Catholic Saints: Lives of Faith and Service
Explore the lives, virtues, and impact of Catholic Saints on history and faith, suitable for Grade 10 Social Studies.
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Catholic Saints: Lives of Faith and Service
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of Catholic Saints and their historical impact.
1. Which of the following is NOT a required step in the process of canonization within the Catholic Church?
Declaration of 'Venerable'
Beatification (requiring one miracle)
Public election by a local diocese
Canonization (requiring a second miracle)
2. St. Francis of Assisi is primarily known for his dedication to:
Scholastic philosophy
Poverty, nature, and peace
Military leadership
Founding of the Jesuits
3. The formal process by which the Catholic Church declares a deceased person to be a saint is called .
4. St. Joan of Arc is a patron saint of and .
5. All individuals recognized as saints by the Catholic Church are required to have performed at least two miracles.
True
False
6. Mother Teresa, now Saint Teresa of Calcutta, was known for her work with the poor and sick in India.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the significance of patron saints in Catholic tradition.
Match each saint with their associated characteristic or patronage.
8. St. Patrick
a. Patron Saint of Ireland
9. St. Thomas Aquinas
b. Theologian and Philosopher
10. St. Catherine of Siena
c. Doctor of the Church, Mystic
11. Observe the image below. This stained glass window depicts a Catholic Saint. Based on common iconography, what characteristics or symbols might help identify this saint? (Note: Specific identification is not required, but demonstrate understanding of general saint iconography.)
