Question

catholics making a difference

1. no seminary in the united states would accept an _______ _____ student. blessed _____ _____ saved his money until he had earned enough to travel to _______ and enroll in the seminary there.
2. in 2010, the archdiocese of chicago officially opened the process to seek _______ for _____ _____. the first african american priest could very well become the first african american _______.

article 7: the holy spirit sanctifies: the church today

1. today, the holy spirit continues to be _______ in and through the entire _______.

through the holy spirit, christ _______—that is, _____ _______ the church.
this does not mean that the _______ of the church are _______.

1. the holy spirit pours out these _______ upon the entire church, in order to call us to _____ _____ and to bind us together in _______.
2. in addition, the holy spirit gives special graces, or _______, to individual christians or groups in order to _____ and _____ _______ the entire church.
3. the holy spirit _______ us by helping us to pray. the holy spirit gives us the _____ to reach out to god in our need, and the holy spirit opens our hearts so that we might _____ _______ to god’s voice.

article 8: focus on pope francis: “the joy of love”

1. the pope serves as the _______ of the diocese of rome. however, as the successor of the _____ _____, he has supreme _______ and jurisdiction over the whole church throughout the world.
2. one of the ways in which the pope _______, _____, and proclaims the gospel is by issuing documents and statements about various topics that he believes to be important for both the _____ and the wider _______.
3. we’ll begin with “the joy of love,” which _______ _____ published as an _____ _______.
4. we can learn a lot about this _______ simply from its title. the title emphasizes that god has intended our _____ to be loving and joyful _______.
5. loving one another—especially within the context of the family—should make us deeply and _______ _____. the _____ is sometimes even called the “domestic _____,” helping us to understand that what is true for the church is also true for the _______.

Explanation:

These fill-in-the-blank questions relate to Catholic Church teachings, structures, and figures. The answers are based on standard Catholic religious education content:

1. For "Catholics Making a Difference":

• Q6: Reflects the story of Blessed Augustine Tolton, the first African American priest, who faced barriers to US seminaries.
• Q7: The Archdiocese of Chicago opened the cause for canonization for a Black priest, aiming for sainthood.

1. For "Article 7: The Holy Spirit Sanctifies: The Church Today":

• Q1: The Holy Spirit dwells in the Church, acting through Christ to sanctify it, while noting the Church's members are still sinners.
• Q2: The Spirit gives gifts to call Christians to holiness and unity.
• Q3: Special graces (charisms) are given to build up and serve the Church.
• Q4: The Spirit helps Christians pray, gives courage to reach God, and opens hearts to listen to God's voice.

1. For "Article 8: Focus on Pope Francis: 'The Joy of Love'":

• Q1: The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, successor of St. Peter, with supreme authority over the global Church.
• Q2: The Pope teaches, sanctifies, and proclaims the Gospel for the Church and the wider world.
• Q3: "The Joy of Love" is an apostolic exhortation published by Pope Francis.
• Q4: The document focuses on Christian marriage and family life, framed as a loving, joyful calling from God.
• Q5: Family love brings deep lasting joy; the family is called the "domestic Church," mirroring the wider Church's values.

Answer:

Catholics Making a Difference

1. No seminary in the United States would accept an African American student. Blessed Augustine Tolton saved his money until he had earned enough to travel to Rome and enroll in the seminary there.
2. In 2010, the Archdiocese of Chicago officially opened the process to seek canonization for Augustine Tolton. The first African American priest could very well become the first African American saint.

Article 7: The Holy Spirit Sanctifies: The Church Today

1. Today, the Holy Spirit continues to be active in and through the entire Church. Through the Holy Spirit, Christ sanctifies the Church—that is, makes holy the Church. This does not mean that the members of the Church are without sin.
2. The Holy Spirit pours out these gifts upon the entire Church, in order to call us to holy lives and to bind us together in unity.
3. In addition, the Holy Spirit gives special graces, or charisms, to individual Christians or groups in order to serve and build up the entire Church.
4. The Holy Spirit guides us by helping us to pray. The Holy Spirit gives us the courage to reach out to God in our need, and the Holy Spirit opens our hearts so that we might listen to God’s voice.

Article 8: Focus on Pope Francis: "The Joy of Love"

1. The Pope serves as the Bishop of the Diocese of Rome. However, as the successor of the Apostle Peter, he has supreme authority and jurisdiction over the whole Church throughout the world.
2. One of the ways in which the Pope teaches, sanctifies, and proclaims the Gospel is by issuing documents and statements about various topics that he believes to be important for both the Church and the wider world.
3. We’ll begin with "The Joy of Love," which Pope Francis published as an apostolic exhortation.
4. We can learn a lot about this document simply from its title. The title emphasizes that God has intended our marriages and families to be loving and joyful relationships.
5. Loving one another—especially within the context of the family—should make us deeply and lastingly joyful. The family is sometimes even called the "domestic Church," helping us to understand that what is true for the Church is also true for the family.