Week 1: The Holy Family
Who was chosen to take care of St. Mary?
St. Joseph
How many sons did St. Dolagy have?
Four
How old was St. Kyriakos when he became a martyr?
Three years old
Who was St. Monica’s son?
St. Augustine
What does God promise to people who love and obey Him?
Eternal life in Heaven.
Where was Jesus born?
In a manger in Bethlehem
What did St. Dolagy and her sons refuse to do?
Worship idols
What were St. Kyriakos’ first words?
“I am a Christian.”
What did St. Monica do for many years for her son?
Prayed and cried for his salvation
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Who said this?
Jesus
What did the angel tell St. Joseph to do when King Herod wanted to harm Jesus?
Take St. Mary and Jesus to Egypt
What did St. Dolagy do with her money after her husband died?
Gave it to the poor and orphans
Who threw St. Kyriakos down the steps?
The ruler Alexander
Who helped lead St. Augustine to believe in God?
Bishop Ambrose
“He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me.” – What does this mean?
We must love God most of all
What makes someone a saint?
Loving God so much that they sacrifice for Him
Why did St. Dolagy want her sons to be martyred before her?
So none of them would be afraid or deny Christ
What did St. Julitta thank God for after her son died?
That Kyriakos was accepted into heaven
What can we learn from St. Monica’s prayers for her family?
That we should never stop praying for others, because God hears our prayers and can change hearts.
Which saint best showed this verse (“Christ lives in me”) through her prayers and patience?
St. Monica
What did St. Mary and St. Joseph both have in common that made them such good examples for families?
They both trusted God completely and obeyed Him, even when life was hard.
What heavenly reward did St. Dolagy and her sons receive for staying faithful to Jesus?
They received the crowns of martyrdom and eternal life with Christ in Heaven.
How can we be like St. Kyriakos and St. Julitta in our own lives today?
By always being proud to say we are Christians and trusting God no matter what happens.
What did St. Augustine become later in life?
A bishop and great saint
Finish this verse: “For whoever does the will of God is My ______ and My ______ and My ______.” (Mark 3:35)
Brother, sister, and mother.