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Saint Catherine of Siena was born in Siena in the year ______
Saint Catherine of Siena was born in Siena in the year ______
1347
At the age of seven, she took a vow of ______
At the age of seven, she took a vow of ______
virginity
At twelve, she cut off her hair to avoid a planned ______
At twelve, she cut off her hair to avoid a planned ______
marriage
Catherine became the first unmarried woman to enter the Third Order of Saint ______
Catherine became the first unmarried woman to enter the Third Order of Saint ______
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Despite abuse and ingratitude, Catherine ministered to Tecla who suffered from ______
Despite abuse and ingratitude, Catherine ministered to Tecla who suffered from ______
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On Shrove Tuesday, 1366, Catherine was espoused to ______
On Shrove Tuesday, 1366, Catherine was espoused to ______
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The Western Schism, also known as the ______, was a split within the Catholic Church lasting from 1309 to 1370 in which bishops residing in Rome and Avignon both claimed to be the true pope.
The Western Schism, also known as the ______, was a split within the Catholic Church lasting from 1309 to 1370 in which bishops residing in Rome and Avignon both claimed to be the true pope.
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Driven by politics rather than any ______ disagreement, the schism was ended by the Council of Constance (1414–1418).
Driven by politics rather than any ______ disagreement, the schism was ended by the Council of Constance (1414–1418).
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Christ told Catherine she was to be of good courage for she was now armed with ______ faith
Christ told Catherine she was to be of good courage for she was now armed with ______ faith
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When was the Avignon ______?
When was the Avignon ______?
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Pope Gregory XI was willing to make the move, but his powerful French advisers ______.
Pope Gregory XI was willing to make the move, but his powerful French advisers ______.
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Catherine received an invisible ______, which became visible after her death
Catherine received an invisible ______, which became visible after her death
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Saint Catherine was named a patron of ______
Saint Catherine was named a patron of ______
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After surviving an assassination attempt, she was sent to seek peace between ______ and Rome
After surviving an assassination attempt, she was sent to seek peace between ______ and Rome
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Above all, she implored the pope, Gregory XI, to leave ______.
Above all, she implored the pope, Gregory XI, to leave ______.
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Catherine lived for long intervals with practically no food except the Blessed ______
Catherine lived for long intervals with practically no food except the Blessed ______
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Catherine began correspondence with the princes and republics of ______
Catherine began correspondence with the princes and republics of ______
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The book of her meditations and revelations is called ______
The book of her meditations and revelations is called ______
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She wrote Pope Gregory XI six times, exhorting him to return to ______.
She wrote Pope Gregory XI six times, exhorting him to return to ______.
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Catherine addressed Popes, kings, chiefs, and humble people of the ______
Catherine addressed Popes, kings, chiefs, and humble people of the ______
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Catherine spent most of her time praying alone in a tiny ______
Catherine spent most of her time praying alone in a tiny ______
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Catherine's courageous social and political commitment aroused not a few ______ among her own superiors
Catherine's courageous social and political commitment aroused not a few ______ among her own superiors
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To combat demonic visions, she amplified her acts of ______
To combat demonic visions, she amplified her acts of ______
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Catherine died on April 29, ______
Catherine died on April 29, ______
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Study Notes
The Western Schism
- Lasted from 1309 to 1370, a split within the Catholic Church with bishops in Rome and Avignon claiming to be the true pope
- Three men simultaneously claimed to be the true pope, driven by politics rather than theological disagreement
- Ended by the Council of Constance (1414-1418)
The Avignon Papacy
- Occurred from 1309 to 1377, spanned the papacies of Clement V, John XXII, Benedict XII, Clement VI, Urban V, and Gregory XI
- Pope Gregory XI was willing to return to Rome, but his French advisers resisted
Saint Catherine of Siena
- Born in Siena on March 25, 1347, to Giacomo Benincasa and Lapa
- Had a vision of Christ at the age of six
- Took a vow of virginity at seven, cut off her hair at twelve to avoid marriage
- Became the first unmarried woman to enter the tertiaries, the Third Order of Saint Dominic, at fifteen
- Her confessor was Raymond of Capua
- Ministered to the sick, served the poor, and labored for the conversion of sinners
- Conducted a campaign of letters to all sides, offered to mediate directly, and implored Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome
- Survived an assassination attempt in 1378
The Council of Constance
- Main purpose was to end the Papal Schism resulting from the Avignon Papacy
- Saint Catherine's work in bringing the pope back to Rome earned her the title of patron of Rome
The Dialogue
- Written by Saint Catherine of Siena, describes her entire spiritual life through a series of conversations between God and the soul
- Written during a period of comparative quiet in Siena
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This quiz will test your knowledge on the life of Saint Catherine of Siena, who was born in Siena in 1347. Learn about her visions, vow of virginity, and entry into the Third Order of Saint Dominic.
