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Trivia - Internet and Sacrament
Posted by paul fritz on 5/24/14
Question: Peruvian Bishops have cautioned the faithful that what sacrament cannot be "heard" over the internet, citing Canon Law 964.Answer: Peruvian bishops warn that Confession cannot be heard over the internet. Canon Law 964 requires the physical presence of both the penitent and confessor.For more details, follow this link: www.fides.org/en/news/4345-AMERICA_PERU_Confessions_via_the_Internet
HS Graduation Mass - May 18
Posted by paul fritz on 5/12/14
Congratulations to our graduating high school seniors! They will be introduced at the graduation mass on May 18.
From FairfieldKeegan Drish, son of Roger and Corrie DrishFrom PekinEric Adam, son of Andy and Patty AdamTiana Slaney, daughter of William and Sue SlaneyFrom WaylandTympest Crawford, daughter of Tommy and Katie Crawford
Trivia - Holy Days of Obligation
Posted by paul fritz on 5/09/14
Question: How many Holy Days of Obligation are there on the United States Roman Catholic Church calendar for 2014?Answer: There are five Holy Days of Obligation in 2014. All Saints Day obligation is lifted because it falls on a Saturday. Holy Day Date Notes Mary, Mother of God Wednesday, ... Read More »
Trivia - Ancient Languages
Posted by paul fritz on 5/02/14
Question: Though the New Testament was written in Greek, what was the basic language used throughout the Roman Empire? Bonus Question: What language was spoken in the area that Jesus grew up in?Answer: Latin was the language of the Roman Empire Bonus Answer: Jesus grew up speaking Aramaic; ... Read More »
video:Pope Francis Canonizes John XXIII, John Paul II
Posted by paul fritz on 5/01/14
Please click on the link below to view the video in a new window.http://www.youtube.com/embed/P4GlC0C2Wpc
Trivia - Virgin Islands
Posted by paul fritz on 4/26/14
Question: Of the U.S. Virgin Islands two of the islands are named after two of the Apostles----Can you name them?Answer: Saint Thomas and Saint John
Spirit of Pope John XXIII lives on in Pope Francis
Posted by paul fritz on 4/24/14
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette published an article with some comparison between Pope John XXIII and Pope Francis.Click the following link to open the article.http://www.post-gazette.com/news/world/2014/04/23/Spirit-of-Pope-John-XXIII-lives-on-in-Pope-Francis/stories/201404230067#ixzz2ziKMwHGN
Trivia - Spy Wednesday
Posted by paul fritz on 4/19/14
Question: When is "Spy Wednesday" on the Catholic Liturgical calendar? In the Czech Republic, this day is traditionally known as "Ugly Wednesday" or "Black Wednesday.Answer: "Spy Wednesday" is Wednesday of Holy Week. This is the day Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.
Church Life Corner - Two Popes to be Canonized
Posted by paul fritz on 4/19/14
Pope Francis will be celebrating the canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27th. Pope Francis said that a joint canonization will be a "message for the church: These two were wonderful, both of them". If you are a busy person, ... Read More »
Trivia - Prisoner and Denials
Posted by paul fritz on 4/11/14
Question: At the time of Jesus' trial, who was in prison for being a notorious poltical agitator? Answer: Barrabas was chosen by the crowd, over Jesus, to be released by Pontius Pilate in a customary pardon before the feast of Passover.Bonus Question: How many times did Paul deny Jesus? Bonus Answer: ... Read More »