Mr. Rawls Final

What is the mission of the Church

to spread the gospel, serve others, and continue Christ’s work

What are the four marks of the Church

One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic

What is the meaning of “Ekklesia”

the Church as an assembly or gathering of believers

What is the significance of Pentecost for the Church

The Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to begin spreading the Gospel

How does the Old Testament relate to the Church

It foreshadows the Church, especially through the Mosaic Covenant

What is the Great Commission

Jesus command to go and make disciples of all nations

What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit

Wisdom, understanding, council, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord

Why is the Church considered a mystery

it is both human and divine, beyond full human understanding

What is the Council of Jerusalem about

Ut decided that Gentiles could be Christians without fully following Jewish laws

Why was St. Paul’s conversion significant

it marked a major shift in the early Church’s outreach to the Gentiles

What was the roles of bishops in the early Church

they provided leadership, teaching, and maintained unity

Why was St. Peter seen as having primacy in the early Church

he was the chief apostle, entrusted by Jesus to lead the Church

What can we learn about the martyrdom of St Perpetua and Felicity

Their faith and sacrifice show the strength of early Christian conviction

How did Emperor Diocletian attempt to convert Christians

By persecuting Christians, trying to force them to abandoned their faith

What was the Edict of Milan

it legalized Christianity and ended Roman persecution of Christians

How did Constantine impact Christianity

his conversion made Christianity legal and promoted its spread

What was Donatism

a heresy that rejected the validity of sacraments performed by sinful priests

What is meant by the Church as a “field hospital for sinners”

the Church heals and forgives sinners through sacraments

What were the effects of heresies on the early Church

They caused division and forced councils to clarify orthodox teachings

What role did monasticism play in the Church

it preserved Christianity, educated people, and promoted holiness

What were the Papal States

Lands given to the Pope, later leading to political power that could cause corruption

Why did the Church grow in influence after the fall of Rome

it provided stability and continuity after the empire’s collapse

How did the Rule of St. Benedict impact monasticism

it provided a structured yet balanced way of life that helped spread monasticism

What caused the Great Schism

disagreements over papal authority and theological issues between East and West

how do monarchal and conciliarist visions of the Church differ

Monarchical give power to the Pope, while conciliarist calls for council to have authority

What was Martin Luther’s 95 thesis about

A critique of the Church’s practice of selling indulgences

What was the council of Trent

a response to the reformation, reaffirming Catholic doctrine and practices

What did the Mendicant Orders like the Franciscans and Dominicans do

they focused on poverty, preaching, and evangelizing to reform the Church

What was simony

the buying and selling of Church offices, which led to corruption

How did the Church respond to the Reformation

through counter-reformation, which clarified doctrines and reformed abuses

Why are cathedrals considered “catechesis in stone”

their art and architecture teach the faith through visual symbols

what was the mission of the Church during the 15-18 centuries

to evangelize and spread Christianity during European colonization

Why did tensions exist between conquistadors and missionaries

conquistadors exploited natives, while missionaries sought to protect and convert them

What is the significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe

her appearance led to many conversions in Mexico and Latin America

How did the Enlightenment challenge the Church

it emphasized reason over faith and questioned the Church’s authority

What is papal infallibility

the Pope is free from error when defining doctrine on faith or morals

How did Vatican I respond to the Enlightenment

by defining papal infallibility and clarifying the Church’s authority

Why did the Church promote Marian devotions in the 18-20th centuries

to emphasize Mary’s role as a mother and model for Christians

What is the relationship between faith and reason in Catholic teaching

Faith and reason work together to lead to truth and understanding

How did the missionaries of the 15-18th centuries live out the mission of the Church

by evangelizing, building Churches, and educating native people