The Roman World
The Founding of the Church
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Vocabulary
Wacky fun time
100

According to legend, these two siblings were the founders of Rome.

Who were Romulus and Remus?

100

This important figure in the Catholic Church is considered to be "Christ's vicar on earth."

Who is the Pope.

100

According to Saint Augustine, this is ONE important reason for infant Baptism.

What is, takes away the stain of original sin, grace, heal an illness.  (I'll accept any variation of those!)

100

This is the willful renunciation of the faith in its entirety.

What is apostasy?

100

You are a freshman if you are in this grade.

What is 9th grade?

200

This important invention of the Romans, which made travel safer and easier, was probably one of the reasons the Lord chose to be born in the Roman empire.

What are Roman roads?

200

This is considered to be the "inaugural" event of Jesus public ministry.

What is the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

200

We consider this divine person to be the inspiration for all Sacred Scripture.

Who is the Holy Spirit?

200

This word means "one who is sent." 

What is apostle?

200

This fast food chain is ranked #1 with American teens.

What is Chick Fil A?

300

This ancient, Jewish prophet, led the Jews from captivity in Egypt.

Who was Moses?

300

These are the four marks of the Church.

What is one, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic?

300

According to legend, this Roman emperor and persecutor of early Christians, famously danced while Rome burned.

Who was Nero?

300

This word means faith bearing witness even unto death.  In short, being killed for your beliefs.

What is martyrdom?

300

This app is known for its disappearing photo messages.

What is Snapchat?

400

At the time of Jesus, these two main groups of Jewish leaders were primarily responsible for His persecution and death.

Who were the Pharisees and Saducees?

400

This man is considered to be the FIRST Christian martyr.  He was killed by stoning. According to scripture, he asked the Lord to forgive his murderers.

Who was St. Stephen?

400

This child Saint, who was legendarily very beautiful, was persecuted by the Romans for refusing to marry.  She was subsequently beheaded for her Christian beliefs.  Her symbol is a lamb.

Who was Saint Agnes?

400

This Feast of the Church celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles 50 days after the Resurrection.

What is Pentecost?

400

This basketball player is known as "King James."

Who is LeBron James?

500

In AD 70, this Jewish place of worship was completely destroyed.

What was the Temple?

500

This important Saint was one of the leading persecutors of Christians and was converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus.

Who was Saint Paul?

500

This emperor was famous for his defense of the Christian faith.  He produced the Edict of Milan in 313 AD which legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire

Who was Constantine?

500

This is the belief in only one true God.

What is monotheism?

500

If I were to call a man "Unc" I would mean this.

What is, he is old?

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