The Blessed Virgin Mary

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 4. Wishing and expecting that something good will happen (4)
  2. 5. Mother of Jesus (4)
  3. 6. Conformity to reality or actuality (5)
  4. 7. The United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (7)
  5. 10. A female parent. (6)
  6. 12. Humble in spirit or manner (4)
  7. 13. The archangel who was the messenger of God (7)
  8. 15. Persistent determination (12)
  9. 16. Free of extraneous elements of any kind (4)

Down

  1. 1. Calm time without war or fighting (5)
  2. 2. Believing someone is honest and reliable (5)
  3. 3. Central figure of Christianity, born in Bethlehem (5)
  4. 8. A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering (10)
  5. 9. A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear (7)
  6. 11. The act of obeying (9)
  7. 14. Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering (5)