Saint Joachim and Saint Ann, Parents of Mary, the Mother of Jesus

Ancient Christian tradition records the names of Saint Joachim and Saint Ann as the parents of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. They were both members of the Tribe of Judah of the house of David. According to tradition, Joachim and Ann came to Jerusalem from Galilee. Over the centuries, they have been honored, especially in the East, at great churches and shrines built in the memory of them. Historically, and biblically, not much is known of Joachim and  Ann, except that they are the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus.

By their fruits we know how people lived, Jesus taught. The Church recognizes the grandparents of Jesus as models of family virtue and faith, which they transmitted to their offspring.

FREE HOME STUDY COURSES ON THE CATHOLIC FAITH

You are invited to study the Catholic Faith by taking free correspondence courses at home. For information about the eight courses available, go to our Catholic Home Study Service web site (http://www.amm.org/chss.htm). Or you can write to this address: Catholic Home Study Service, P.O. Box 36, Perryville, Missouri 63775-0363, or call 573-547-4084.

Saint Ann Catholic Church has been serving the Warsaw community since 1946. (660) 438-3844