Thanksgiving religious

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. A female parent. (6)
  2. 6. Jesus' earthly father (6)
  3. 9. The first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation (7)
  4. 10. Large bird eaten at Thanksgiving (6)
  5. 11. A formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it (plural) (10)
  6. 14. Using or enjoying something jointly with others (7)
  7. 15. Parents, children and relatives who belong together (6)
  8. 16. The Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of (4)

Down

  1. 1. A number or letter indicating quality (4)
  2. 3. State of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy (9)
  3. 4. A Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth (7)
  4. 5. Fisherman who became one of Jesus' disciples (5)
  5. 7. A person who holds an important or distinguished position in some organization (6)
  6. 8. Mother of Jesus (4)
  7. 12. A loving feeling (6)
  8. 13. The second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery (6)