Religion 8 Chapter 1 Study Guide

belonging

-a feeling of closeness
-to fit into a group
-to feel part of something
-a connection to others who have similar goals, vision, -responsibilities, characteristics

acceptance

-allowing others to be who they are while also extending a sense of belonging
-receiving others for their beliefs, ideas, goals even when they differ from yours
-a welcoming without any

community

-a feeling of fellowship with others who have developed common attitudes, interests, and goals

fellowship

-friendly association, especially with people that share one's interests

apostle

-each represented one of the twelve tribes
-leaders
-an important early teacher of Jesus Christ

apostolic

-a characteristic, or mark, of the Church
-the idea that Jesus found the Church on the Apostles, and the Church is faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ passed on by the Apostles

Magisterium

-the teaching office of the Church
-formed by the pope and the bishops
-guided by the Holy Spirit
-role is to authentically and accurately interpret the Word of God - Scripture and Tradition

Trinitarian

-means "reflecting the unity of the Blessed Trinity"
-Trinity - Father, Son, Holy Spirit
-the Church is TRINITARIAN because it unites the People of God, the Body of Christ, and the Temple of the Holy Spirit

Who are the Gentiles?

people who are not Jewish; Cornelius was considered by Christians as the first to convert to the faith

Who are the Jews?

Israelites; did not mix with Gentiles

What does the term "Salvation" mean?

-the saving from sin and its consequences; brought by a faith in Christ
-Peter and Apostles taught that Jesus Christ had died to redeem sins so that all who believe in him might be saved.

What do the types of groups to which we belong tell other people about us?

who are friends
what interests we have
what we have in common with others

What aspects of the early Church life helped the Church grow?

-faithfulness to the teachings of Christ and the Apostles
-communal prayer
-sharing possessions
-celebration of the Eucharist

Peter was guided by the Holy Spirit.
Through this guidance, what was his message?

-Peter taught that Jesus' message of Salvation was for ALL people
-The fact that Cornelius (non-Jew) became a Christian indicates God's favor was not exclusively for the Israelites.
-We are ALL called to bear witness that God's love is for EVERYONE.

What are three things the early Church did to show they understood the message of Jesus and his Apostles?

-communal prayer
-shared meals
-shared housing/settlement areas
-shared stories of Jesus' life

Why are keys the symbol of the Pope?

-Jesus gave Peter symbolic keys to the Kingdom of Heaven
-Peter was the first pope
-as successors of Saint Peter the Apostle, popes continue to use this symbol to signify their authority

How has the altar table evolved?

-Old Testament→first altars were piles of stones
-first Christian altars→the tables at which people ate their meals

What influences in today's culture can cause people to question their faith and the teachings of the pope?

-the media
-the economy
-disease and health crisis
-peer pressure
-the internet

Who continues the mission of the Apostles?

popes and bishops

What did Peter do after Jesus' death?

Jesus asked Peter to be the rock on which his Church was built

List three important facts of the Apostle's Creed.

1. true summary of the Apostles faith
2. ancient creed that has been taught for 2000+ years
3. when prayed, it unites us with God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

Apostles

-12 spostles
-apostle means one who is sent
-leaders of the Church
12 apostles because of the 12 tribes of Israel from the Old Testament
-could appoint others, but only 12 at all times
-carry on mission of Jesus

Disciples

-infinite amount of disciples
-a disciple is a student
-followers of Jesus
-students of faith

Why did Jesus appoint Twelve Apostles?

To represent the 12 tribes of Israel