Question

Dia das Criancas or Children’s Day will be celebrated on 12th October this year in Brazil.

It coincides with Brazils’ holiday for its Patron Saint. It is also referred to as ‘Our Lady of

Aparecida’ Day. Brazil is one of those countries in this world that have very deep roots

in Catholicism. On this day, besides celebrating the importance of children, people also

venerate Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Aparecida. This day also marks the finding of the

clay statue of Virgin Mary by three fishermen when they were trying to spread their nets.

After failing to have any catch, they invoked Our Lady of Aparecida. Their prayers were

answered and they came across a clay statue of hers followed by a big catch. They

honoured the Governor of Sao Paulo by holding a banquet for him.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION ACCORDING TO THE TEXT ABOVE:

1- When is Children's Day celebrated in Brazil?

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2- Children’s day is also referred to as:

A) São José de Anchieta’s day.

B) Santo Antônio’s day.

C) Aparecida’ Day.

D) João Paulo’s day.

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3- What is the meaning of the word Catholicism?

A) a building for Christian religious activities.

B) a religion that originally comes from India and teaches that improvement of the

spirit will bring an end to personal confusion and suffering.

C) the beliefs and activities of the Roman Catholic Church.

D) a religion based on a belief in a single God and on the Talmud and parts of

the Bible.

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4- Now, translate the text in your notebook and then color the picture below.​

Answer 1

Resposta:

1- October 12th

2- C

3- C

Explicação: