Saints Clare and Francis

Who founded the Order of Poor Ladies, which later became known as the Poor Clares?

• St. Francis of Assisi

• St. Clare of Assisi

• St. Dominic

• St. Benedict

In which Italian town were St. Clare and St. Francis born?

• Rome

• Assisi

• Florence

• Venice

What was St. Francis of Assisi known for?

• His wealth and power

• His love for animals and nature

• His military conquests

• His scientific discoveries

What significant event in St. Clare's life happened on Palm Sunday in 1212?

• She was born

• She joined the Benedictine convent

• She met St. Francis for the first time

• She founded the Poor Clares

What is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi?

• 4th October

• 11th August

• 15th March

• 25th December

What is the main focus of the Franciscan Order founded by St. Francis?

• Accumulating wealth

• Preaching and living in poverty

• Building large churches

• Engaging in political activities

Which Pope approved the Rule of St. Clare, making her order officially recognised by the Church?

• Pope Innocent III

• Pope Gregory IX

• Pope Urban IV

• Pope Honorius III

What is the symbol often associated with St. Francis of Assisi?

• A cross

• A dove

• A wolf

• A fish

St. Clare is the patron saint of which of the following?

• Musicians

• Television

• Architects

• Sailors

What was the name of the church that St. Francis rebuilt after hearing God's call?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• San Damiano

• Santa Maria Maggiore

• St. Mark's Basilica