Catholic Saints Flashcards
ST CUTHBERT
ST CUTHBERT’s day : March 20th.
Northumbria, England.
7th century
What is the process of declaring someone a saint called?
Canonization
Who is the patron saint of lost causes?
Saint Jude Thaddeus
Fill in the blank: The feast day of a saint is typically celebrated on the anniversary of their _______.
death
Which saint is known for his work with the poor and founded the Franciscan Order?
Saint Francis of Assisi
What title is given to a saint who has been recognized for their martyrdom?
Martyr
Who is the patron saint of animals?
Saint Francis of Assisi
What is the role of a patron saint?
To act as a heavenly advocate for a specific group of people or causes.
Who is the first pope to be canonized as a saint?
Saint Peter
Fill in the blank: The _______ of Saints is a term that refers to the communion of saints in heaven and on earth.
Communion
Which saint is known for her visions and is considered a Doctor of the Church?
Saint Teresa of Avila
What is the significance of relics in Catholicism?
Relics are physical remains or personal effects of saints, believed to carry spiritual significance.
Who is the patron saint of travelers?
Saint Christopher
Who is the patron saint of the sick?
Saint Roch
What is the difference between a saint and a blessed?
A blessed is someone who has been beatified, but not yet canonized as a saint.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of Saints refers to the belief that saints can intercede for the living.
Intercession
Which saint is known for writing the ‘Confessions’?
Saint Augustine
Who is the patron saint of teachers?
Saint Thomas Aquinas
What is the significance of a saint’s feast day?
It commemorates the saint’s life and contributions to the Church.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of the Church includes both canonized saints and those who are not formally recognized.
Communion
Who is the patron saint of musicians?
Saint Cecilia
What is the role of a saint in Catholic theology?
To serve as a model of holiness and as intercessors before God.
Who is the patron saint of children?
Saint Nicholas
Fill in the blank: The _______ of the Holy Spirit is often associated with saints and their virtues.
Gifts
Which saint is known for her work with the poor and founded the Missionaries of Charity?
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
What is the significance of the litany of saints?
It is a prayer that invokes the intercession of saints.
Who is the patron saint of the environment?
Saint Francis of Assisi
What does the term ‘veneration’ mean in relation to saints?
It refers to the honor and respect given to saints.
Fill in the blank: Saints are often depicted in art with _______ that signify their life or martyrdom.
symbols
Who is the patron saint of the internet?
Saint Isidore of Seville
What is the main purpose of praying to saints?
To seek their intercession and support in prayer.
Who is the patron saint of the homeless?
Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
What criteria must be met for someone to be canonized as a saint?
They must have lived a life of heroic virtue and have miracles attributed to them.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of Saints is a celebration of all saints, known and unknown.
Feast
Who is the patron saint of the military?
Saint Michael the Archangel
What does the term ‘blessed’ signify in the context of saints?
It is the first step towards sainthood after beatification.
Who is the patron saint of expectant mothers?
Saint Gerard Majella
What is the significance of the saint’s relics?
They are believed to hold a part of the saint’s holiness and are venerated by the faithful.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of saints provides a model for Christians to aspire to holiness.
Lives
Who is the patron saint of those with mental illness?
Saint Dymphna
What is the relationship between saints and the Church?
Saints are seen as intercessors and models of faith for the Church.
Who is the patron saint of the elderly?
Saint Anne
What is the purpose of a saint’s biography?
To tell their story and inspire the faithful.
Fill in the blank: Saints are often depicted in _______ to show their virtues and sacrifices.
icons
Who is the patron saint of the unemployed?
Saint Cajetan
What is the role of saints in the liturgy?
They are invoked during Mass and other prayers for intercession.
Who is considered the patron saint of Ireland?
Saint Patrick
True or False: Saint Brigid is one of the three primary saints of Ireland.
True
Fill in the blank: The feast day of Saint Patrick is celebrated on _____ each year.
March 17
Which saint is known for founding the monastery at Kildare?
