The French
Known as the “Maid of Orléans”, this saint was executed by the English-allied Burgundians for supporting the coronation of King Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years' War. For 100 points, name this saint, the teenage martyr who led an army.
Who is St. Joan of Arc?
Nearly all of Western philosophy is a reaction to this saint's comprehensive works, as he attempted to reconcile Christian theology with Aristotle's philosophy. For 100 points, name this Italian Dominican friar who wrote the Summa Theologiae.
Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?
This saint and martyr's symbol is the upside-down cross, a reference to the manner in which he was crucified. For 100 points, name this saint, the first Bishop of Rome and prime Apostle.
Who is St. Peter?
This father was a carpenter who peacefully passed away before his son began his public ministry. For 100 points, name this saint, the spouse of the Virgin Mary and the patron of a holy, happy death.
Who is St. Joseph?
Not all of the universal Church celebrates All Saints' Day on November 1. The Eastern Catholic Churches, specifically the Byzantine Churches, celebrate the saints on the Sunday after a certain holy day. For 100 points, name that holy day, the commemoration of the Holy Spirit descending upon the Apostles and the birthday of the Catholic Church.
What is Pentecost?
The only King of France to be canonized as a saint (so far), this saint was renowned for bringing France to its golden age in the medieval era while ruling with moral integrity. For 200 points, name this saint, the namesake of a city formerly home to the "Rams" NFL team.
Who is St. Louis?
(King St. Louis IX)
Mentored by St. Ambrose, this saint led a very sinful and corrupt life in his youth. After his conversion, he later became a Bishop and produced for us his autobiographical Confessions. For 200 points, name this North African saint, theologian, and philosopher.
Who is St. Augustine of Hippo?
A soldier in the Roman army, this martyr's symbol and flag became the flag of England. For 200 points, name this saint, who is often associated with a tale in which he slays a wicked dragon.
Who is St. George?
This Holy Father was called by God to leave his home and settle in the land of Canaan. He was asked by God to sacrifice his only son, but was stopped by an angel of the Lord. For 200 points, name this holy patriarch who was promised descendants as numerous as the stars.
Who is Abraham?
There are several steps in the process of being declared a saint. First, one must be declared a Servant of God, and then one must be considered "Venerable". However, there is one more step before recognized sainthood. For 200 points, name this title given to those who have been beatified.
What is Blessed?
This saint passed away at age 24 from tuberculosis, yet in her short life, she promoted a very popular and simplistic approach to spirituality. For 300 points, name this Discalced Carmelite nun, who received the nickname "Little Flower".
Who is St. Therese of Lisieux?
This Spanish noblewoman promoted a deeply mystical approach to spirituality and worked tirelessly during the Catholic Reformation to address the errors fo Protestantism. For 400 points, name this patron saint of Spain, a nun who shares her name with a more recent "Motherly" saint.
Who is St. Teresa of Avila?
This saint ventured to Japan and Borneo to bring the Christian faith, and he reportedly spoke in tongues unknown to him in order to evangelize the natives of Asia. For 300 points, name this friend of St. Ignatius of Loyola, co-founder of the Jesuit Order, and patron of foreign missions.
Who is St. Francis Xavier?
This mother gave us a portion of the "Hail Mary", saying "Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb." to her cousin. Before she said this line, her own child leapt for joy inside the womb. For 300 points, name this mother of St. John the Baptist.
Who is St. Elizabeth?
All Saints' Day commemorates the Church Triumphant, the souls in Heaven, while the following day, All Souls' Day commemorates the Church Penitent, the souls found in a different "location". For 300 points, name this state of those who die in God's grace, yet have retained venial sin.
What is purgatory?
This saint is best known for his promotion of devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary, but he also preached in France. For 400 points, name this author of True Devotion to Mary whose personal motto was Totus tuus ("completely yours").
Who is St. Louis de Montfort?
One of the Great Latin Fathers of the Church, this saint translated the original Hebrew text of the Old Testament as well as the Greek text of the New Testament into Latin. For 400 points, name this hermit and theologian who produced the Latin Vulgate Bible.
Who is St. Jerome?
This saint was a deacon of the Church just years after the Crucifixion and is considered to be its very first martyr, or Protomartyr of the Church. For 400 points, name this martyr who was stoned to death in Jerusalem for speaking about the Holy Spirit (which was witnessed by the future St. Paul).
Who is St. Stephen?
This mother is widely venerated as the patron of disappointing children and the conversion of relatives because of her great efforts to prayerfully reform her son's sinful nature. For 400 points, name this mother of St. Augustine.
Who is St. Monica?
The Feast of All Saints originated to commemorate Pope St. Gregory III's founding of a church in Rome to house the relics of saints. It was decreed a day of obligation by Louis the Pious, the son of Charlemagne, in a certain kingdom. For 400 points, name this nation, the predecessor of France and Germany.
What is the Carolingian Empire / Holy Roman Empire?
This saint grew up during the Reign of Terror of the French Revolution, during which clergy were indiscriminately executed. He practiced his faith while on the run and eventually became a priest under Napoleon's rule. For 500 points, name this saint, who helped revive Catholicism in post-Revolution France.
St. John Vianney
This mystic is widely renowned for her involvement in medieval European politics, owing to her strong friendship and ties to the Papacy. In fact, she ended the Avignon Papacy by convincing Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome. For 500 points, name this lay member of the Dominican Order who is a joint patron of Italy as well as Europe.
Who is St. Catherine of Siena?
This saint was martyred when a Roman official placed him on a hot gridiron to be roasted alive. He famously joked, “I’m well done on this side. Turn me over!” during his martyrdom. For 500 points, name this patron saint of comedians and chefs.
Who is St. Lawrence?
This Holy Mother has been bestowed many titles by the Catholic Church, including Ark of the Covenant, Co-Mediatrix of All Graces, Morning Star, and Gate of Heaven. For 500 points, name this woman :).
Who is the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Liturgical colors are changed based upon the liturgical season or feast day that a particular Mass is celebrated during. For 500 points, name the liturgical color associated with All Saints' Day, the same color used for the Easter and Christmas seasons, as well as Marian feast days.
What is white?