Personal Info
Francis was born in what year?
what is 1181 or 1182
What town was Francis born in
Assisi
Francis' first encounter in battle begins with the battle of
Perugia
What does Christ tell Francis to do?
Rebuild my Church
Francis gives us the first Christmas crib at
Greccio
What business was Francis father involved with?
cloth merchant
What name was Francis originally baptized as
Giovanni or John
What happens to Francis in his first attempt to become a knight?
He is taken prisoner
What does Francis' father do to him when his change happens
brings him before the court of the Bishop
As a sign of God's favor Francis would receive the
Stigmata
What was Francis' mother's name
Lady Pica
Growing up what did Francis want to become
A knight
Francis has a dream and a vision at his second attempt to become a knight at
Spoleto
What does Francis do in this encounter with his father
Strips himself and gives his clothing and all possessions to his father saying I now have one father in heaven
Francis would tame the wolf at
Gubio
What was Francis' father's name
Pietro or Peter
How did Francis get his name
His father's love for France
When Francis returns from Perugia what does his father think and do?
Thinks he is a coward and deserter and locks him in the cellar
what does Francis do after leaving his father
rebuilds chapels and takes care of lepers
Francis' great song of praise for creation is called
The Canticle of the Creatures
What was the last name of Francis' family
Bernardone
What parish school does Francis attend
San Giorgio
In what chapel does Francis have an encounter with Christ
San Damiano
What valley gave Francis his love of nature
Umbrian Valley
Francis would pass into eternity on October 3rd but we celebrate his feast on
October 4th