Who is Saint Francis?
Francis was born in this Italian town.
Assisi
Francis is especially known for his love of _____.
Animals
What did Saint Francis hear from Jesus to do?
Rebuild his Church
What blessing is given around Saint Francis Feast Day?
Blessing of the Animals
On what day do we celebrate St.Francis Feast Day?
October 4
Francis gave up his comfortable life to follow this person more closely.
Jesus Christ
According to tradition, Francis was especially fond of what animal?
Birds
Francis became known for living a life simplicity and _____.
Saint Francis’ message of peace has inspired people to work toward resolving this between people and communites.
Conflict
How does the famous prayer of Saint Francis start?
“Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace”
What was Francis’ first name?
Giovanni
Francis if often associated with caring for all of God’s ____.
Creation
Francis founded an order commonly knows as the ____.
Franciscan Friars.
Saint Francis lived during which century?
13th Century
What sacrament did Francis have a strong devotion to?
The Eucharist
Francis came from a wealthy family that worked in this business.
Cloth/Textile Trade
God’s creation included the sun and moon which is why he referred to them as ______.
Brother and Sister
Francis emphasized caring for the people who were poor and ____.
Marginalized/Suffering
In what year was Saint Francis declared a saint?
1228
The Nativity Scene
Francis originally dreamed of becoming this.
Important Message that we can learn from Francis’ love for creation.
Respect/Care/Appreciate God’s creation.
What does “living simply” mean in Franciscan spirituality?
Focusing less on possessions and more on God, people, service, and gratitude
How long after his death was Francis canonized?
Less that two years
What was the name of the woman who became Saint Francis’ closest female follower and founded the Poor Clares?
Saint Clare of Assisi