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ST CUTHBERT

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ST CUTHBERT’s day : March 20th.
Northumbria, England.
7th century

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What is a Catholic saint?

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A person recognized by the Catholic Church as having lived a life of exceptional holiness and virtue.

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True or False: Saints can intercede for the faithful.

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True

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What is the process of declaring someone a saint called?

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Canonization

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Who is the patron saint of lost causes?

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Saint Jude Thaddeus

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Fill in the blank: The feast day of a saint is typically celebrated on the anniversary of their _______.

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death

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Which saint is known for his work with the poor and founded the Franciscan Order?

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Saint Francis of Assisi

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What title is given to a saint who has been recognized for their martyrdom?

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Martyr

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True or False: All saints are martyrs.

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False

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Who is the patron saint of animals?

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Saint Francis of Assisi

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What is the role of a patron saint?

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To act as a heavenly advocate for a specific group of people or causes.

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Who is the first pope to be canonized as a saint?

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Saint Peter

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Fill in the blank: The _______ of Saints is a term that refers to the communion of saints in heaven and on earth.

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Communion

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Which saint is known for her visions and is considered a Doctor of the Church?

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Saint Teresa of Avila

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What is the significance of relics in Catholicism?

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Relics are physical remains or personal effects of saints, believed to carry spiritual significance.

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Who is the patron saint of travelers?

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Saint Christopher

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True or False: Saints can be invoked for specific needs.

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True

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Who is the patron saint of the sick?

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Saint Roch

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What is the difference between a saint and a blessed?

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A blessed is someone who has been beatified, but not yet canonized as a saint.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ of Saints refers to the belief that saints can intercede for the living.

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Intercession

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Which saint is known for writing the ‘Confessions’?

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Saint Augustine

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Who is the patron saint of teachers?

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Saint Thomas Aquinas

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What is the significance of a saint’s feast day?

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It commemorates the saint’s life and contributions to the Church.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ of the Church includes both canonized saints and those who are not formally recognized.

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Communion

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Who is the patron saint of musicians?

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Saint Cecilia

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True or False: There are only a few saints recognized by the Catholic Church.

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False

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What is the role of a saint in Catholic theology?

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To serve as a model of holiness and as intercessors before God.

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Who is the patron saint of children?

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Saint Nicholas

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Fill in the blank: The _______ of the Holy Spirit is often associated with saints and their virtues.

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Gifts

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Which saint is known for her work with the poor and founded the Missionaries of Charity?

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Saint Teresa of Calcutta

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What is the significance of the litany of saints?

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It is a prayer that invokes the intercession of saints.

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True or False: Saints are only from the Catholic tradition.

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False

33
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Who is the patron saint of the environment?

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Saint Francis of Assisi

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What does the term ‘veneration’ mean in relation to saints?

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It refers to the honor and respect given to saints.

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Fill in the blank: Saints are often depicted in art with _______ that signify their life or martyrdom.

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symbols

36
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Who is the patron saint of the internet?

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Saint Isidore of Seville

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What is the main purpose of praying to saints?

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To seek their intercession and support in prayer.

38
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True or False: Saints can be invoked for protection against evil.

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True

39
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Who is the patron saint of the homeless?

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Saint Benedict Joseph Labre

40
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What criteria must be met for someone to be canonized as a saint?

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They must have lived a life of heroic virtue and have miracles attributed to them.

41
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Fill in the blank: The _______ of Saints is a celebration of all saints, known and unknown.

A

Feast

42
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Who is the patron saint of the military?

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Saint Michael the Archangel

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What does the term ‘blessed’ signify in the context of saints?

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It is the first step towards sainthood after beatification.

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True or False: Saints are considered to be in heaven.

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True

45
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Who is the patron saint of expectant mothers?

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Saint Gerard Majella

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What is the significance of the saint’s relics?

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They are believed to hold a part of the saint’s holiness and are venerated by the faithful.

47
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Fill in the blank: The _______ of saints provides a model for Christians to aspire to holiness.

A

Lives

48
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Who is the patron saint of those with mental illness?

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Saint Dymphna

49
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What is the relationship between saints and the Church?

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Saints are seen as intercessors and models of faith for the Church.

50
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True or False: Canonization is a process that happens quickly.

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False

51
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Who is the patron saint of the elderly?

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Saint Anne

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What is the purpose of a saint’s biography?

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To tell their story and inspire the faithful.

53
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Fill in the blank: Saints are often depicted in _______ to show their virtues and sacrifices.

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icons

54
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Who is the patron saint of the unemployed?

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Saint Cajetan

55
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What is the role of saints in the liturgy?

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They are invoked during Mass and other prayers for intercession.

56
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True or False: Saints are only recognized by the Catholic Church.

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False

57
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Who is considered the patron saint of Ireland?

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Saint Patrick

58
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True or False: Saint Brigid is one of the three primary saints of Ireland.

A

True

59
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Fill in the blank: The feast day of Saint Patrick is celebrated on _____ each year.

A

March 17

60
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Which saint is known for founding the monastery at Kildare?

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Saint Brigid

61
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Multiple Choice: Which saint is known for using the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity? A) Saint Columba B) Saint Patrick C) Saint Brendan

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B) Saint Patrick

62
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What was the primary mission of Saint Patrick in Ireland?

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To convert the Irish to Christianity

63
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True or False: Saint Columba was a missionary who founded a monastic community on the island of Iona.

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True

64
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Which saint is associated with the legend of the snakes being driven out of Ireland?

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Saint Patrick

65
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Fill in the blank: Saint Brendan is often referred to as the _____ of the Irish.

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Navigator

66
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What is the significance of the Book of Kells in relation to Irish saints?

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It is an illuminated manuscript containing the four Gospels and associated with early Irish Christianity.

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Multiple Choice: Which saint is known for his travels to the Americas before Columbus? A) Saint Patrick B) Saint Brendan C) Saint Columba

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B) Saint Brendan

68
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What type of animal is often associated with Saint Brigid?

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A cow

69
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True or False: Saint Patrick was born in Wales.

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True

70
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Which saint is credited with the establishment of the first Irish monastic schools?

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Saint Patrick

71
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Fill in the blank: The Cathedral of _____ in Dublin is named after Saint Patrick.

A

Saint Patrick

72
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What is the primary contribution of Saint Columba to Irish culture?

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He played a key role in the spread of Christianity in Scotland and Ireland.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common symbol associated with Saint Brigid? A) The Cross B) The Harp C) The Shamrock

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A) The Cross

74
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What is the name of the festival celebrated in honor of Saint Brigid?

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Imbolc

75
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True or False: Irish saints were often credited with miracles and other supernatural events.

A

True

76
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What is the name of the saint known for his role in the conversion of the Picts in Scotland?

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Saint Columba

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