Grade 8 - Kingdom of God
Unit 3 Review
The Communion of Saints
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A. Work with Words
Complete each sentence with the correct term.
1. Sacramentals are sacred __________ and __________ that help us respond to the grace received in the seven sacraments.
2. The __________ show(s) fourteen scenes that help us think and pray about Jesus’ suffering, death, and burial.
3. __________ are religious paintings often done by Eastern Christians in a certain style that show Jesus, Mary, other holy people, and religious events.
4. The unity of Church members on earth, in purgatory, and in heaven, is the __________.
5. The emperor Leo III ordered that __________ destroy all crucifixes, statues, and paintings.
B. Check Understanding
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. Then rewrite false statements to make them true.
6. When someone has died, Catholics offer prayers for them at their funeral Mass and in private prayer.
True
False
7. Saints are our intercessors who pray with and for us to God.
True
False
8. On All Saints Day, the Church prays for the souls being purified in purgatory.
True
False
9. Blessings are special sacramentals that include praising God for his great works and gifts.
True
False
10. Catholics believe that when we venerate or honor an image, we worship the person that image portrays.
True
False
C. Make Connections: Synthesize
Write a one-paragraph response to the question below.
11. When have you been impacted by a symbol or image that relates to Jesus? Write about the picture or symbol and its effect on you.