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.
Respostas
Resposta:
1) Children's day is celebrated on 12th October.
2) Children's day is also referred to as Aparecida' day.
3)Catholicism is a religion with the beliefs and activities of the Roman Catholic Church.
4)O Dia das Criancas ou Dia das Crianças será comemorado no dia 12 de outubro deste ano no Brasil.
Ele coincide com o feriado do Brasil para o seu santo padroeiro. É também referido como ‘Nossa Senhora da
Dia de Aparecida. O Brasil é um daqueles países deste mundo que têm raízes muito profundas
no catolicismo. Neste dia, além de celebrar a importância das crianças, as pessoas também
venerada Virgem Maria como Nossa Senhora Aparecida. Este dia também marca a descoberta do
estátua de argila da Virgem Maria por três pescadores quando tentavam espalhar suas redes.
Depois de não conseguirem capturar, invocaram Nossa Senhora Aparecida. Suas orações foram
responderam e eles se depararam com uma estátua de argila dela seguida por uma grande captura. Eles
homenageou o governador de São Paulo, realizando um banquete para ele.