First, He was the son of parents* who were devout in their religious observances. As required by their faith, Joseph and Mary made the yearly pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.
Bilang bahagi ng kanilang pagsunod sa mga itinakda ng kanilang relihiyon, nagpunta si Jose at Maria sa Jerusalem sa Pista ng Paskuwa bilang bahagi ng kanilang taunang panata.