Our Lady
This is the name of the angel who announced the birth of Jesus to Mary.
Gabriel
At Lourdes, Mary identified herself with this title, a theological concept referring to her being conceived without original sin.
Immaculate Conception
This is the number of days (excluding Sundays) in Lent
Forty
Who was the Roman governor who condemned Jesus to death?
Pontius Pilate
Patron saint of Ireland, celebrated annually on March 17th.
Saint Patrick
This famous Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo depicts Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus.
Pietà
In which country did the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe occur
Mexico
This event, commemorated on the Friday before Easter, marks Jesus' crucifixion and death.
Good Friday
Jesus encounters his sorrowful mother, Mary, at this station.
Fourth station
The patron saint of animals and the environment, he is celebrated for his love of all creation and his stigmata.
Saint Francis of Assisi
In John's Gospel, Jesus performs his first miracle at this event, where Mary is also present, urging him to act.
The Wedding at Cana
This Marian apparition is a popular pilgrimage site in France.
Lourdes
Attending a special church service reflecting on the Passion of Christ is called this.
Stations of the Cross
Who wiped Jesus' face with her veil, leaving His image imprinted on it, according to Christian tradition?
Veronica
The patron saint of lost causes.
Saint Jude Thaddeus
In which Gospel is Mary described visiting her relative Elizabeth after the Annunciation?
Luke
This small village in Portugal became famous in 1917 when three shepherd children reported visions of Mary, urging prayer and penance.
Fatima
This day marks the beginning of Lent.
Ash Wednesday
From which region was Simon, the man compelled to help Jesus carry His cross?
Cyrene
Known as the "Little Flower," this saint is famous for her "little way" to holiness.
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
According to Catholic doctrine, this dogma proclaims that Mary was taken up into heaven body and soul at the end of her earthly life.
Assumption of Mary
This indigenous Mexican man is credited with witnessing the apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1531, which led to the creation of the iconic image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on his cloak.
Saint Juan Diego
Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights in the wilderness, echoing the Israelites' 40 years of wandering in the desert. What book of the Old Testament tells this story?
Exodus
Who requested Jesus' body from Pilate and took it down from the cross?
Joseph of Arimathea
This saint and Doctor of the Church, known for her work "The Dialogue," was a mystic and advocate for peace and the return of the papacy from Avignon to Rome.
Saint Catherine of Siena