8th Grade Session 3

What was the cause of people becoming martyrs during the early years in history?

• People decided they wanted to be heroes.

• People chose to die for Nero.

• Discrimination against Christians and Nero's persecution of the Christian Church.

The word 'martyr' means witness.

• False

• True

Martyrdom was seen as a Charism, a witness to their faith.

• False

• True

Were martyrs willing to die as a consequence of believing in Jesus?

• No

• Yes

What do martyrs do as intercessors?

• They relax and take a break.

• They count to 20 and hope for the best.

• They have direct access to God and pray for the needs of those left behind.

• They interfere with Christianity.

Martyrs are members of the Communion of Saints.

• False.

• True.

What is the Communion of Saints?

• It is when the saints receive Holy Communion.

• It is when the saints all have a party together.

• It is the community of all those living and dead, who believe in Jesus and follow his teachings.

Was Christianity outlawed during the most intense persecution?

• No.

• Yes.

What are relics?

• A scripture made by one of the disciples.

• Items that belonged to the martyrs which are displayed in churches and basilicas.

• A new version of the Old Testament

What do we receive during the Sacrament of Confirmation?

• Holy Communion

• Gifts from our friends

• The gift of courage