Key Teachings and Events in the Life of Jesus

Nativity account focusing on Mary's perspective

Luke

Symbolism of the gifts of the magi

Gold symbolizes Royalty/Wealth, Myrrh symbolizes Death, Frankincense symbolizes priesthood

What is Jesus doing when Mary and Joseph find Him in the temple?

Teaching Rabbis

Relation of John the Baptist to Jesus

Cousins

Herod's reaction to the Magi's information

Wants to kill the baby

Genealogy tracing Jesus' lineage back to Adam

Luke

Genealogy focusing on Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament Covenants

Matthew

Difference in Jesus' teaching compared to other rabbis

Jesus teaches with authority

Activities a disciple would do with their rabbi

Share meals, learn from him and travel with him.

Message of the parable of the Good Samaritan

We should love all people, even those we are different from.

Younger son's request for inheritance in the Prodigal Son parable

He is essentially saying he wants his dad to die so he can get money.

Reason for Jesus coming to Jerusalem before His death

To celebrate Passover

Who helped Jesus carry His cross?

Simon of Cyrene

What happened to Jesus physically in the Garden of Gethsemane?

He sweat blood.

Sacraments instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper

Holy Eucharist and Holy Orders.

Accusation against Jesus by Jewish authorities

Blasphemy

How is Jesus the 'New Moses'?

Gives law from a Mountain.

How is Jesus' death on the Cross a 'Passover'?

Frees us from slavery to sin and it leads to a new life.

What is the Ascension?

When Jesus' body returns to heaven and sits at the right hand of God.

Day commemorating Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem

Palm Sunday.

Day commemorating Jesus' Last Supper

Holy Thursday.

Liturgical season focusing on preparation for Jesus' coming

Christmas.

What is the most sacred prayer?

The Mass.

What did Jesus tell His disciples when they asked how to pray?

Our Father.

Primary author of the Psalms

King David.

Meaning of 'Ite, missa est'

Sent, God expects us from the mass to proclaim grace.

Obedience to Jesus' command at the Last Supper during Mass

'Do this in memory of me.'

Parts of the Mass

The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Purpose of the Divine Office

To sanctify the day; bless the day.

What does the Immaculate Conception refer to?

Mary was conceived without original sin; nothing to do with Jesus.

Marian doctrine stating Jesus did NOT have siblings

Perpetual Virginity.

Mysteries of the Rosary

Luminous, Sorrowful, Glorious, Joyful.

Focus of the first three petitions of the Our Father

God and his will.

Focus of the last four petitions of the Our Father

Things we need.

True love according to the Christian tradition

To will the good of another; a true self gift.

Qualifications for a sin to be considered a 'mortal sin'

Full knowledge of the act, consenting to it, serious violation of God's law.

What sends a person to Hell?

Repeated mortal sin.

Purpose of marital sex

Unity of the couple and for procreation.