Saints
This patron saint of animals and merchants went from a lavish life of wealth to the humble life of poverty. He found the Franciscan Order. His feast day is October 4.
Who is St. Francis of Assisi?
This season in the church begins on December 25 with the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ and ends on the Baptism of the Lord.
What is the Christmas season?
The names of the 4 Gospels that begin the New Testament.
Who are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
This second half of the Bible begins with the 4 gospels and is composed of 27 books. It centers on the new and everlasting Covenant that God made with humanity through Jesus Christ.
This is the patron saint of choirboys, astronomers, and those falsely accused. He founded the Dominican Order.
Who is Saint Dominic?
This patron saint of children, sailors, and many other people lived in Turkey and was a very giving man. He once left 3 bags of gold to pay for the dowries of 3 young daughters. He's often associated with Christmas. His feast day is December 6.
Who is St. Nicholas?
This season of the church begins on the Sunday after the Feast of Christ the King and lasts for 4 weeks before Christmas. It is a season in which we prepare for the arrival of Christ and make room for Him in our hearts.
What is Advent?
This very educated gospel writer wrote his gospel account as well as the Acts of the Apostles. He wrote vivid stories and there are 4 unique parables only found in his gospel (Good Samaritan, Rich Fool, Prodigal Son, & Rich Man and Lazarus).
What is Luke's Gospel?
The name for one who learns from and follows a teacher. These 12 learned from and followed Jesus Christ.
What is a disciple?
These are our special angels that God assigns to us to guard, guide, and protect us. There is a prayer that we can specifically use to ask for their guidance.
What are Guardian Angels?
This patron saint of youth and world youth days was the Pope from 1978 until his death in 2005. He was canonized (officially declared a saint) in 2014. His feast day is October 22.
Who is Saint Pope John Paul II?
This liturgical season in the church lasts for 40 days in which we focus on fasting, prayer, and almsgiving as we prepare for Easter.
What is Lent?
The 3 Gospels that are the most similar. They are often referred to as the Synoptic Gospels.
What are Matthew, Mark, and Luke?
Jesus preferred this style of storytelling to teach people important lessons. (Hint: Good Samaritan, Lost Sheep, and Rich Fool are a few examples)
What are parables?
The name of our current Pastor. (Hint: His first name is Father)
Father Radloff
This patron saint of musicians was a virgin martyr who was killed because of her commitment to her faith. She converted many people to the faith. Her feast day is November 22.
Who is St. Cecilia?
This feast day celebrates those who have died and have reached Heaven. It is a Holy Day of Obligation, and is celebrated every year on November 1.
What is All Saints Day?
This word means "good news". Jesus, the son of God, suffered death and was raised from the dead to save us from sin and death.
What is Gospel?
The 8 statements that describe people who are truly blessed. (Hint: 'Blessed are the peacemakers' is one of them)
What are the Beatitudes?
The 3 persons that make up the Holy Trinity.
What are the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit?
This patron saint of writers and musicians was born in Bingen, Germany. She was a mystic who had intense visions of God which allowed her to clearly see the goodness in the people and the world around her. She was declared a Doctor of the Church in 2012, and her feast day is September 17.
Who is St. Hildegard of Bingen?
This feast day commemorates those who have died and have not yet reached Heaven. It is celebrated on November 2 every year, when we specifically pray for the sanctification of their souls so that they may enter Heaven.
What is All Souls Day?
This Gospel account is written by the "beloved disciple" and is the most different from the other three gospels. It includes 7 "I AM" statements that are only found in this gospel, and provides an invitation for everyone to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this we may have life in his name.
What is the Gospel of John?
The Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ. (Hint: 2 words)
What is Paschal Mystery?
Who is Fr. Aloysius Schmitt?