Saint Quotes
Known for his promotion of the traditional family and particularly of young people, this Pope stated: "The Holy Family is the prototype and example for all Christian families."
Who is St. John Paul II?
"Glory to God in the highest and on earth _____ to those on whom his favor rests."
Luke 2:14
What is peace?
Popularized by an American priest, a family that does this stays together?
What is prays together?
She is regarded as one of Jesus' closest followers and was the first witness to his Resurrection.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
feeding trough insecurity
What is manger danger?
Renowned for his monastic rule, this saint exclaimed: "Let the family be a place of prayer, as the Holy Family was a home of prayer."
Who is St. Benedict?
"Unwilling to expose Mary to shame, Joseph decided to ______ her quietly."
Matthew 1:19
What is divorce?
The saying, "Tony, Tony, come around, something's lost and can't be found!" is actually asking for the intercession of this saint.
Who is St. Anthony?
This Congregation sent the first Catholic missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands.
What is the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary?
kinfolk disaster
What is family calamity?
This Spanish mystic nun describes the Holy Family as "the perfect example of love, humility, and obedience to God's will."
Who is St. Teresa of Avila?
"Behold, I am the _______ of the Lord."
Luke 1:38
What is handmaid?
The idiom "Pray as if everything depended on God and work as if everything depended on you" is attributed to this Jesuit founder.
Before becoming Pope Benedict XVI, he was known as this.
Who is (Cardinal) Joseph Ratzinger?
wise men refute
What is magi deny?
This saint once confessed: "The family is a reflection of the Holy Trinity, and the Holy Family exemplifies this divine communion."
Who is St. Augustine?
"They opened their _______ and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh."
Matthew 2:11
What are treasures?
When teens dance a little too close together, a chaperone might tell them to leave room for this.
What is the Holy Spirit?
The official name of the Jesuits is this, abbreviated SJ.
What is the Society of Jesus?
agonizing celestial being
What is painful angel?
A patron saint of education, this saint said, "The family is a school of love, and the Holy Family is the perfect model of this love."
Who is St. Francis de Sales?
"When eight days were completed for his ________, he was named Jesus."
Luke 2:21
What is circumcision?
It's the Catholic way of saying "Sorry!" If you’re very sorry, add in "maxima".
What is "mea culpa"?
A member of the Sanhedrin, he was a secret disciple of Jesus who asked for the Lord's body after the Crucifixion.
Who is Joseph of Arimathea?
alternating squares on a sheep steward
What is checkered shepherd?