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This Mendicant religious order of the Catholic Church has the largest number of members.
Franciscans
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The consecrated life became officially established when these three evangelical counsels were vowed by all consecrated followers of Christ
Poverty, Chastity, Obedience
100
Who is the ultimate model of the consecrated life? Give two reasons explaining why.
Jesus
John the Baptist
St. Paul
John
100
St. Francis and this female companion helped established the Franciscan Order
St. Clare
100
While consecrated members are required to pray this five times a day, laity are encouraged to pray it at least twice a day
Liturgy of the Hours/Divine Office
200
This religious order founded in the 20th century has a charism for serving the poorest of the poor.
Missionaries of Charity
200
These early Christians who lived as _________ or ______ (name at least one) inspired the official consecrated life.
Virgins or Hermits
200
True of False: In the Scripture, Jesus teaches that married couples will remain so in heaven
False
200
Known for his party-boy youth, this famous bishop and Church Father helped established communities of female virgin followers of Christ. His rule became the foundation of a religious order centuries after his death
St. Augustine of Hippo
200
This is the term for the distinctive clothing worn by a member of a religious order. Name the three evangelical counsels they are vowed to follow.
Habit: Poverty, Chastity, Obedience
300
This order is marked with the initials S.J. and is known for its prestigious schools and universities
Jesuits
300
This order was founded as a response to the Protestant Reformation and took an additional vow to the pope.
Jesuits
300
T/F: In 1 Corinthians 7, St. Paul writes that virginity is superior to marriage for those called to it.
T/F: In 1 Corinthians 7, St. Paul writes that all are called to marry.
True, F
300
Name two Carmelite saints
Sts. Therese of Lisieux, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, etc
300
T/F: A hermit lives the vows of consecration in seclusion.
T/F: A hermit does not live the evangelical counsels.
True. False
400
Benedictine
400
Name two of the mendicant orders founded in the High Middle Ages (1100-1200s) to reform the consecrated life.
Franciscan / Dominicans / Carmelites
400
In Matthew 19, Jesus teaches that some are born _______, some are made _________, and some make themselves ___________ for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven
Eunuchs
400
Name two Jesuits
Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Pope Francis, etc.
400
This is the official music of the Catholic Church and consecrated life.
Gregorian Chant (it exemplifies, Holiness, Beauty of Form, and universality)
500
While this order is arguably the most intellectual and is marked by the initials O.P, this religious order is famous for their charism of silence.
Dominican. Carthusian
500
Established during the turbulent 6th century, this was the first major religious order in Western Europe founded by…
Benedictines / St. Benedict
500
Name one way in which the consecrated life was foreshadowed in the Old Testament.
Asceticism of Prophets
Temporary celibacy of the high priest
The tribe of Levi having God as their portion rather than land
Essenes
500
Dominicans; St. Dominic
500
Arrange the three stages of formation in their proper order (they may already be…)
Novice / Postulant / Aspirant
Aspirant, Novice, Postulant