St. Joseph, pray for us! Pope Francis has written a document called “Patris Corde,” which means “With a Father’s Heart.” In this letter, he marks the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being named Patron of the Universal Church. Pope Francis has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from December 8, 2020, through December 8, 2021.

When do we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Joseph?

March 19th March 17th March 28th

St. Joseph is the patron saint of: the Internet fathers librarians

What was St. Joseph’s profession? doctor bishop carpenter

Who came to Joseph in a dream and told him not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife? an angel Moses St. Matthew

Many Italians celebrate St. Joseph’s Day by: going on vacation eating meat

creating a St. Joseph’s altar at home

St. Joseph is the husband of _______________________

and the earthly father of ________________________.

What kind of flower is pictured at left? Why is St. Joseph usually depicted as holding this flower?

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Thanks to the Shower of Roses blog, we have the St. Joseph Matching Game (at left)! Print this page, cut out the images,

and match the different names of St. Joseph.