Lesson 3 Martyrs

Martyrs  who were they and what happened to them and Why ?

• Martyrs are people who are celebrated for their wealth and success.
• Martyrs are individuals who died for their beliefs, often inspiring others through their sacrifice.
• Martyrs are individuals who lived long lives without any struggles.
• Martyrs are those who avoid conflict and seek comfort in their beliefs.

first Christian heroes, or martyrs. The Greek word for martyr means

• sacrifice
• follower
• witness
• believer

A person who was killed for their testimony for Jesus or faith in Jesus

• Disciple
• Martyr
• Prophet
• Apostle

Martyrdom was seen as a ^{_________________} in the early Church.

• political statement
• ritualistic practice
• philosophical debate
• Charism

Who are the communion of Saints ?

• A list of saints recognized by the Pope.
• A group of saints who perform miracles together.
• The communion of Saints is the spiritual union of all members of the Christian Church, living and dead.
• The collection of holy relics in a church.

 How do Christians commemorate and honor martyrs.

• By building statues of martyrs
• By fasting and praying for forgiveness
• By celebrating their birthdays with gifts
• Christians commemorate martyrs by observing feast days, holding services, and sharing their stories.

relics in the Catholic Church are ?

• Physical remains or personal effects of saints.
• Ceremonial objects used in Mass.
• Religious texts from the Bible.
• Historical artifacts from ancient Rome.

what are Intercessors 

• Intercessors are individuals who perform rituals.
• Intercessors are people who give speeches in public.
• Intercessors are individuals who pray on behalf of others.
• Intercessors are leaders of a church.

 Who was St. Perpetua?

• A famous philosopher from the 1st century.
• A fictional character in a medieval novel.
• St. Perpetua was a Christian martyr and saint from the 3rd century.
• A Roman general known for his military conquests.

Who was the Who was the first martyr? after Jesus's death

• James
• Peter
• John
• Stephen