Basic Important Stuff
This is the name of a religious journey with the purpose of encountering God through the rich history of the faith.
A Pilgrimage
The patron saint of Paris who preached around town after his head was chopped off.
St. Denis
Rome is also called "La Citta Eterna" which means what in English?
The Eternal City
The name of the famous female saint who was a companion of St. Francis.
St. Clare
What time do we need to be at DFW Airport to depart?
7:30am! (3.5 hours before our 11am departure)
What is the currency used in Italy and France?
Euros!
This was originally built to house Jesus's crown of thorns. It's now a museum and concert venue.
Saint Chappelle
This artist painted nearly every single painting in the Sistine Chapel.
Michelangelo
Franciscan priests also go by this name, which derives from the Latin word meaning "brother"
Friar
Which meal will explorica not provide for us?
Lunch
How do you say "thank you" in Italian?
Grazie
The main river that runs through Paris (that we get to cruise on!)
The Seine
The patron saints of Rome
Sts. Peter and Paul
Which day of the pilgrimage are we going to Assisi?
Second to last day, Day 6, or March 19th.
What day of the week is our papal audience (and all papal audiences, for that matter)?
Wednesday
What is the emergency number to call in Italy and France?
112
The church we will visit that has perpetual adoration on top of a hill in Paris.
Sacre Coeur
The name of the famous statue of Mary holding the body of Jesus.
The Pieta
St. Francis asked all his followers to take this vow, ensuring they would not become attached to worldly possessions.
Vow of Poverty
The name of our Explorica guide.
Silvana Gaeta (either first name or last name to get the answer right!)
When ladies enter a Church, they must wear dresses or clothing that covers what two specific body parts (in addition to the normal areas of coverage)?
Shoulders and knees.
This saint founded a charitable organization to help the poor on the Rue de Bac in paris.
St. Vincent de Paul
Rome's version of Central Park (which we will get to visit and eat lunch in!)
Villa Borghese
St. Francis is famous for this prayer, an ode to creation, it is also the source of the title of Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Sii.
Canticle of the Sun
The name of our Hotel in Rome!
Hotel Raganelli