St. Matthew
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 St. Matthew's Gospel listed first, second, third, or fourth in the Bible?
First.
The Our Father.
What profession/job is St. Matthew the patron of?
(Hint: what was his job before he became an apostle?)
Bankers, Accountants, Bookkeepers, tax collectors
What are our three "R"s?
Responsibility, Respect, and Reverence
True or False: St. Mathew was the first person Jesus invited to be an apostle.
False.
(St. Andrew and St. Peter were Apostles before St. Matthew.)
True or False: St. Matthew's Gospel is the longest Gospel.
False.
200 bonus points if you can name the longest.
How many beatitudes did Jesus teach in St. Matthew's Gospel?
a) 6 b) 7 c) 8 d) 9
c) 8
200 bonus Points if you can fill in the two blanks in this Beatitude: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will ___ ___."
How did St. Matthew die?
(Hint: the same way as eleven other apostles)
He was martyred.
What are the names of all three of the priests at St. Matthew Church?
Fr. John
Fr. Nathan
Fr. Jack
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 St. 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)
Finish this quote of Jesus: "___ will be called the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 5:19)?
a) Whoever becomes a priest or a nun b) Whoever spends the most time praying c) Whoever knows the most about God d) Whoever obeys and teaches these commandments
d) "Whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven" (5:19)
What day is St. Matthew's Feast Day?
September 21st (This Sunday!)
How many seminarians (men studying to become priests) do we have from our Parish right now?
a) 0 b) 2 c) 4 d) 6
b) 2
300 bonus points if you can name one of them.
What other name is St. Matthew known by in the Gospels?
a) Thaddeus b) Bartholomew c) Levi d) Didymus
c) Levi.
Which famous story about Jesus's birth is only found in St. Matthew's Gospel?
a) The visit of the Magi (Wisemen) b) The name of St. Joseph c) The shepherds that visited Jesus d) The Angel Gabriel appearing
a) The visit of the Magi (Wisemen)
What do we call Jesus's most famous teaching address to his disciples in Matthew 5-7?
The 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.
400 bonus Points if you can tell me the name of the prayer we pray each Wednesday.
What Sacraments do the three "medallion" murals down the center aisle of our Church represent?
Baptism, Confirmation, and the Most Holy Eucharist
What city/town is St. Matthew from (where Jesus met him)?
a) Capernaum b) Bethany c) Nazareth d) Cana
a) Capernaum
500 bonus points if you can name one Saint from Bethany.
In the miracle of Jesus walking on the water, St. 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.
In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus says that whoever listens to His words and acts on them will be like people who build their house on solid rock.
But people who listen to His words but do NOT act on them are like people who build their house on ___.
Sand.
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
Our school's theme for this school year ("Always be kind, this is how we show God's Love.") is a quote from which Saint?
St. John Bosco