Vocabulary
A sacred object, like a martyr’s bone or hair, kept in a church as a reminder of faith.
What is a relic?
This emperor blamed Christians for the fire of Rome and persecuted them.
Who is Nero?
A person who dies for their faith in Jesus.
What is a martyr?
The community of all believers, living and dead, who follow Jesus.
What is the Communion of Saints?
This Spirit gives charisms to help build the Church.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
A gift from the Holy Spirit to serve others and build up the Church.
What is a charism?
Christians were sometimes called this because they refused to worship local gods.
What are atheists?
This word means “witness.”
What is martyr?
This group includes all who believe in Jesus and are united in faith.
What is the Church?
Charisms are meant to serve others and do this for the Church.
What is build it up?
The Jewish court that ruled on religious matters.
What is the Sanhedrin?
The Sanhedrin judged matters of this kind.
What are religious matters?
Martyrs showed this by staying true to Jesus even when facing death.
What are courage and faith?
Martyrs are part of this spiritual family because of their faith.
What is the Communion of Saints?
The Holy Spirit strengthens us with gifts for service and love, called these.
What are charisms?
Someone who prays to God on behalf of others.
What is an intercessor?
The first Christian martyr, accused of blasphemy.
Who is St. Stephen?
The courage of martyrs can inspire us to show this in daily life.
What is faithfulness to God?
Saints can act as these, praying to God on our behalf.
What are intercessors?
Using our charisms helps us follow this person’s example.
Who is Jesus?
An adult preparing to join the Christian faith through Baptism.
What is a catechumen?
Churches often kept these to remind people of martyrs’ faith.
What are relics?
Martyrs remind us to stay true to this, even when life is difficult.
What is our faith in Jesus?
We honor saints and martyrs because they show us how to live like this.
What is faithful discipleship?
The Church honors martyrs as witnesses to the power of this Spirit.
What is the Holy Spirit?