Jeopardy saints

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Question St. Stephen 1 st person reported in Scriptures to give his life for his faith

Question Saint Paul Initially a persecutor of the early Christian community, he was called by the Risen Lord in a vision to be an Apostle and an outstanding witness to the “Good News”. His letters, included in the New Testament, are the Earliest written testimony to the faith of the Early Church.

Question St. Mary Magdalen After the resurrection, the Risen Christ appeared first to This saint and commissioned her to tell the “ Good News” of His resurrection to the disciples.

Question Saint Peter From the time of Pentecost, this saint and the other Disciples courageously witnessed to Jesus in word and Deed. They proclaimed that Jesus has brought salvation To the world through his life, death, and resurrection. First head of Church - Rock

Question Saint Lydia Many women believed in the “Good News” and became Active members. This devout pagan heard the Teachings of Paul and was baptized with her entire Family. She welcomed the apostles in her home. She Was a dealer of “purple goods”.

Question SAINT PATRICK A man of great prayer and penance, he is famous for His missionary work in Ireland. In the U.S. many Churches including the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York are named for in His honor.

Question St. Jerome He is best known for his delight in studying Holy Scripture and for translating the Bible from Hebrew and Greek into Latin. His translation was in use up until Modern times.

Question St. Augustine Although he had a prestigious career and worldly Success, he led an unsettled life searching for Truth. After his conversion, he became an outstanding Teacher, bishop and defender of the faith. He is the most influential theologian in the Western Church. Bishop of Hippo in North Africa.

Question St. Monica A devout Christian from North African, She prayed for over thirty years for t he conversion Of her son. Her prayers were answered when he Became a Christian and one of the most influential Theologians of our time. She is a model of a Prayerful woman and virtuous mother.

Question St. Ignatious of Antioch 3 rd bishop of Antioch, he wrote letters to some early Christian communities expressing his profound love For Jesus and urging them to be Jesus followers. He Wrote these letters on h is way to being martyred in Rome.

Question St. Boniface Known as the Apostle of Germany. During his 32 years as a bishop, many conversions took Place and churches were founded. He was martyred With 53 others.

Question St. Benedict Father of Western Monasticism, he founded the Famous monastery of Monte Cassino in Italy. The RULE of life which he wrote is still followed today By many communities of women and men Religious. Scholastica was his sister and Founded a monastery of nuns near Monte Cassino

Question St. Augustine of Canterbury Apostle of England . Sent by Pope St. Gregory with 30 monks to evangelize The Anglo Saxons. He succeeded in persuading The King and many of his subjects to embrace Christianity and built England’s first cathedral.

Question St. Cyril And Methodius Brothers who brought the gospel to the Slavic people. They developed an alphabet for the Slavic Languages which is still used today.

Question St. Brigid Pioneer of Irish monastic life for women, she traveled Widely in Ireland to evanelize the people and was Known for her charity and generosity to the Poor.

Question St. Francis of Assisi Nobleman, poet, and mystic who greatly loved God’s creation and gave up a life of wealth in Order to follow Christ. He founded a order of men Named for him who spread the gospel and Followed a simple lifestyle.

Question St. Clare Close friend of St. Francis of Assisi. Under his Direction, she founded an order of cloistered nuns Called “Poor________” These holy women Are characterized by fasting and prayer for the World.

Question St. Catherine Of Siena A Dominican lay women who was a counselor of Popes. Centuries later she was named “ Doctor of the Church” because of her profound Spiritual writings.

Question St. Thomas Acquinas A Dominican priest, was one of the greatest Philosophers and theologians the world has ever Known. Through his use of Scripture, Church Tradition, and REASON, he provided the Church With a systematic understanding of the Catholic faith that still helps us today.

Question St. Dominic A renowned priest and teacher, he established an Order of men who traveled throughout Europe To preach and teach. He also founded an order of Women to pray for the Apostolic work of the _________________ his order.

Question St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Born in Italy, she founded the Congregation of The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, A religious community of women who work in schools And hospitals. She is the first naturalized American Citizen to become a Saint

Question Archbishop Oscar Romero Archbishop of San Salvador, he was Assasinated in 1980 because of h is stand on human Rights and his work to promote justice and peace in his Country.

Question St. Thomas More Husband, father, and English statesman, he was Appointed Chancellor by King Henry VIII. Because He refused to cooperate with Henry’s attack on the Sanctity of marriage and the teaching Authority of the Pope, he was martyred.

Question St. Peter Claver Spanish Jesuit missionary who vowed to be Forever a “slave” to his black brothers and sisters. He served in Colombia, South America and is Revered for his work among the black people.

Question Dorothy Day A convert to Catholicism, she was a lay women who By her example encouraged many to feed the hungry And clothe the naked. Founder of the Catholic Worker movement, she labored most of her Life in New York city and died there in 1980

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