Matthew, The Man
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.
Is Matthew's Gospel listed first, second, third, or fourth in the Bible?
First.
What profession/job is St. Matthew the patron of?
Bankers, Accountants, Bookkeepers, tax collectors
What are our three "R"s?
Responsibility, Respect, and Reverence
What was Fr. Nathan's job before going to seminary?
Accountant
What was St. Matthew's job before he became a disciple of Jesus?
Tax Collector
True or False: St. Matthew's Gospel is the longest Gospel.
False.
(100 bonus points if you can name the longest)
What day is St. Matthew's Feast Day?
September 21st (This Saturday!)
What is our school's theme for this school year?
"Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa
What sport does Fr. Nathan like to play the most?
Bowling
What two words did Jesus say to St. Matthew to invite him to become a disciple? (Matthew 9:9)
"Follow me."
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)
How did St. Matthew die?
(Hint same way as ten other apostles)
He was martyred.
What are the names of all three of the priests at St. Matthew Church?
Fr. John
Fr. O'Brien
Fr. Nathan
How many siblings does Fr. Nathan have?
Two - a brother and a sister
What other name is St. Matthew known by in the Gospels?
a) Thaddeus b) Bartholomew c) Levi d) Didymus
c) Levi.
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.)
Which day of the week do we pray a prayer in honor of St. Matthew for our school's morning prayer?
Friday.
FREE SPACE
Where is Hot Lunch from today?
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What is Fr. Nathan's nephew's first name?
Matthew
What city/town is St. Matthew from (where Jesus met him)?
a) Capernaum b) Bethsaida c) Nazareth d) Cana
a) Capernaum
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.
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
What Sacraments do the three "medallion" murals down the center aisle of our Church represent?
Baptism, Confirmation, and the Most Holy Eucharist
What subject does Fr. Nathan's mom teach?
Science.