He is My Heaven: Life of St. Elizabeth
October Lesson Questions: Intro and Chapter 1
What was St. Elizabeth's mission from Heaven?
Who was St. Elizabeth's prayer life directed to?
Discuss her prayer as seen in the Catechism #260
What was the focus of her spirituality?
St. Elizabeth's parents had very different personalities but what did they have in common?
On what feast day was St. Elizabeth baptized?
What personality traits of Elizabeth taxed her mother?
What early signs were there that she loved God?
What did St. Elizabeth call her first confession? Why?
What did St. Elizabeth tell Canon Angles?
What was Canon Angles' opinion of her vocation when asked if he thought it was genuine?
What event did Elizabeth look forward to and what was she going to do in preparation of the great day?
November Lesson Questions: Chapters 2 & 3
Complete the sentence: Even before her 1st Communion Elizabeth stated that her love of God was so great it was inconceivable to her that....
Reflect and discuss her poem on page 13.
What realization did Mme. Catez, Elizabeth's mother, come to at Elizabeth's 1st Communion?
What was the meaning of Elizabeth's name?
What doctrine did her name reflect?
What kept passion and tenderness in balance for St. Elizabeth?
What practice did Elizabeth do before parties?
How did Elizabeth get out of a dark period of scruples?
What did she pray for at the shrine of Notre Dame d'Etang?
Elizabeth was drawn to the Trappistine Order. What happened to make her decide on Carmel?
Elizabeth's confessor spoke to Elizabeth's mother about her vocation. What effect did that conversation have on Elizabeth?
How did Elizabeth cope with her mother's decision?
What influence did the wonders of nature have on Elizabeth?