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Lives of the Saints Flashcards

1
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Who are the three saints discussed in this topic?

A

(1) Saint Peter, (2) Saint Dominic de Guzman, and (3) Saint Thérèse

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What is Saint Peter also known as?

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Petrus in Latin, Petros/Πέτρος in Greek, and is also known as Simon Peter

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[True/False] Saint Peter was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ.

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True (According to the New Testament)

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4
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[True/False] Saint Peter is also the first Bishop.

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True (ordained by Jesus in the “Rock of My Church” dialogue in Matthew 16:18)

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5
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[True/False] Saint Peter is also considered to be the first Pope by the Roman Catholic Church.

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True

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6
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Who was Saint Peter’s father?

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John (or Jonah/Jona; According to the New Testament)

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7
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Where is Saint Peter from?

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From the village of Bethsaida in the province of Galilee or Gaulanitis

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8
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Who is Saint Peter’s brother?

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Saint Andrew, who was also an apostle

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9
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What was Saint Peter’s occupation?

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Originally a fisherman

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10
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What was one of the events witnessed by only a few apostles, including Saint Peter?

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the Transfiguration of Jesus

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11
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Who proclaimed Jesus to be the Messiah?

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Saint Peter

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12
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Who ordered Saint Peter’s crucifixion?

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Emperor Nero Augustus Caesar

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13
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Saint Peter saw himself unworthy to be crucified in the same way as Jesus Christ. Thus he requested to be crucified ___________.

A

upside down

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14
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Where was Saint Peter crucified?

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at the site of the Clementine Chapel

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15
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Where are Saint Peter’s mortal remains contained?

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In the underground Confessio of St. Peter’s Basilica

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16
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When is Saint Peter’s Feast Day?

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June 29, since 1736

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17
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How is Saint Peter’s Feast Day celebrated?

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A life-size statue of Saint Peter is crowned in St. Peter’s Basilica with a papal tiara, a ring of the fisherman, and papal vestments.

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18
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Who is the direct papal successor to Saint Peter?

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Pope Francis

19
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What is Saint Dominic de Guzman also known as?

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(1) Santo Domingo in Spanish, and is also known as (2) Dominic of Osma and (3) Dominic of Caleruega. He is also often called (4) Dominic de Guzmán and (5) Domingo Félix de Guzmán

20
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When was Saint Dominic born?

A

August 8, 1170

21
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Where was Saint Dominic born?

A

Caleruega

22
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Where is Caleruega located?

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halfway between Osma and Aranda de Duero in Old Castile, Spain

23
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Who is Saint Dominic named after?

A

Saint Dominic of Silos

24
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What is Saint Dominic of Silos the patron saint of?

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the patron saint of hopeful mothers

25
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Where is the Benedictine abbey of Santo Domingo de Silos located?

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a few miles north of Caleruega

26
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When did Saint Dominic die?

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August 6, 1221

27
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Where did Saint Dominic die?

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Bologna, Province of Bologna

28
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What is Bologna, Province of Bologna now known as?

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Emilia-Romagna, Italy

29
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Who is the founder of the Dominican Order?

A

Saint Dominic

30
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When was Saint Dominic canonized?

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July 13, 1234

31
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When is Saint Dominic’s Feast Day?

A

August 8 (August 4 Pre-1970 General Roman Calendar)

32
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What is Saint Thérèse’s full name?

A

Marie-Françoise-Thérèse Martin

33
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What is Saint Thérèse also known as?

A

(1) Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, (2) Saint Thérèse of the Holy Face, O.C.D.; (3) “The Little Flower of Jesus” or more simply, “The Little Flower.”

34
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What does O.C.D. stand for?

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Ordo Carmelitarum Discalceatorum (or Order of Discalced Carmelites in English)

35
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When was Saint Thérèse born?

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January 2, 1873

36
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Where was Saint Thérèse born?

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Alençon, Orne, France

37
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When did Saint Thérèse die?

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September 30, 1897

38
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How old was Saint Thérèse when she died?

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only 24 years old

39
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Where did Saint Thérèse die?

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Lisieux, Calvados, France

40
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[True/False] Saint Thérèse is honored in the Catholic Church.

A

True

41
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When was Saint Thérèse beatified?

A

April 29, 1923

42
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Who beatified Saint Thérèse?

A

Pope Pius XI

43
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Where is Saint Thérèse major shrine located?

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The Basilica of St. Thérèse is located in Lisieux, France

44
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When is Saint Thérèse’s Feast Day?

A

October 1 (October 3 in the General Roman Calendar on 1927-1969, Melkite Catholic Church)

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