This word means becoming more God-like, living in His presence and with His love
Holiness
What are the four marks of the Church?
One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
This special devotion is commonly prayed on Fridays, especially during Lent.
Stations of the Cross
This angel leads the battle in Heaven that is recorded in the Book of Revelation
St. Michael
My simple definition of holiness is union with a particular person. Who is this person?
Jesus Christ
The word _______ comes from Greek and Hebrew words that mean "messenger from God."
Angel
What two things does the Church encourage to help us grow in holiness? (Hint: look at the category titles)
Prayer and worship
This type of prayer helps us remember and honor in a special way Jesus' unique presence in the Eucharist.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
This angel announces the birth of both John the Baptist and Jesus
St. Gabriel
What is the main obstacle to growing in holiness?
Sin
The essential characteristics that distinguish Christ's Church and her mission are called the _______ of the Church
Marks
List three things you can do to sanctify (make holy) your day.
Some ideas:
-praying immediately after waking up
-praying before starting homework or sports practices
-praying before eating
What are the seven sacraments?
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Holy Orders
This angel heals Tobit of his blindness and helps Tobit's wife struggle against evil
St. Raphael
This beatified saint will be the first "Gamer Saint." He played Halo and loved Pokémon and Mario but limited himself to playing 1 hour per week. He used his skills in technology to create a website of all the Eucharistic miracles.
Blessed Carlo Acutis
When the holiness of God is seen and communicated in creation and in humans, the _______ of God is shown to the world.
Glory
Why is the Church holy? (Two reasons)
Christ is holy and the Holy Spirit dwells within her
This type of prayer is the official prayer of the Church and marks every part of the day as holy. All ordained priests and deacons, and consecrated religious are required to pray this. (I pray this now as part of preparing for priesthood).
Liturgy of the Hours
This beatified saint was a priest who worked undercover during an anti-Catholic era in Mexico and was eventually martyred in 1927.
Blessed Miguel Pro
This day widely celebrated throughout the United States comes one day before All Saints Day (The Solemnity of All Saints) and two days before All Souls Day.
Halloween
St. Irenaeus famously wrote, "The glory of God is man fully _________."
alive
Human beings are created by God to be uniquely holy because we are made in his image with a(n) _________ & __________.
Intellect
Free will
Today is the feast day of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French nun who spread devotion to which organ of Jesus? (Hint: A statue of this devotion is in this room)
Sacred Heart of Jesus
This French saint, known as the "Little Flower," is known for her "Little Way," doing small things with great love.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
The first step(s) in growing to holiness is...
a) praying for the grace to be holy
b) receiving God's particular love for me
c) doing ordinary things with great love
d) all the above