Life of St. Joseph
What did St. Joseph do for work?
He was a carpenter.
Jesus
What title for St. Joseph are we celebrating today?
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Craftsman and laborers can call on St. Joseph under the title ____________.
Patron of workers
True or False: St. Joseph traveled to a foreign country on foot.
True: He walked to Egypt.
In which town did St. Joseph live?
He lived in Nazareth.
St. Joseph is the husband of __________.
Mary
What title for St. Joseph do we celebrate on his feast day in May?
St. Joseph the Worker
People who are on their deathbed can call on St. Joseph under his title ___________.
Patron of the dying
What happened to St. Joseph's staff when it was left in the temple?
Lilies blossomed on it.
What town did St. Joseph travel to in order to be enrolled?
Bethlehem
True or False: The Bible tells us that Joseph had brothers and sisters.
False: The Bible doesn't say one way or another.
Which title for St. Joseph accurately describes his relationship with Jesus?
Foster father of Jesus
Dads can call on St. Joseph under his title _________.
Patron of fathers
Who was with St. Joseph when he died?
Mary and Jesus. This is why he's known as the patron of a happy death.
What country did St. Joseph flee to with Mary and Jesus because of King Herod?
Egypt
St. Joseph was descended from what famous Israelite king?
King David
Which title for St. Joseph describes the power he has over the devil and his angels?
Terror of Demons
People who are about to make a trip can call on St. Joseph under his title __________.
Patron of travelers
How many times does St. Joseph talk in the Bible?
Zero: he doesn't have any words recorded in Scripture.
True or False: St. Joseph died before Jesus began his public ministry.
True: We assume he had already passed since he is never mentioned in the accounts of Jesus' public ministry.
Who was the direct father of Joseph and the paternal grandfather of Jesus?
Jacob
Which title of St. Joseph refers to his genealogy/family tree?
Illustrious Son of David
All Catholics in the Church can call on St. Joseph under his title __________.
Patron of the universal church
Some people buy a "sleeping St. Joseph" statue and put written prayers intentions under it. Why do they do this/where does this tradition come from?
They want St. Joseph to pray for them while he sleeps since he often heard God speaking to him through dreams while he slept.