Saint Grandma
St. Anne, Grandmother of Jesus
What is an admirer of Jesus’ grandmother called?
Anne fan
What is your grandmother’s name? I don’t mean Grammy, Nana, GG, Oma, Mimi, or whatever you call her. I mean, what is her first name, also known as her baptismal name? Jesus has a grandmother, and according to tradition, her name is St. Anne. She is not just any grandmother but the mother of Mary, making her the grandmother of Jesus.
We do not have historical details about St. Anne’s life, yet we can confidently say that she lived a good and holy life since she was the mother of Holy Mary. According to early legend, she and her husband, Joachim, were married for a long time with no children. Their prayers were finally answered with the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Mary.
We don’t know if Jesus’ grandmother was still alive when he was born. We don’t know if St. Anne helped Mary care for Jesus or if she baked cookies for him, but we can be certain that she loves her grandson. Mary likely told Jesus stories about his grandmother and her deep love for God. Whether your grandmother is still alive or not, ask your parents or other family members who knew her to tell you stories about your grandmother.
GRANDMA GIGGLES
Benjamin, age 14, selected the jokes & riddles in this edition of Faith Full of Fun.
Why did Anne teach Mary only 25 letters of the alphabet?
Back then, nobody knew Y
Did you hear that St. Anne got an award for best grandmother?
Yep, she won a Grammy.
What do you call it when you put your Grammy on speed dial?
InstaGram
What do you call a crazy notion from a grandmother who claims sour apples are way better than sweet apples?
Granny’s myth
What is similar between a grandmother and a website?
You can’t deny the cookies
What do you call it when your grandmother hits a home run with the bases loaded?
Gram Slam
I can be big
I can be small
Most times, I love
Sometimes I brawl
WHAT AM I
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Hint: The answer is a word in the last paragraph of the write-up about grandmothers. (Answer key is at the end of the newsletter.)
Rhyming Riddles
Think of synonyms for the two clues given to solve the riddle.
The answers are always two words that rhyme. (Plus, at least one answer-word is in the newsletter.)
Example: Jesus’ grandmother + admirer = Anne fan
1. Jesus’ grandmother + family vehicle = ________ _________
2. Solo’s sidekick + Oreo = _______ ________
3. European country + waltz = _______ _______
4. Grandma name + yellow fruit = _______ _______
5. friendly + poor farmer = _______ ________
ANSWER KEY is at the end of the newsletter
Closing Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for our families, especially our grandmothers. Help us to learn wisdom and courage from them and to show them great love and respect.
St. Anne, pray for us!
ANSWERS
Rhyming Riddles: 1. Anne van 2. Wookiee cookie 3. France dance 4. Nana banana 5. pleasant peasant
Mystery Poem: family
Sources
https://catholicsaintmedals.com/saints/st-anne/
https://www.ncregister.com/-the-shrine-of-saint-anne-in-brittany-her-only-apparition-site
Jesus and Mary threw a party for Anne’s 92nd birthday. How long did the party last? 1 1/2 minutes (ninety seconds)