Name That Saint
Joan of Arc
What was Constantine's position in the Roman Empire?
Emperor
At age 13 Thomas decided to join which order of priests:
A. Benedictines
B. Dominicans
C. Franciscans
B. Dominicans
What country was Joan from?
France
George's parents couldn't afford the tuition at Oxford, where he went to school, so what job did he have to pay for school?
A. Took care of horses
B. Servant to wealthier students
C. Janitor at school
B. Servant to wealthier students
Who is the only saint we studied who came to America?
George Whitefield
Constantine was converted to Christianity because of a vision he received before what important battle?
A. Battle of Milan
B. Battle of Milvian Bridge
C. Battle of Martinville
B. Battle of Milvian Bridge
How did Thomas's family try to convince him not to join the order of Catholic priests that he wanted to join?
Kidnapped him and held him captive in a castle for a year
What extended conflict between France and England sparked Joan's involvement in national politics and military activity?
The Hundred Years' War
George was part of a "holy club" at Oxford with which very important people in the history of Methodism?
John and Charles Wesley
These two saints were ministers/priests.
Thomas Aquinas
George Whitefield
What sign appeared to Constantine before an important battle with the message, "In this sign, you will conquer"?
Chi Ro (XP)
Which job did Thomas NOT have?
A. Priest
B. Teacher
C. Knight
D. Advisor to the Pope
C. Knight
At what age did Joan approach the army commander and begin making predictions about military battles?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
A. 16
Why did George go from preaching inside churches to preaching outside in the open?
Because of his critiques of the Anglican Church and clergy, he was not allowed in pulpits of local churches and started preaching outside
These two saints experienced visions from God.
Constantine
Joan of Arc
The Edict of Milan, passed by Constantine in 313 A.D. declared which of the following:
A. Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire
B. Christianity was outlawed in the Roman Empire
C. The practice of all religions, including Christianity, was permitted in the Roman Empire
C. The practice of all religions, including Christianity, was permitted in the Roman Empire
What was Thomas's view of the relationship between science, reason, and faith?
All are ways to connect with and learn about God
For what crime(s) was Joan arrested and put on trial?
What was unique about George's preaching style?
It was overly emotive with practiced gestures and theatrics, often spoke extemporaneously, evoked emotional responses from audience
Two of our saints had (kind of mean) nicknames. Who were the saints and what were the nicknames?
Thomas Aquinas - "Dumb Ox"
George Whitefield - "Dr. Squintum"
Constantine presided over the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. which affirmed the divinity of Jesus (Jesus = God!). Which previous saint that we have studied was instrumental in this decision?
Athanasius
Which of the following is NOT one of Thomas's arguments for the existence of God:
A. Watchmaker - discover a watch in nature, assume an intelligent being created it, same with the world
B. Motion - must be a First Mover not moved by another cause
C. Spark of divinity within each being that witnesses to God
C. Spark of divinity within each being that witnesses to God
How did Joan die?
Burned at the stake - burned twice, ashes scattered in river
Why were other religious people of the day critical of George's preaching style?
Questioned the authenticity of the responses, thought he was taking away the "holiness" of worship