Matthew, The Man
His Gospel
Patronage
Our Church/School
BONUS
(Can only be picked if extra time)
100

St. Matthew belongs to two important groups.  He is one of the twelve ____s and one of the four _____s.

One of the twelve Apostles of Jesus.

One of the four Evangelists / Gospel Writers.

100

Is Matthew's Gospel listed first, second, third, or fourth in the Bible?

First.

100

What profession/job is St. Matthew the patron of?

Bankers, Accountants, Bookkeepers, tax collectors

100

What are our three "R"s?

Responsibility, Respect, and Reverence

100

What was Fr. Nathan's job before going to seminary?

Accountant

200

What was St. Matthew's job before he became a disciple of Jesus?

Tax Collector

200

True or False: St. Matthew's Gospel is the longest Gospel.

False.

(100 bonus points if you can name the longest)

200

What day is St. Matthew's Feast Day?

September 21st (This Saturday!)

200

What is our school's theme for this school year?

"Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa

200

What sport does Fr. Nathan like to play the most?

Bowling

300

What two words did Jesus say to St. Matthew to invite him to become a disciple?  (Matthew 9:9)

"Follow me."  

300

Which of the following parables can only be found in Matthew's Gospel?

a) The field with wheat and weeds.   b) The pearl of great price.   c) The unforgiving servant. 

All of them!

The field with wheat and weeds (13:24-30), The pearl of great price (13:46), The unforgiving servant (18:23-35)

300

How did St. Matthew die?  

(Hint same way as ten other apostles)

He was martyred.

300

What are the names of all three of the priests at St. Matthew Church?

Fr. John

Fr. O'Brien

Fr. Nathan

300

How many siblings does Fr. Nathan have?

Two - a brother and a sister

400

What other name is St. Matthew known by in the Gospels?

a) Thaddeus   b) Bartholomew   c) Levi   d) Didymus

c) Levi.

400

What do we call Jesus's most famous teaching address to his disciples?  (which is recorded in Matthew's Gospel)

The Sermon on the Mount.

(I will also accept Beatitudes, although they were only a part of the larger Sermon on the Mount.)

400

Which day of the week do we pray a prayer in honor of St. Matthew for our school's morning prayer?

Friday.

400

FREE SPACE

Where is Hot Lunch from today?

???

400

What is Fr. Nathan's nephew's first name?

Matthew 

500

What city/town is St. Matthew from (where Jesus met him)?

a) Capernaum   b) Bethsaida   c) Nazareth   d) Cana

a) Capernaum

500

In the miracle of Jesus walking on the water, Matthew's Gospel is the only one to include which part:

a) It was night.   b) St. Peter walked out on the water towards Jesus.   c) The apostles were scared of Jesus at first.

b) St. Peter walked out on the water towards Jesus.

500

Which of the four symbols from the Book of Revelation is used to represent St. Matthew among the four Gospel writers?

a) An Eagle   b) A Lion   c) An Angel/Man   d) An Ox

c) An Angel/Man

500

What Sacraments do the three "medallion" murals down the center aisle of our Church represent?

Baptism, Confirmation, and the Most Holy Eucharist

500

What subject does Fr. Nathan's mom teach?

Science.

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