History
This was a naval battle fought on the Ionian Sea. Octavian beat Cleopatra and his foe, Mark Antony.
The Battle of Actium
Did God abandon man after he fell into sin?
God did not abandon man after he fell into sin, but promised him a Redeemer, who was to satisfy for man's sin and reopen to him the gates of heaven.
He was a deacon and the first Christian to be martyred. His love for Christ he shared with all, but his enemies were angered.
St. Stephen
The Hail Mary in Latin
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum, Benedicta tu in melieribus, et benedictus frutas ventres, Jesus. Sancta Maria mater Dei, Ora pro nobis peccatoribus, Nunc, et in hora mortis nostril. Amen.
A writer in Ancient Rome who wrote about Augustus' divinity. He also wrote an epic poem telling of Rome's great history.
Virgil
He was the chieftain of a mighty Gallic Horde. He led a last united fight before Rome's might conquered.
Vercinogentorix
What is Baptism?
Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us from original sin, makes us Christians, children of God, and heirs of heaven.
A student of John the Apostle, he became bishop of Antioch. He wrote many letters to inspire and teach his flock.
St. Ignatius of Antioch
Mark 1:2-3
As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: "Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. A voice of one crying in the desert: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths."
A historian from Greece in the early days of Rome. He drew maps of the known world both near and far from home.
Strabo the Geographer
Jesus took on human flesh and shared in God's divinity. Son of God and son of Mary, our salvation's key.
The Incarnation
How was the Son of God made man?
The Son of God was conceived and made man by the power of the Holy Spirit, in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
She was pure and the patron of musicians. She was an early Christian martyr who died for God's holy mission.
St. Cecelia
The Wonderful World by William B. Rands
If the wonderful world is great to you, and great to the father and mother, too, you are more than the Earth, though you are such a dot! You can love and think and the Earth cannot!
God sent down His Spirit as the apostles knelt and prayed. With tongues of fire they were inspired and Christ's words they proclaimed.
Pentecost
This erupted with a burst of heat and ash. The volcano covered Pompeii and destroyed it in a flash.
Mt. Vesuvius
Who is the visible Head of the Church?
Our Holy Father the Pope, the Bishop of Rome, is the Vicar of the Church on earth and the visible head of the Church.
They were brothers and worked as doctors for free to help the sick and dying who lived in poverty.
Cosmas and Damian
Matthew 16:19 (Peter receives the keys)
I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
Mark 1:7-8
One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
A British warrior queen led this was. But Boudicca was defeated and the Romans ruled once more.
The Iceni Revolt
On what day did Christ die?
Christ died on Good Friday.
She prayed and wept each day for the conversion of her son. Her son was converted by her tears; his soul was won!
St. Monica
The Magnificat
My should proclaims the greatness of the Lord, My spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. He has mercy on those who fear Him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm. He has scattered the proud with their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant, Israel, for He remembered His promise of mercy, the promise He made to our fathers, to Abraham, and his children forever.
Come Holy Spirit
EXTRA 200 POINTS for the whole prayer
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise. and ever enjoy His consolations. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.