What Do You Mean You Are a 'Maronite' Catholic?

What was the author's initial religious upbringing?

• Protestant

• Latin Rite Catholic

• Orthodox Christian

• Eastern Rite Catholic

Answer explanation

The author's initial religious upbringing was Latin Rite Catholic, as indicated in the question.

Where did the author first hear about the Eastern Rite?

• From his father

• In a religion class

• From a friend

• At a Maronite Church

Answer explanation

The author first heard about the Eastern Rite from his father, making it the correct choice.

What city was the author in when he first attended a Maronite Church?

• Austin, Texas

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Memphis, Tennessee

• Nashville, Tennessee

Answer explanation

The author was in Austin, Texas when he first attended a Maronite Church, making Austin, Texas the correct choice.

What language is used during the consecration in the Maronite Liturgy?

• Latin

• Greek

• Hebrew

• Aramaic

Answer explanation

During the consecration in the Maronite Liturgy, Aramaic is the language used, making it the correct choice.

Who founded the Church of Antioch?

• St. Paul

• St. Maron

• St. Peter

• St. James

Answer explanation

St. Peter founded the Church of Antioch.

How many weeks of Advent do Maronites observe?

• Four

• Seven

• Five

• Six

Answer explanation

Maronites observe six weeks of Advent, not four, seven, or five. The correct choice is six.

What is the method of giving communion in the Maronite Church?

• By chalice

• By spoon

• By intinction

• In the hand

Answer explanation

In the Maronite Church, communion is given by intinction, which involves dipping the consecrated bread into the wine before consumption.

Which saint is the Maronite Church named after?

• St. Sharbel

• St. Maron

• St. James

• St. Peter

Answer explanation

The Maronite Church is named after St. Maron, making him the saint associated with the church.

What is a unique feature of the Maronite liturgical cycle?

• Holy days moved to Sundays

• Four weeks of Advent

• No holy days of obligation

• Six weeks of Advent

Answer explanation

The unique feature of the Maronite liturgical cycle is having six weeks of Advent, unlike the traditional four weeks observed by other Christian denominations.

What role does the author serve at Our Lady’s Maronite Catholic Church?

• Choir member

• Priest

• Deacon

• Greeter

Answer explanation

The author serves as a Greeter at Our Lady’s Maronite Catholic Church.