The Life of St. Monica

In which century did St. Monica live?

• 5th century

• 4th century

• 6th century

• 3rd century

What is St. Monica recognized as the patron saint of?

• Mothers, wives, and difficult marriages

• Single individuals

• Fathers

• Happy relationships

Who was St. Monica's son, known for his philosophical contributions?

• St. Augustine

• St. Thomas Aquinas

• St. Jerome

• St. Francis of Assisi

How many children did St. Monica raise as a single mother?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

What was St. Monica's greatest dream for her children?

• To see her children become famous and well-respected leaders.

• To ensure her children become wealthy and powerful.

• To see her children embrace Christianity and live virtuous lives.

• To have her children travel the world and experience different cultures.

What was Augustine's attitude towards Christianity in his youth?

• Augustine was a devout Christian from a young age.

• Augustine fully embraced Christianity in his youth.

• Augustine was indifferent and uninterested in Christianity during his youth.

• Augustine was skeptical and ambivalent towards Christianity in his youth.

What did St. Monica do after her husband's death?

• St. Monica became a wealthy merchant.

• St. Monica abandoned her faith and family.

• St. Monica traveled to Rome to seek justice.

• St. Monica dedicated herself to prayer and her son's spiritual well-being.

Who encouraged St. Monica to continue praying for Augustine?

• St. Ambrose

• St. Francis

• St. Peter

• St. Paul

What phrase did the priest use to comfort St. Monica about her son?

• Your son will be saved.

• Your son is lost.

• Your son will never change.

• Your son is beyond hope.

How did St. Monica's faith influence her parenting?

• St. Monica's faith inspired her to pray for her son's conversion and set a strong example of Christian values.

• Her faith led her to impose strict rules without understanding her son's needs.

• St. Monica focused solely on her career and neglected her son's upbringing.

• St. Monica believed that faith was irrelevant to parenting.