May 10 - St. Damien of Molokai

What was the name of the order that Damien and his brother joined?

• The Congregation of the Sacred Blessed Mary

• The Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus

• The Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament

• The Congregation of the Eucharistic Blessed Sacrament

What did the people of Hawaii do with people who had leprosy?

• They were quarantined in a colony on an island called Molokai.

• Nothing, the let them continue on with their lives regularly.

• Not even doctors and nurses went to Molokai because they were afraid of catching leprosy.

• They sent them to the north side of the island of Molokai where food and water were delivered.

Which of these did Fr. Damien NOT do for the lepers on Molokai?

• He took care of the lepers' bodies.

• He took care of the lepers' souls.

• He held Mass for the lepers and heard their confessions.

• He treated them from a distance, careful not to catch the skin disease.

What ended up happening to Fr. Damien on the island of Molokai?

• He continued to care for the sick even though he was sick as well.

• He found out he caught leprosy because his foot could not feel the burning water.

• Nothing, he healed the sick and left healthy.

• He caught leprosy.

What should St. Damien of Molokai teach us to do?

• Help us want to travel the world, especially Hawaii!

• Help us never be afraid to take care of others!

• Help us to become a priest in Hawaii!

• Help us open up our hearts like the Sacred Heart of Jesus!