Saint Brigid
Multiple Choice: Which saint is known for using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity? A) Saint Columba B) Saint Patrick C) Saint Brendan
B) Saint Patrick
What was the primary mission of Saint Patrick in Ireland?
To convert the Irish to Christianity
True or False: Saint Columba was a missionary who founded a monastic community on the island of Iona.
True
Which saint is associated with the legend of the snakes being driven out of Ireland?
Saint Patrick
Fill in the blank: Saint Brendan is often referred to as the _____ of the Irish.
Navigator
What is the significance of the Book of Kells in relation to Irish saints?
It is an illuminated manuscript containing the four Gospels and associated with early Irish Christianity.
Multiple Choice: Which saint is known for his travels to the Americas before Columbus? A) Saint Patrick B) Saint Brendan C) Saint Columba
B) Saint Brendan
What type of animal is often associated with Saint Brigid?
A cow
True or False: Saint Patrick was born in Wales.
True
Which saint is credited with the establishment of the first Irish monastic schools?
Saint Patrick
Fill in the blank: The Cathedral of _____ in Dublin is named after Saint Patrick.
Saint Patrick
What is the primary contribution of Saint Columba to Irish culture?
He played a key role in the spread of Christianity in Scotland and Ireland.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common symbol associated with Saint Brigid? A) The Cross B) The Harp C) The Shamrock
A) The Cross
What is the name of the festival celebrated in honor of Saint Brigid?
Imbolc
What is the name of the saint known for his role in the conversion of the Picts in Scotland?
Saint Columba
What is the patron saint of Albania?
Mary, Mother of Good Counsel
Who is the patron saint of Algeria?
Saint Cyprian of Carthage
What is the patron saint of Angola?
The Most Pure Heart of Mary
Who is the patron saint of Argentina?
Our Lady of Luján
Which saints are associated with Australia?
- Mary, Our Lady Help of Christians
- Saint Francis Xavier
- Saint Therese of Lisieux
What are the patron saints of Austria?
- Saint Coloman
- Saint Florian
- Saint Joseph
- Saint Leopold
- Saint Maurice
Who is the patron saint of Belgium?
Saint Joseph
What is the patron saint of Bolivia?
- La Virgen de Copacabana
- Our Lady of Capucdana
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Which saints are the patrons of Brazil?
- The Immaculate Conception
- Saint Peter of Alcantara
Who are the patron saints of Canada?
- Saint Anne
- Saint Joseph
What are the patron saints of Chile?
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Saint James the Greater
Who are the patron saints of China?
- Mary, Queen of China
- Saint Joseph
What are the names of the patron saints of Colombia?
- Mary, Our Lady of Chiquinquira
- Saint Louis Betrand
- Saint Peter Claver
What is the patron saint of Costa Rica?
Mary, Our Lady of the Angels
Who is the patron saint of Cuba?
- Our Lady of Charity
- Virgin de Regla
What are the patron saints of Cyprus?
- Saint Barnabas
- Apostle
Who are the patron saints of the Czech Republic?
- Adalbert of Prague
- St Wenceslas
Who is the patron saint of Denmark?
Saint Anskar
What is the patron saint of the Dominican Republic?
Mary, Our Lady of Mercy
Who are the patron saints of Ecuador?
- Mary, the Most Pure Heart
- Sacred Heart of Jesus
Who is the patron saint of Egypt?
Saint Mark
What is the patron saint of El Salvador?
Mary, Our Lady of Peace
Who is the patron saint of England?
Saint George
What is the patron saint of Finland?
Saint Henry of Finland
Who are the patron saints of France?
- Mary (on the Feast of the Assumption)
- Saint Denis, Bishop of Paris
- Saint Joan of Arc
- Saint Laurent (Lawrence)
- Saint Thérese of Lisieux
- Saint Martin of Tours
Who are the patron saints of Germany?
- Saint Anskar
- Saint Boniface
- Saint Michael the Archangel
Who is the patron saint of Gibraltar?
