Grade 8  - Kingdom of God
Unit 4 Review
Saints Examples for Living

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A. Work with Words Complete each sentence with the correct term.
1. The expression __________ refers to the Church’s teaching that Mary was preserved free from original sin from the first instant of her conception. Annunciation Assumption Immaculate Conception Ascension
2. The angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary to tell her she was chosen to become the Mother of God is called the __________. Annunciation Assumption Immaculate Conception Ascension
3. A(n) __________ is a person who led a holy life on earth giving God glory, and who enjoys eternal life with God in heaven. disciple priest angel saint
4. The __________ happened when God took Mary’s body and soul into the glory of Heaven. Annunciation Assumption Immaculate Conception Ascension
5. __________ are prayers and practices that honor Jesus, Mary, and the saints. Devotions Obligations Eucharistic prayers Prayers of the Saints
B. Check Understanding Complete each sentence with the correct term.
6. The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, is one of three holy days of __________ devoted to Mary.
7. The mysteries of the __________ help us focus on events in the life of Jesus and Mary and apply them to our lives.
8. Special visions or appearances of Jesus, Mary, or the saints are known as __________.
9. __________ is the process by which the Church declares someone a saint.
10. All faithful members of the Church are called __________ because Jesus has called us to be the holy people of God.
C. Make Connections: Synthesize Write a one-paragraph response to the question below.
11. Think of someone you know who could be on the way to sainthood. What do you see in his or her life that inspires you? Write an encouraging note to that person telling him or her about how his or her life has impacted you.