WorksheetsSteps to Sainthood
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
In the Catholic Church, a “saint” has a more specific meaning: someone who has led a life of ________.
Prayer
Heroic Virtue
Kindness
Miracles
What is the definition heroic virtue?
super powers
A habit of good conduct that has become a second nature.
A life a prayer and kindness.
A person able to perform miracles.
In the early days of the Church, Christians only called the martyrs saints.
True
False
Who was one of the early martyrs of the Church?
St. Pope John Paul II
St. Francis Assisi
Mother Teresa
St. Justin Martyr
A special procedure developed by the Church to make sure that people considered saints really were holy is called ________.
A petitioner
Canonization
Mass
Baptism
The official process of canonization, does not begin until how many years after the death of the candidate?
50 years
5 years
200 years
There is no rule on how many years.
How does the Church determine if certain people are saints?
The Church does not determine if certain people are saints.
The Church prays and waits for an answer from God.
The Church requires special instruction for those who want to become a saint.
The Church investigates the person's life.
The person who asks the diocesan bishop to begin the investigation is called the _________
Investigator
Pope
Petitioner
Servant of God
When a Cause is officially begun the candidate receives what title?
Saint
Servant of God
Venerable
Blessed
Once a report is made of the candidate's life, where is it sent?
Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
Shrine of the Sacred Heart
Council of Cardinal Advisors
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
If the evidence confirms that the person tried to live as a good Christian and led a life of heroic virtue, the Pope accepts the report. The person is then declared _______.
A Bishop
A Cardinal
Venerable
Holy
In order for the candidate to become Beautified , there must be proof of a ______.
Heroic Virtue
Miracle
Prayerful Life
Vision
When a miracle is investigated, there must be evidence that ________.
People prayed to that person for intercession.
The committee completed the investigation for the Cause.
The would be saint lived a perfect life.
The Pope believes the miracle really occurred.
What is usually required after Beatification before the holy person is declared a saint?
A second miracle
Another investigation of the person's life
Witnesses to account for the holiness of the person.
A waiting period of 5 years
Where is the celebration held that officially declares the person a Saint?
In the diocese where the person lived.
In the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.
In Dever, Colorado
In St. Peter's Basilica
