7th Grade: Medieval Catholic Church Crossword

4. A Christian saint who inspired the figure of Santa Claus, known for his generosity.
7. A grant by the Catholic Church that released a person from punishment for sins.
10. A Christian ceremony of initiation and purification involving water.
13. Men who devote their life to religious practice, often living in a monastery.
14. A religious leader authorized to perform sacred rituals in the Christian Church.
15. An institution for educating children, often run by the church in medieval times.
17. A person recognized by the church for their holiness and virtue, often honored after death.
18. A saint associated with the tradition of courtly love, celebrated on Valentine's Day.
19. Someone who suffers or dies for their religious beliefs.
20. The head of the Roman Catholic Church and spiritual leader for Catholics worldwide.
21. An object, especially a part of the body or a personal item of a saint, revered for its religious significance.

1. An extraordinary event believed to be caused by divine intervention.
2. Money paid by people to support the government or, in medieval times, the church.
3. The act of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.
4. Women who dedicate themselves to religious life, often living in a convent.
5. A journey to a sacred place for religious reasons.
6. A religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
8. A large estate in medieval Europe that included a lord's residence, farmland, and a village.
9. A ceremony held in memory of someone who has died.
11. A place where monks live and work together.
12. A place where sick or injured people are cared for, often founded and run by religious orders.
14. A patron saint of Ireland who is celebrated for spreading Christianity there.
16. A building where Christians gather to worship and pray.