St. Nicholas
St. Lucia
The
Immaculate
Conception
St. Juan
Diego
Our Lady of
Guadalupe
When is St. Nicholas’ Feast Day?
December 6th
What was St. Nicholas’ job?
He was a Bishop.
Where was St. Nicholas from?
Myra
(In Turkey)
According to tradition, what did St. Nicholas provide for three poor girls in Myra?
Dowries, because their father was too poor to provide them
According to tradition, St. Nicholas threw money into the girls’ house. Where did it land?
In their stockings, which were hanging up to dry near the fire.
When is St. Lucia’s Feast Day?
December 13th
What does
St. Lucia’s
name mean?
Light
What country is St. Lucia Day most popular in?
Sweden
Tradition says that St. Lucia was known for frequently doing what act of charity?
Carry food to the poor at night. This is why she wears candles on her head- to light the way.
How did St. Lucia die?
She was martyred- Her eyes were gouged out and she was killed by the sword
What day is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception celebrated?
December 8th
What is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception celebrating?
That Mary was conceived without sin.
What Saint did Mary reveal her name “The Immaculate Conception” to at Lourdes?
St. Bernadette
Who was Mary’s mom?
St. Anne
Who was Mary’s father?
St. Joachim
When is St. Juan Diego’s
Feast Day?
December 9th
What country was St. Juan Diego from?
Mexico
What did Mary give to St. Juan Diego as a sign for the Bishop, even though it was winter?
Roses
What garment did Mary’s image miraculously appear on?
St. Juan Diego’s tilma
How did St. Juan Diego become a Christian?
He was taught by missionaries.
What day is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe?
December 12th
Who did Our Lady of Guadalupe appear to?
St. Juan Diego
What country has a special devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe?
Mexico
What did Mary want Juan Diego to ask the Bishop for?
A shrine built on the hill where she appeared.
What year did Mary appear to Juan Diego?
1531
Bonus Round:
Name these Saints for 5 points each!
(St. John the Evangelist)