Geography
Of all the New Testament books, the Gospels of Matthew and Luke speak about Christ's conception and birth the most. Mary gave birth to Christ in Bethlehem, but she was only visiting there. In which city did she herself live?
Nazareth
On which date is the feast of Our Lady of the Annunciation celebrated? (It's also Matt's bday!)
March 25
The prayer "Hail Mary" is one of the most loved Marian prayers. The portion of the response which says "Holy Mary, Mother of God" was based on the words of which person in the Bible?
St. Elizabeth
According to traditional depictions of Mary, Christ's mother, what colors does she commonly wear?
Blue and White
Into what religion was the Blessed Virgin Mary born?
Jewish religion
In which Italian City is the Shrine of "Our Lady of Consolation"?
Turin, Italy
January 1!
Mary was greeted by St. Gabriel the Archangel to announce the birth of the Son of God. What was her reply to this greeting?
"Be it done unto me according to your word."
During this marian apparition of October 13, 1917 in Fatima, Portugal, approximately 70,000 thousand spectators saw what miracle occur?
The sun spun in the sky and appeared to be falling to the earth
Mary is said to be descended from which king of the Old Testament through her father?
David
Which Eastern European country venerates Mary with the title, "Our Lady of Czestochowa"?
Poland
This Holy Day of Obligation honors Mary's Assumption
August 15!
To whom did Jesus Christ say, while dying on the cross, "Behold thy mother" in reference to the Blessed Virgin Mary? He is identified as "the disciple Jesus loved."
St. John the Apostle
In which place did the Virgin Mary, known as "Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal" appear to the young Parisian novice, Catherine Laboure?
In a chapel
When Mary appeared to St. Philomena in her cell in the dungeon, she compared herself to what celestial body?
The Moon!
In 1932, five children saw the Virgin Mary walking in the air above a bridge with her feet hidden in a cloud. Where in the world did this occur?
Beauraing, Belgium
Celebrated this month, we honor the Feast of the Visitation on this day!
May 31
To whom did the Virgin Mary state, "I am the Immaculate Conception"?
St. Bernadette of Lourdes
The Marian Fathers have a shrine to Mary, "Our Lady of Knock". In which country is this shrine located?
Ireland
This event is seen in the tradition of the Catholic Church wherein the Lord did not permit that the body of Mary would experience decay. She was taken body and soul into heaven. What is this event which is a Marian dogma?
The Assumption of Mary
The Byzantine icon known as "Our Lady of Vladimir" was painted by an artist in a city named for which early Roman Emperor and convert to Christianity?
Constantine
These dates celebrate Mary's Conception (Holy Day of Obligation) and Mary's birth!
December 8th and September 8th (9 months apart)!
Mary, the mother of Christ, is in Acts 1:13-14. What were she and Christ's other followers doing?
Praying!
In 1968, this apparition of the Virgin Mary was viewed by more than a million people. It was broadcast live on television and is recorded on film. Where in the world did this occur?
Zeitun, Egypt
Roman Catholics believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into Heaven after her death. This dogma of the Assumption was declared by the Pope Pius XII in what year?
1950