Holiness & the Church
The Church is holy because its source is this.
God/Jesus
This term describes the passing on of authority from the Apostles to bishops
Apostolic succession
“Vocation” means this.
A call (from God)
A saint is a person who has done this.
Lived a holy life and is in Heaven
A false teaching about the faith.
Heresy
The Church is both divine and this.
Human
The sacrament that continues the mission of the Apostles is this.
Holy Orders
Name two of the four main vocations in the Church.
Single, Married, Religious, Consecrated/Priesthood
Saints show us how to live this
Holy Lives
Rejecting the faith completely.
Apostasy
Holiness comes from this, not human perfection.
Grace
Name the three degrees of Holy Orders.
Deacon, Priest, Bishop
Vocation involving vows like poverty and obedience.
Religious life or Consecrated Life
This saint was a teenager who used technology to spread the faith.
St Carlo Acutis
Breaking unity without denying belief.
Schism
The Church is holy but always in need of this.
Conversion
Explain why apostolic succession is important for Church unity.
It preserves consistent teaching and authority across time
All vocations lead to this same goal.
Holiness/Heaven
This saint is known as the first Martyr
St. Stephen
The Eucharist is truly this.
Real Presence
How do the sacraments contribute to the holiness of the Church?
Give grace, strengthen believers, and help them grow in holiness
This role continues Peter’s leadership.
Pope
Explain how religious life helps someone grow in holiness.
Through prayer, community, vows, and service
Why are saints important for the Church today?
They provide real-life examples of holiness and show it is possible
Bread and wine becoming Christ’s Body and Blood.
Transubstantiation