Saints and Marytrs
The person was known for being a close follower of Jesus and the first Pope
St. Peter
This Roman emperor brutally persecuted Christians and blamed them for the Great Fire of Rome.
Nero
A person who teaches a heresy is called?
a heretic
St. Peter Chanel was from what order?
The Marists
The Bishop of Rome and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church is?
The Pope
This person is the founder of the Benedictine order
St. Benedict
This emperor ordered churches destroyed and Christians arrested in one of the worst persecutions.
Diocletian
This person was a priest and a forceful speaker behind the heresy of Arianism.
Arius
What color do priests wear during Lent?
Purple
Who is a person who dies for their faith? The word comes from a Greek word meaning “witness?"
martyr
This woman was a servant to Perpetua. She was pregnant at the time of her arrest.
St. Felicity
This emperor ended Christian persecution and allowed Christianity to be practiced freely.
Constantine
This Saint was also present at the Council of Nicaea, and tradition says he slapped Arius in the face.
St. Nicholas
What do we celebrate 40 days after Easter?
The Ascension
These men are followers of Jesus, chosen to spread the news of Jesus after Pentecost.
Apostles
This person stood up to Arianism; he was a Bishop and attended the first Council of Nicaea
St. Athanasius
Peter did not feel worthy to die in the same manner as Jesus, how was he crucified?
Upside down on the cross
Athanasius, the bishop, who defended Christian doctrine, came from what country?
Egypt
Our current Pope is originally from what city?
Chicago
What is harassment, suffering, or death inflicted on Christians because of their faith?
Persecution
This person acquired many bad habits in his youth but became one of the great Doctors and Fathers of the Church.
St. Augustine
Nero was emperor when Peter and this other saint (considered an Apostle) were martyred.
The Church called this kind of meeting to address false teachings
Eccumenical Council (or Council of Nicaea)
How many books are in the Catholic Bible?
73
This community where monks live, it is often in a remote area.
Monastery