Father Patrick Peyton
Fr. Patrick Peyton was born in what country
Ireland
These events, which occurred in Portugal from May 13 to October 13, 1917, took place during a time of religious persecution and war in the country.
The appearance of Our Lady of Fatima.
What is the Basilica surrounded by?
Retreat houses and hospitals.
The children saw Mary appear in this town in Portugal.
Fatima
Portugal is joined with Spain to form the BLANK
Iberian Peninsula
This famous phrase promoting family prayer was popularized by Father Peyton: “The family that ______ together stays together.”
prays
Our Lady of Fátima appeared to the children for a total of this many times through the month of October.
6 times
After investigating the children's visions, this religious authority approved them as worthy of belief.
The bishop
Mary told Lucia to do this, which was unusual for girls at the time.
Learn how to read
The capital city of Portugal
Lisbon
Father Peyton founded this global movement encouraging families to pray the Rosary together.
What is the Family Rosary Crusade?
This miraculous event occurred on October 13, 1917, after the final appearance of Mary to the children in Fátima.
The miracle of the sun
Since the Vatican recognized the Virgin Mary's appearance, what did Fatima become?
A major Marian shrine
The Miracle of the Sun was witnessed by a crowd of around this many people.
(about) 7,000 people
Portuguese is the official language of how many sovereign nations
Nine
Before becoming a priest, Father Peyton immigrated to this country in 1928.
United States
During her appearances, the Virgin Mother repeatedly urged the children to pray this for world peace.
The rosary
On the 50th anniversary of the first vision, this many pilgrims attended mass with Pope Paul VI.
1 million people!
Mary appeared to three children while they were doing this activity.
Shepherding sheep
This ocean borders Portugal’s western coast
Atlantic Ocean
In 2017, this Pope declared Father Peyton “Venerable” in the process toward sainthood.
Pope Francis
The Virgin Mother’s appearances to the children in Fátima took place in this country.
Portugal
This year marked the consecration of the Basilica of Our Lady of Fátima.
1953
Mary appeared to the children in Fátima during this year.
1917
Portugal is famous for explorers like Vasco da Gama, who helped open sea routes to this continent.
Asia