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Trivia - August 7
Posted by paul fritz on 8/05/22
Question: In 1854, Pope Pius IX donated a marble block for the construction of what U.S. building?A) Union StationB) The PentagonC) The White HouseD) National CathedralE) The Washington MonumentF) The U.S. Supreme Court
Answer: E) The Washington Monument
Was this block ever installed?https://boundarystones.weta.org/2013/07/16/mystery-popes-stone
Trivia - July 31
Posted by paul fritz on 7/28/22
Question: Which of the following was built as a bell tower for a cathedral?A) Eiffel TowerB) Big BenC) Leaning Tower of PisaD) Taj MahalE) Tower of LondonF) Westminster Abbey
Answer: C) Leaning Tower of Pisa was built as a bell ... Read More »
Trivia - July 24
Posted by paul fritz on 7/25/22
Question: Who was the first Apostle of Jesus to be struck down? He was the brother of another Apostle and was the first of the Twelve to be martyred. He is the patron saint of pilgrims.
Answer: James the Greater. Son of Zebedee and brother of John. ... Read More »
Trivia - July 17
Posted by paul fritz on 7/16/22
Question: What are the underground chambers in Rome called where many early Christians are buried?A) Cloisters
B) Caves
C) Labyrinths
D) Catacombs
E) Dungeons
F) TombsAnswer: D) Catacombs
Trivia - July 10
Posted by paul fritz on 7/09/22
Question: What is the “Universal Prayer”? Where during the Mass is it usually found?
Answer: The Universal Prayer is also called Prayer of the Faithful, or General Intercessions. It is found at the end of the Liturgy of the Word.
Trivia - July 3
Posted by paul fritz on 7/01/22
Question: What is an “Amise”? What is its purpose?
Answer: The amice is a white vestment that covers the shoulders, neck and sometimes the head of the wearer. It's purpose is to protect the alb and chasuble from contact with the skin.
Trivia - June 26
Posted by paul fritz on 6/24/22
Question: What is the "Preface" within the Mass?
Answer: The Preface is the first part of the Eucharistic Prayers.
Trivia - June 19
Posted by paul fritz on 6/18/22
Question: What is “viaticum”?
Answer: In Latin, it means provisions for a journey. In the Catholic Church, Viaticum is a term for the Eucharist given to a person in danger of death as part of last rites.
Trivia - June 12
Posted by paul fritz on 6/10/22
Question: There are two Sundays on which water is NOT and seems never to be blessed. “The reason is because on the eve of these two feasts, water for the baptismal fonts is blessed & consecrated and before its mixture with the holy chrism, the faithful are allowed to ... Read More »
Trivia - June 5
Posted by paul fritz on 6/03/22
Question: How many of the Books of the New Testament were written and are credited to St. Paul?
Answer: Thirteen or fourteen of the 27 books of the New Testament are traditionally credited to St. Paul. However, only seven of them are accepted as authenticly authored ... Read More »