Saint Joseph
Declared by Pope Pius IX in 1870, this title recognizes Joseph as the patron and protector of the universal faith community.
What is the Patron of the Universal Church?
This Marian dogma, declared in 1854 by Pope Pius IX, states that Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception.
What is the Immaculate Conception?
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Often partnered with CDA, this junior organization encourages girls and young women to grow in service and leadership within the Church.
What is Junior CDA?
This carol begins with the line “The cattle are lowing,” describing a peaceful scene at the manger.
What is Away in the Manger?
Traditionally celebrated on March 19, this solemnity honors Joseph’s role as husband to Mary and legal father of Jesus.
What is the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
This Marian devotion, originally tied to the Lenten season, meditates on seven specific episodes of Mary’s sorrow.
What are the Seven Sorrows of Mary?
What type of car does Deacon Joe have?
What is a Lincoln?
This motto of the Catholic Daughters summarizes their mission of faithful service, patriotism, and unity.
What is Unity and Charity?
Though often sung at Christmas, this famous piece by Handel actually comes from his larger work Messiah.
What is "Hallelujah" Chorus?
This title emphasizes Joseph’s humble labor and is celebrated on May 1 as a feast highlighting the dignity of work.
What is Saint Joseph the Worker?
This Marian feast celebrates Mary's obedience to the Holy Spirit at the Annunciation and is traditionally observed on March 25.
What is the Solemnity of the Annuciation of Mary?
How long has Deacon Joe been a deacon?
What is four years?
These local groups, the basic organizational units of the Catholic Daughters, are identified by numbers and often named after saints.
What are courts?
This carol, written in 1818 in Austria, was first performed with only guitar after the church organ broke.
What is Silent Night?
In Matthew’s Gospel, Joseph is guided four times by this means, directing him to protect the Holy Family.
What are dreams?
This title, proclaimed at the Council of Ephesus in 431, affirmed that Mary is truly the “God-bearer” because she bore the divine Person of Christ.
What is Theotokos? (or Mother of God)
What is the name of his 19th grandchild?
Maximilian Peter
At the national level, one of the Catholic Daughters’ longest-running commitments is to support this global Catholic relief agency, founded in 1943.
What is Catholic Relief Services?
The lyrics of this English carol mention “tidings of comfort and joy.”
What is God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen?
This pope’s 2020 apostolic letter, marking the 150th anniversary of Joseph’s patronage of the Church, reflects on Joseph as a courageous, creative father.
What is Patris Corde? (“With a Father’s Heart”)
This ancient Marian prayer, sometimes dated as early as the 3rd century, begins with the words “Under thy protection we take refuge, Holy Mother of God.”
What is the Sub Tuum Praesidium?
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This annual spiritual focus, chosen by National CDA leadership, guides courts across the country in prayer, study, and service for the year.
What is the National Education Contest theme / National Focus Theme?
Inspired by a French poem, this carol gained popularity in America thanks to John Sullivan Dwight, who emphasized its themes of social justice.
What is "O Holy Night"?