Life & History
Where was Saint Nicholas born?
He was born in Patara, which is now Turkey.
How did he seceretly help a poor family?
He threw bags of gold into their home to save them.
Which gift helped him act with courage?
The gifit of Fortitude.
What is Saint Nicholas known as?
Saint Nicholas is also known as Santa Claus.
What specific act of charity is he most known for?
Secretly gave gold to a poor father to stop his daughters from being sold.
Which gift allowed him to show compassion to others?
The gift of piety, showing love to God and others.
What job did Saint Nicholas have in the church?
He was bishop in the Church.
Why is Saint Nicholas a symbol of selfness?
His faithfulness and care for the vulnerable.
How did the Holy Spirit led him closer to God?
He trusted the Spirit's guidance to make bold decisions in service and faith.
What happened after his parants died?
He used his inheritance to help the poor and needy.
How did he stand up for what was right?
He stood up for people being treated unfairly and spoke the truth even when it was risky.
What is a fruit of the Spirit saint Nicholas showed?
He showed the fruit of generosity.
How did his childhhod shape him as a saint?
He grew up in a rich family, but his parents taught him to love God and help those in need.
What histroical event infuluced Saint Nicholas perspective and his actions?
He lived during a time of Christian presecution and stood up for his faith at the Council of Nicaea.
The Church teaches us to care for the poor and be generous, just like what Saint Nicholas did.