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Steps to Sainthood

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

In the Catholic Church, a “saint” has a more specific meaning: someone who has led a life of ________.

a)

Prayer

b)

Heroic Virtue

c)

Kindness

d)

Miracles

2.

What is the definition heroic virtue?

a)

super powers

b)

A habit of good conduct that has become a second nature.

c)

A life a prayer and kindness.

d)

A person able to perform miracles.

3.

In the early days of the Church, Christians only called the martyrs saints.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Who was one of the early martyrs of the Church?

a)

St. Pope John Paul II

b)

St. Francis Assisi

c)

Mother Teresa

d)

St. Justin Martyr

5.

A special procedure developed by the Church to make sure that people considered saints really were holy is called ________.

a)

A petitioner

b)

Canonization

c)

Mass

d)

Baptism

6.

The official process of canonization, does not begin until how many years after the death of the candidate?

a)

50 years

b)

5 years

c)

200 years

d)

There is no rule on how many years.

7.

How does the Church determine if certain people are saints?

a)

The Church does not determine if certain people are saints.

b)

The Church prays and waits for an answer from God.

c)

The Church requires special instruction for those who want to become a saint.

d)

The Church investigates the person's life.

8.

The person who asks the diocesan bishop to begin the investigation is called the _________

a)

Investigator

b)

Pope

c)

Petitioner

d)

Servant of God

9.

When a Cause is officially begun the candidate receives what title?

a)

Saint

b)

Servant of God

c)

Venerable

d)

Blessed

10.

Once a report is made of the candidate's life, where is it sent?

a)

Congregation for the Causes of Saints.

b)

Shrine of the Sacred Heart

c)

Council of Cardinal Advisors

d)

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes

11.

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)

A Bishop

b)

A Cardinal

c)

Venerable

d)

Holy

12.

In order for the candidate to become Beautified , there must be proof of a ______.

a)

Heroic Virtue

b)

Miracle

c)

Prayerful Life

d)

Vision

13.

When a miracle is investigated, there must be evidence that ________.

a)

People prayed to that person for intercession.

b)

The committee completed the investigation for the Cause.

c)

The would be saint lived a perfect life.

d)

The Pope believes the miracle really occurred.

14.

What is usually required after Beatification before the holy person is declared a saint?

a)

A second miracle

b)

Another investigation of the person's life

c)

Witnesses to account for the holiness of the person.

d)

A waiting period of 5 years

15.

Where is the celebration held that officially declares the person a Saint?

a)

In the diocese where the person lived.

b)

In the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.

c)

In Dever, Colorado

d)

In St. Peter's Basilica