Kid's Korner:
The Spanish Rubric

The early Jesuit missionaries were extremely well educated.  Many were our first historians and scientists.  Father Kino had the equivalent to a degree in cartography and astronomy in addition to thirteen years of seminary.  The Padres were also good at writing.  In Spain they used to make a rubric, or fancy design, following a person's signature - a tradition that is still practiced in many parts of the Hispanic world.  Many of the Jesuit priests signed with a rubric like these early signatures.  Create your own name and rubric in the square below.

Rubrics of various Jesuit priests.


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