EARLY LIFE & HOME
Where did St. Verena grow up?
Upper Egypt, near a small city close to Luxor.
What job did St. Verena do for the soldiers?
She was a nurse.
Who led the group of Christian soldiers called the Theban Legion?
St. Maurice.
Why was St. Verena put into prison?
Because she refused to worship idols and spoke about Jesus.
What did St. Verena teach young girls?
How to stay clean and healthy.
What kind of family did St. Verena grow up in?
A Christian family that loved God.
Who did St. Verena help when they were sick or hurt?
Soldiers and people in need.
What did the emperor want the soldiers to worship?
Idols.
What did St. Verena do while she was in prison?
She prayed and read the Bible.
What did St. Verena teach people about besides hygiene?
Jesus and His teachings.
Name one way St. Verena helped at church when she was young.
She cleaned the church, swept, dusted, and did hard tasks.
Where did St. Verena travel to help the soldiers?
Europe, in a place we now call Switzerland.
What did St. Maurice and the soldiers say when asked to worship idols?
They would only worship Jesus Christ.
Who appeared to St. Verena in prison?
Angels and St. Maurice.
What miracle happened when the nuns had no food?
A man donated 40 barrels of wheat.
How did St. Verena show she loved God even as a young girl?
She prayed, helped others, and served in the church.
Why did St. Verena want to go with the soldiers to war?
So she could help care for them when they were sick or wounded.
What happened to the soldiers who refused to worship idols?
They were martyred and received the crown of martyrdom.
Who became very sick while St. Verena was in prison?
The Roman governor.
Who appeared to St. Verena when she was old and sick?
The Virgin Mary.
Why is St. Verena a good example for kids at home and church?
She helped without complaining and served others with love.
How is St. Verena like a helper we see today, such as a nurse or caregiver?
She cared for people, comforted them, and helped them heal.
Why is their choice an example of strong faith?
They chose Jesus even when it meant losing their lives.
Why was St. Verena released from prison?
She prayed for the governor, and God healed him.
What lesson does St. Verena’s whole life teach us?
To serve others with love, faith, and kindness without expecting anything in return.