Saints and Marytrs
Emporers and Early Christianity
Heresy
Misc.
Vocabulary
100

The person was known for being a close follower of Jesus and the first Pope

St. Peter

100

This Roman emperor brutally persecuted Christians and blamed them for the Great Fire of Rome.

Nero

100

A person who teaches a heresy is called?

a heretic 

100

St. Peter Chanel was from what order? 

The Marists

100

The Bishop of Rome and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church is?

The Pope

200

This person is the founder of the Benedictine order

St. Benedict 

200

This emperor ordered churches destroyed and Christians arrested in one of the worst persecutions.

Diocletian 

200

This person was a priest and a forceful speaker behind the heresy of Arianism. 

Arius 

200

What color do priests wear during Lent?

Purple

200

Who is a person who dies for their faith? The word comes from a Greek word meaning “witness?"

 martyr

300

This woman was a servant to Perpetua.  She was pregnant at the time of her arrest. 

St. Felicity 

300

This emperor ended Christian persecution and allowed Christianity to be practiced freely.

Constantine

300

This Saint was also present at the Council of Nicaea, and tradition says he slapped Arius in the face. 

St. Nicholas 

300

What do we celebrate 40 days after Easter?

The Ascension 

300

These men are followers of Jesus, chosen to spread the news of Jesus after Pentecost. 

Apostles 

400

This person stood up to Arianism; he was a Bishop and attended the first Council of Nicaea

St. Athanasius 

400

Peter did not feel worthy to die in the same manner as Jesus, how was he crucified? 

Upside down on the cross

400

Athanasius, the bishop, who defended Christian doctrine, came from what country?

Egypt

400

Our current Pope is originally from what city?

Chicago

400

What is harassment, suffering, or death inflicted on Christians because of their faith?

Persecution

500

This person acquired many bad habits in his youth but became one of the great Doctors and Fathers of the Church. 

St. Augustine

500

Nero was emperor when Peter and this other saint (considered an Apostle) were martyred. 

St. Paul
500

The Church called this kind of meeting to address false teachings

Eccumenical Council (or Council of Nicaea)

500

How many books are in the Catholic Bible?

73

500

This community where monks live, it is often in a remote area. 

Monastery