The angel to whom Mary said "Yes!" when he announced to her that she would bear the son of God.
Who is GABRIEL?
100
This man was the husband of Mary, and was like a father to Jesus.
Who is SAINT JOSEPH?
100
This is what Matthew was before Jesus called him to be a follower.
What is a tax collector.
100
The term that describes saints who are officially recognized by the Church.
What is CANONIZED?
100
This third-century bishop of Myra is best known as the patron saint of children; however, he is also known as the patron saint of brides because he secretly slipped bags of gold into a poor family's house during the night so the girls would have enough money to get married. We celebrate him in December.
Who is SAINT NICHOLAS?
200
The elderly cousin whom Mary visited during her pregnancy.
Who is ELIZABETH?
200
These brothers were two of Jesus' closest Disciples and were called while they were fishing with their father. Hint: Both their names start with a J.
Who are SAINTS JAMES and JOHN?
200
This is which Gospel Matthew's is in the New Testament.
What is the first Gospel?
200
This is what a person is called before they are canonized as a saint.
What is BLESSED?
200
This saint is the patron saint of animals.
Who is SAINT FRANCIS?
300
The town where she and Joseph lived with Jesus.
What is Nazareth?
300
This woman was one of Jesus' closest disciples, and the first person to encounter him after the Resurrection.
Who is MARY MAGDALENE?
300
This is the month that we remembered the feast day of Saint Matthew.
What is September?
300
This is how many miracles are needed before a person can be truly declared a Saint - because it gives the evidence that the person must be up in heaven with God.
What is 2 miracles?
300
This is the patron saint of Canada.
Who is St. Joseph?
400
The doctrine that teaches that Mary was conceived without Original Sin - she told St. Bernadette she was the IMMACULATE....
What is the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION?
400
This man was hung on a cross beside Jesus at the time of the Crucifixion, and asked Jesus for forgiveness. His sins were forgiven and he became a Saint.
Who was the GOOD THIEF?
400
True or False... St. Matthew lived a long life and died a natural, peaceful death.
What is FALSE (he gave up his life for his Faith - as a martyr)?
400
This is where the Pope lives and works, and where the committee works that investigates all possible Saints.
What is the Vatican.
400
This Saint could be prayed to when you misplace or lose something. He is especially celebrated in Italy and Portugal.
Who is Saint Anthony?
500
The event in which Mary was assumed, body and soul, into heaven. We celebrate it in August each year.
What is the ASSUMPTION?
500
This man was one of Jesus' closest Disciples and followers and became the first Pope of the Catholic Church.
Who is SAINT PETER?
500
Saint Matthew's example teaches us that we can ________ for our sins and ask for forgiveness - and it's never too late to be saved. (fill in the blank)
What is REPENT or BE SORRY?
500
This is what someone is called once the Church begins investigating the cause for their sainthood, but before they are beatified (declared "blessed").
What is A SERVANT OF GOD or VENERABLE?
500
This Saint is the patron saint of people of mixed races and was always kind, generous and was blessed with special abilities like being able to levitate. He is the patron Saint of our church next door.