Bible
This prophet was swallowed by a large fish after trying to flee God’s command.
Jonah
The order Blessed Theresa founded was especially dedicated to this cause for children and young women.
Education
When was Queen Victoria born?
1819
Mother’s day is celebrated on the ____ Sunday every May?
Second
This global day in May celebrates workers and labor rights in many countries.
International Workers’ Day (May Day)
This mountain is traditionally where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
Mount Sinai
At what age was she a certified teacher in the school for girls in Stadtamhof near Regensburg?
At the age of 15
Because of her many children and grandchildren marrying into European royalty, she earned this nickname.
Grandmother of Europe
This American activist is credited with founding the modern Mother’s Day holiday in the early 1900s.
Anna Jarvis
This phrase is often used to describe the idea that “April showers bring these.
May Flowers
Originally a persecutor of Christians, this apostle later wrote many letters in the New Testament.
Paul the Apostle
In the 19th century, her religious order expanded this continent to serve immigrant communities and schools.
North America
How old was the Queen when she took over the throne from William IV?
18
This flower is traditionally associated with Mother’s Day because Anna Jarvis chose it as a symbol of purity and love.
Carnation
This Canadian holiday in May honors Queen Victoria and is often seen as the start of summer.
Victoria Day
This judge of Israel is famous for defeating the Midianites with only 300 men.
Gideon
This pope officially beatified Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger in 1985.
Pope John Paul II
What city in Saskatchewan is named after Queen Victoria?
Regina
This country celebrates Mother’s Day in March, tying it to the Christian festival of Lent.
The United Kingdom
This green gemstone is the traditional birthstone for May and is often associated with rebirth and love.
Emerald
This city, located in Mesopotamia, is famous for its ziggurats and association with early biblical civilization.
Babylon
When was Blessed Theresa Gerhardinger born and in which place?
June 20, 1797
Regensburg, Germany
She ruled for this many years, making her the longest-reigning British monarch at the time.
63
In Spain, the origin of Mother’s Day was directly linked to this famous mother.
Mary
In the U.S., this week in May is dedicated to honoring educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week