Church Puzzle

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. A senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority (plural) (7)
  2. 4. The particular occupation for which you are trained (8)
  3. 5. A member of a ___ order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience (9)
  4. 6. The state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (9)
  5. 8. Young people (8)
  6. 10. Building where Christians gather to worship (6)
  7. 11. A consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam (6)
  8. 12. A strong feeling of care and affection (4)
  9. 13. A characteristic sound (4)

Down

  1. 1. A command given by a superior that must be obeyed (5)
  2. 3. The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure (9)
  3. 7. A state of sanctification by God (5)
  4. 8. In Christianity, ___ collectively (6)
  5. 9. A cleric ranking just below a priest in Christian churches (6)