Interactive Guide Grade 8

9 Stories of the Saints, Volume IV

(Excerpt from Lesson Activities)

LessonActivities St. Josephine Bakhita

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occupation (army)

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Terms toKnow Discover the meaning of each of the following. Catechumenate confessor Superior (religious) Novitiate Canon Law Canossian

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Comprehension Questions Answer the following, using complete sentences. 1. What was Sr. Bakhita’s attitude toward those who had held her captive? 2. When Bakhita was sold to Callisto Legnani, her life changed. How was it now better? 3. What happened when Bakhita ¿rst heard the word “Italy”? 4. If she had not left for Italy, what would have happened to her? 5. What was Bakhita’s main responsibility during her years with the Michieli family? 6. When Bakhita ¿rst saw a Cruci¿x, what did she do?

7. Why did Bakhita refuse to return to the Sudan with Mrs. Michieli? 8. What three sacraments did Bakhita receive on January 9, 1890? 9. Why did Bakhita refuse to become Mr. Checchini’s adopted daughter?

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