| A | B |
|---|
| Monks | Wrote lawws, hand-lettered manuscripts, taught people to write and read |
| Benedict | Founded a monastery, wrote a rule that included community prayer, fasting, and manual work |
| Gregory VII | Reformer, told rulers that the Pope not kings should appoint bishops |
| John Chrysostom | Nicknamed "golden-mouthed" because of his eloquent preaching |
| Margaret | Wife of the King of Scotland, gathered women to study the Bible, gave to the poor |
| Anthony | Spent much of his life alone in prayer and penance |
| Anthanasius | A bishop who defended the Church against the Arian heresy |
| Cyril & Methodius | Brother missionaries who were sent to the Slavic nations and Russia |
| Ignatius | Bishop of Antioch, wrote letter to his Churches on the way to martyrdom in Rome |
| Monica | Prayed constantly for the conversion of her son, Augustine |
| Augustine | Became the Bishop of Hippo and an outstanding Christian teacher, theologian, and writer |
| Augustine of Canterbury | Sent by Pope Gregory the Great to England to preach the Gospel |
| Basil | Great Father who wrote a rule for monastic life. He tried to improve the relations between East and West. |
| Boniface | Brilliant and holy Benedictine monk. His name was Winifred. He was sent to Germany. |
| Ambrose | Popular bishop who defended the Church against heretics. His preaching led Augustine to the faith. |
| Jerome | Translated the Bible into Latin. |
| Charlemagne | Holy Roman Emperor |
| Pope St. Gregory the Great | Led the Church during the beginning of the Dark Ages. Organized Rome, gave to the poor, made laws. |
| Cardinal Virtues | Prudence, justice, temperance, fortitude |
| Theological Virtues | Faith, hope, and love |
