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Trivia - Arc of the Covenant
Posted by paul fritz on 2/28/15
Question: In the Old Testament we read of the Ark of the Covenant. What three items were contained in the Ark of the Covenant?Answer: (Hebrews 9:3-4) Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, which had the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark ... Read More »
Stations and Soup - Cancelled 2/25/2015
Posted by paul fritz on 2/25/15
Tonight's Stations of the Cross and soup has been cancelled because of the impending snowstorm.
Trivia - Original Meaning of Lent
Posted by paul fritz on 2/22/15
Question: What is the original meaning of "Lent"?Answer: Spring (or lengthen, as the daylight hours do in the spring of the year)Read more:http://www.thinkingfaith.org/articles/20110315_1.htm
Trivia - In The Beginning
Posted by paul fritz on 2/14/15
Question: There are two books of the Bible that begin with the same three words "In the beginning". Which two books are they?Answer: Genesis and the Gospel of John
Trivia - Candlemas
Posted by paul fritz on 2/06/15
Question: Falling forty days after Christmas, this day was traditionally known as Candlemas, a day when Catholics would receive candles at church. What other names has this day been known as? Answer: Candlemas celebrates three occasions: the presentation of the child Jesus, Jesus’ first entry into the temple, and ... Read More »
Trivia - Old Testament Prophet and King
Posted by paul fritz on 1/30/15
Question: Who was the Old Testament Prophet and King, who was a shepherd and was born in Bethlehem? He started his Kingship at 30 years of age and foretold that evil men would cast lots for the Messiah's clothing.Answer: David1 Samuel 17:12 (from Bethlehem)1 Samuel 17:15 (shepherd)2 Samuel 5:4 ... Read More »
Trivia - Ezekiel 9 Marking
Posted by paul fritz on 1/24/15
Question: In Ezekiel 9, God marked all the foreheads of the believers in Jerusalem with what to save them from destruction? Hint: it is the last letter of the Old Hebrew alphabet. This symbol was a favorite of St Francis of Assisi.Answer: They are marked with the Old Hebrew ... Read More »
Trivia - The Pope's Diocese
Posted by paul fritz on 1/17/15
Question: Along with being Vicar of Christ on earth, the Pope is also the Bishop of his own Diocese. What Diocese is our current Pope Francis the Bishop of?Answer: Pope Francis is, and all popes are, the Bishop of the Diocese of Rome.
Trivia - Baptism
Posted by paul fritz on 1/10/15
Question: There are three forms of baptism that are acceptable for salvation by the Roman Catholic Church. Infants are "baptized by affusion". What are the other two forms of baptism?Answer: Baptism of Water can be done in part by affusion (pouring water), immersion (submersion in water), or aspersion (sprinkling ... Read More »
Liturgy Training Publications Virtual Workshops
Posted by paul fritz on 1/08/15
Informed by the adult education methods proven successful in live workshops, LTP's Virtual Workshops™ invite liturgical ministers to engage in 90 minutes of training, dialogue, and reflection.See the catalog of workshops