St. Paul Miki and Company

What was the profession of St. Paul Miki?

• Chef

• Astronaut

• Professional athlete

• Jesuit brother

Where and when was St. Paul Miki martyred?

• Jerusalem, Israel, on December 25, 0

• Nagasaki, Japan, on February 5, 1597

• Rome, Italy, on July 4, 1776

• Athens, Greece, on September 11, 2001

Who were the companions of St. Paul Miki in his martyrdom?

• 100 companions

• 50 companions

• 25 companions

• 10 companions

What were the circumstances leading to the martyrdom of St. Paul Miki?

• He died of natural causes in his old age

• He was martyred along with 25 other Christians in Japan in 1597.

• He was executed for treason against the Japanese government

• He was killed in a shipwreck

How did St. Paul Miki and his companions demonstrate their faith during their martyrdom?

• They sang hymns and prayed while being crucified.

• They begged for mercy and forgiveness

• They fought back against their captors

• They renounced their faith under pressure

What is the significance of St. Paul Miki's martyrdom in the history of Christianity in Japan?

• It resulted in the conversion of the entire Japanese population to Christianity

• It had no impact on the history of Christianity in Japan

• It led to the decline of Christianity in Japan

• It marked the beginning of persecution against Christians in Japan and led to the growth of Christianity through the example of the martyrs' faith.

How is St. Paul Miki and his companions honored in the Catholic Church?

• as missionaries

• as explorers

• as martyrs

• as scholars

What lessons can we learn from the life and martyrdom of St. Paul Miki?

• Lessons of fear, cowardice, and giving up

• Lessons of faith, courage, and perseverance

• Lessons of dishonesty, deceit, and betrayal

• Lessons of laziness, indifference, and apathy

What impact did the martyrdom of St. Paul Miki have on the spread of Christianity in Japan?

• It led to the persecution of Christians in Japan

• It had no impact on the spread of Christianity in Japan

• It inspired many Japanese people to convert to Christianity despite the persecution they faced.

• It caused the decline of Christianity in Japan

How does the story of St. Paul Miki and his companions inspire people today?

• By promoting fear, doubt, and giving up in difficult situations.

• By advocating for violence, intolerance, and discrimination.

• By encouraging selfishness, dishonesty, and laziness.

• By showing courage, faith, and perseverance in the face of adversity.