Corporal Works of Mercy
Identify 2 Corporal Works of Mercy help someone to stay alive?
Feed the hungry
Give drink to the thirsty
How many Spiritual Works of Mercy are there?
7
I donate food to the food pantry at church. Which work of mercy am I performing?
Feed the Hungry
I teach PREP class. What Spiritual work of mercy am I performing?
Instruct the ignorant
A Saint who lived in India and helped to care for the sick and homeless in her country.
St. Teresa (Mother Teresa) of Calcutta
Shelter the homeless
Clothe the naked
Name 2 of the Spiritual Works of Mercy that have to do with teaching others.
Instruct the Ignorant
Counsel the Doubtful
I donate clothes to the clothing drive at church. Which work of mercy am I performing?
Clothe the Naked
When I say this prayer, what Spiritual work of mercy am I performing?Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
Pray for the living and the dead
This Saint was attracted to the Catholic Church by how Catholics seemed to love and care for one another, especially the poor and needy. She was eager to learn from other cultures, but also wanted to share the abundance of her African-American culture and spirituality. She became a highly acclaimed evangelizer, teacher, writer, and singer sharing the joy of the Gospel and her rich cultural heritage throughout the nation.
Saint Thea Bowman
Name the Corporal Work of Mercy which is a more common task in times of war?
Bury the Dead
Name 2 Spiritual Works of Mercy where something wrong was done to you.
Forgive offenses
Bear wrongs patientlyI go and visit a friend who was in a bad car accident at the hospital. What Corporal Work of mercy am I performing?
Visit the sick
Someone hurt my feelings and said they were sorry, but I am still hurt and mad. I work hard to forgive them. What 2 works of mercy am I performing?
Forgive offenses
Bear wrongs patiently
This Saint has a Catholic organization named after him. He spent most of his life helping the poor. He is the patron Saint of charitable societies.
St. Vincent de Paul
Visit the Sick
Visit the imprisoned
Name 1 Spiritual Work of Mercy we can perform everyday no matter what.
Pray for the Living and the Dead
I decide to give my time to Habitat for Humanity and I help build a house for someone. What Corporal Works of mercy am I performing?
Shelter the homeless
Someone tells me that they are not sure Jesus is present in the Blessed Sacrament. I encourage them to sit in front of the Blessed Sacrament and pray for the grace to feel and understand Jesus' presence. What spiritual work of mercy am I performing?
Counsel the doubtful
This Saint devoted his life to combating heresy. He is the patron saint of astronomers, the Dominican Republic, and the innocent who are falsely accused of crimes. It is said that the Blessed Mother appeared to him and gave him the rosary.
Saint Dominic
Is it easy to perform Corporal Works of Mercy? Why, or why not?
No, because it takes action. It is not something one can achieve passively. One must act.
If I go to visit my neighbor who's family member just died. Which Spiritual Work of Mercy am I performing.
Comforting the afflicted
I write a letter to people who are in jail. What Corporal Work of Mercy am I performing?
Visit the imprisoned
I tell someone that God wants them to value all life who is not showing the value of life. Which work of mercy am I performing?
Admonish Sinners
This Saint worked with the children of the poor in Italy, often entertaining them with magic tricks. While visiting the prisons, the priest saw that many boys were imprisoned. The conditions were terrible, and he wanted to help other boys stay out of prison. He helped them find work and a place to live. He is the patron saint of juvenile delinquents.
Saint John Bosco