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A person whom the church declares has led a holy life and is enjoying life with God in Heaven.
Saint
A saint who has a particular connection to a cause, place, type of work, or person.
Patron Saint
The mother of Jesus, the mother of God. She is also called "our lady" because she is our mother and the Mother of the church
Mary
Who are recognized by the Church for having led a holy life?
Saints
T or F
On Pentecost the Holy Spirit came and filed the disciples with courage to preach the Good News.
True
God's plan for our lives; the purpose for which he made us.
Vocation
Solemn promises that are made to or before God
Vows
Who did Jesus choose as the leader of the Apostles?
Peter
we live our baptismal commitment and call as...
Priest, prophet, and king
T or F
Canonization is a declaration by the Pope naming a person a Bishop.
False
the Pope is naming a person a Saint
Immaculate conception
God's rule of peace, justice, and love that exists in Heaven, but has not yet come in its fullness on Earth.
Kingdom of God
____ is a model of faith who prays for you from heaven.
Patron saint
Jesus sent the apostles out to ______, _______, ______ & _______ in his name.
preach
teach
forgive
heal
T or F
All Baptized members of the church receive a vocation from God.
True
Some of the minimum requirements given by Church leaders for deepening your relationship with God and the Church.
Precepts of the Church
The teaching office of the Church, which is all of he bishops in union with the pope.
Magisterium
Who are the Chief teachers of the church?
The pope and bishops
Beatification is the _____ step in the process of becoming a saint.
Second
T or F
All christians are called by God to put themselves and their needs first
False
They must put the needs of others first
The second step in the process of becoming a Saint, in which a venerable person is recognized by the Church as having brought about a miracle through his or her prayers of intercession.
Beatification
A declaration by the Pope naming a persona Saint. These saints have special feast days or memorials in the Church's calendar.
canonization
Doctor
How did Catherine of Siena live the words "We must be the change we wish to see?"
She worked hard to solve problems, She cared for people who were sick and worked hard to make peace
T or F
Laity consists of deacons and religious educators
False
Laity consists of both single and married people