This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Catholicism has 12 clues. Answers range from 4 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Freely choosing to forego earthly marriage "for the sake of the kingdom of heaven" that is, for the sake of the heavenly marriage of Christ and the Church
The "common union" between two or more persons who give themselves to one another in love; they see in each other the image and likeness of God and want the best for the other.
The "inclination to sin" that is present in all humans, inherited through the sin of Adam and Eve, and against which we must struggle to resist "by the grace of Jesus Christ."
The opposite of hope, the resolve to give up pursuing whatever was initially pursued.
The inherent and unchanging value of all persons as a direct result of their being creaated by God in his image and likeness.
A decision to "will the good of another" person.
A sexual desire apart from God's love, a selfish desire that seeks one's own pleasure at the expense of another.
The first sin of mankind against God, when Adam and Eve chose to disobey God's command and do what they wanted instead.
It is an outward sign "instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life [grace] is despended to us."
The common term for escaping sexual "rules" so as to do whatever one wants with his or her sexuality.
The study of God, or "faith seeking understanding."
A study of God and the purpose of our existence, as discovered and revealed through our bodies