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100

The Saint that had a special love for animals and nature.

Saint Frances of Assisi

100

A man or woman recognized by the Church as a model teacher of the faith. 

Doctor of the Church

100

The angel that visited Mary during the Annunciation to tell her she would be with child through the Holy Spirit.

Gabriel

100

To take on human form. This describes when Jesus became man.

Incarnate

100

The Saint who founded the monastic community called Benedictine monks. 

Saint Benedict

200
The Saint who promoted Sacred Music.

Saint Gregory the Great

200

The doctrine affirming that Jesus assumed human nature while maintaining the same diving nature as God the Father.

Consubtantial

200

The Herald that was converted on the Road to Damascus and was the messenger to the Gentiles. 

Saint Paul
200

The official teaching authority of the church.

Magesterium

200

The Saint who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Saint Ignatius of Loyola

300

The Dominican Priest and Theologian who believed faith and reason work together. 

Saint Thomas Aquinas

300

The Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Paschal Mystery

300

The Council that affirmed the church's belief that Jesus is consubstantial with the Father and equal in every way.

Council of Nicaea

300

The way in which the risen Jesus Christ is present in the Eucharist in the consecrated Bread and Wine. 

Real Presence

300

The Benedictine abbess who was gifted in music, writing, medicines, and the study of nautre. 

Saint Hildegard

400

The Saint known as the Apostle of the Germans.

Saint Bonafice

400

A form of religious life in which men and women live out their vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in a stable community.

Monasticism

400

The Council that affirmed Jesus is human in every way except sin. The also declared the Holy Spirit is equal to the Father and the Son. The also wrote the Nicene Creed with the teachings of another Council.

Council of Constantinople

400

Defenders of the faith.

Apologists

400

The Irish monk who spoke boldly when he believed people were acting wrong. 

Saint Columban

500

The Saint who demonstrated forgiveness and courage by returning to a place that he had suffered. 

Saint Patrick

500

To be made special or holy to God through a prayer or blessing.

Consecrated

500

The Council that taught we could call Mary the Mother of Jesus and Mother of God.

Council of Ephesus

500

One or more psalm verses sung in reponse duringt he liturgy.

Antiphons

500

The Saint who wrote prayers and hymns honoring the Eucharist.

St. Thomas Aquinas