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Who are the patron saints of Greece?
- Saint Nicholas
- Saint Paul, Apostle
What is the patron saint of Haiti?
Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Who is the patron saint of Holland?
Saint Willibrord
What is the patron saint of Honduras?
Mary, Our Lady of Suyapa
Who are the patron saints of Iceland?
- Saint Anskar
- Saint Thorlac
Who are the patron saints of India?
- Mary, Patron of India
- Saint Francis Xavier
- Saint Rose of Lima
- Saint Thomas the Apostle
Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
Saint Patrick
Who are the patron saints of Italy?
- Saint Catherine of Siena
- Saint Francis of Assisi
- Saint Bernardino of Siena
Who is the patron saint of Jamaica?
Mary, on the Feast of her Assumption
Who is the patron saint of Japan?
Saint Peter Baptist
Who are the patron saints of Luxembourg?
- Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted
- Saint Cunegund
- Saint Willibrord
Who is the patron saint of Madagascar?
Saint Vincent de Paul
Who is the patron saint of Malta?
Saint Paul, Apostle
What are the patron saints of Mexico?
- Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Saint Joseph
What are the patron saints of Mongolia?
- Immaculate Conception of Mary
- Saint Francis Xavier
Who are the patron saints of Moravia?
- Saint Cyril
- Saint Methodius
- Saint Wenceslaus
Who is the patron saint of New Zealand?
- Mary, Our Lady Help of Christians
- Saint Francis Xavier
Who is the patron saint of Nicaragua?
Saint James the Greater
Who are the patron saints of Nigeria?
- Mary, Queen of Nigeria
- Saint Patrick
Who are the patron saints of Norway?
- Saint Magnus of Orkney
- Saint Olaf of Norway
What is the patron saint of Oceania?
Saint Peter Chanel
Who is the patron saint of Palestine?
Mary, Queen of Palestine
Who is the patron saint of Papua New Guinea?
Saint Michael the Archangel
What are the patron saints of Paraguay?
- Our Lady of Assumption
- Our Lady of Lujan
Who are the patron saints of Peru?
- Saint Joseph
- Saint Rose de Lima
- Saint Martin de Porras
Who are the patron saints of the Philippines?
- Immaculate Conception of Mary
- Saint Pudentiana
- Saint Rose de Lima
What are the patron saints of Portugal?
- Immaculate Conception of Mary
- Saint Anthony of Padua
- Saint Francis Borgia
- Saint Vincent of Saragossa
Who is the patron saint of Puerto Rico?
Mary, Our Lady of Divine Providence
Who are the patron saints of Russia?
- Saint Andrew, Apostle
- Saint Basil the Great
- Saint Casimir
- Saint Joseph
- Saint Nicholas of Myra
- Saint Therese de Lisieux
Who is the patron saint of Sardinia?
Saint Maurice
Who is the patron saint of Scandinavia?
Saint Ansgar
Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
Saint Andrew
What are the patron saints of Spain?
- Immaculate Conception of Mary
- Saint James the Greater
What are the patron saints of Sri Lanka?
- Mary, Immaculate
- Our Lady of Lanka
- Saint Lawrence
Who are the patron saints of Sweden?
- Saint Bridget
- Saint Eric of Sweden
Who is the patron saint of Switzerland?
Saint Nicholas von Flue
Who is the patron saint of Syria?
Saint Barbara
What is the patron saint of Tanzania?
Immaculate Conception of Mary
Who is the patron saint of Turkey?
Saint John, Apostle & Evangelist
What is the patron saint of the United States?
The Immaculate Conception
Who are the patron saints of Uruguay?
- Blessed Virgin Mary
- Mary, Our Lady of Lujan
- Saint James, Apostle
- Saint Philip, Apostle
What is the patron saint of Venezuela?
Mary, Our Lady of Coromoto
Who is the patron saint of Vietnam?
Saint Joseph
Who is the patron saint of Wales?
Saint David
Who is the patron saint of the West Indies?
Saint Gertrude
