Religion

Define Incarnation

The coming of God in human from: Latin for becoming flesh.

What prophet and prophetess recognized Jesus Christ when presented in the Temple? What does “nunc dimittis” mean? What was this event called and how many days after Jesus was born did this take place?

Anna & Simeon; Now dismissed. Presentation in the Temple

Who were the Holy Innocents?

Herod all male children 2 years and younger in Bethlehem in an attempt to kill Jesus.

How did Jesus escape murder by Herod when he was a baby?

Joseph took Mary and Jesus to Egypt after he learned of Herod’s plan in a dream.

According to the CCC 491, what is the teaching of the Immaculate Conception?

Mary from the moment of her conception by grace was preserved immune free from all stains of original sin.

Why is Mary viewed as the new Ark of the Covenant?

The HS overshadowed Mary in the same way that the cloud overshadowed the Tabernacle once the Ark of the Covenant had been put in it.

“I will put enmity between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” What is this scripture from Genesis called? What does this term mean? Who is the “woman” throughout Scripture?

Protoevangelium, First Gospel, Mary

Why is Mary called the new “Eve”?

Eve brought sin into the world and Mary brought salvation.

Where had David been born and why did Joseph have to return there? Who was David’s father and what tribe did they belong to?

Bethlehem, census, jesse, judah

Who does Mary visit after the Annunciation? What is Mary’s response to the Angel Gabriel at the Annunciation?

Elizabeth (visitation)

What is the name of Jesus’ cousin? Who did people say he was, and which tribe did he descend?

John the Baptist (Elijah, tribe of Levi)

The event when the Wise Men brought gifts to the child Jesus is called the

Epiphany

All the Gospels skip from the infancy of Jesus to the time when he was ____ years old

all except ____.

What story is told about Jesus when he was twelve?

Jesus Lost in the Temple

According to John, what was Jesus’ first public miracle? How old was he when he began his ministry?

Wedding at Cana/30

Why would a man get sick, according to the Jews?

Sin was associated with sickness. Jesus forgave sins

What was John the Baptist’s message?

Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand

What were the three temptations the devil presented Jesus in the desert?

*Tempts his hunger; *Jump from the pinnacle and be saved; *A glorious king that could conquer the world.

What did the Parable of the Good Samaritan teach?

The letter of the law is not enough

What did the Parable of the Prodigal Son teach?

God’s grace is undeserved, forgiveness, and passing judgement is sinful.

What does Jesus mean when he says, “I am the bread of life”? Why do the many disciples find this difficult to understand?

When we celebrate the Eucharist today, the bread really becomes the body of Christ and the wine his blood. Not to be understood symbolically! They found this hard to understand because they thought he meant they must be cannibals. Jesus lost many followers but never changed his message to gain their approval. (transubstantiation)

What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?

Lord’s Prayer

Why did Jesus select 12 of his disciples to be Apostles?

Jesus chose 12 disciples to symbolize the foundation of a new Israel, corresponding directly to the 12 tribes of Israel.

What important Jewish feast did the Last Supper celebrate?

Passover

What important part of the Passover celebration did Jesus leave out at the Last Supper?

The fourth cup

What does the old and new Passover celebrate?

OT

What Sacraments were initiated at the Last Supper? And who initiated the sacraments?

Washing of the Feet

Which three apostles did Jesus take with him to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane? (The same three that were with him for the Transfiguration.)

Peter, James, and John; transfiguration (Jesus' glorified state/ Moses and Elijah were on each side of him)

By what sign did Judas identify Jesus to the soldiers who had come to arrest him?

kiss

How many times did Peter deny that he knew Jesus?

3

What crime did the Sanhedrin accuse Jesus and what was the punishment? Why wasn’t it enforced? What was the official charge that the Jewish leadership presented to Pilate?

Blasphemy, death, only Roman officials could sentence someone to death. Sedition/Treason

What was Jesus’ last miraculous healing on earth?

Healing of the servant’s ear

Who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus?

Pontius Pilate

Who helped Jesus carry the cross?

Sinom of Cyrene

What did Pilate have placed on the cross? What does it mean?

INRI

Which apostle did Jesus entrust to take care of Mary?

John

When Jesus cries out, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me”, to what is he referring?

Psalm 22

Which prophet wrote about the sufferings of Jesus?

Isaiah

When does Jesus drink the cup of consummation?

On the Cross when offered wine on the Hyssop branch.

Why was Jesus’ side pierced? Outflowed blood and water, representing the sacraments of _____ and _____.

Baptism & Eucharist; Jesus was already dead

Why was Jesus buried so hastily?

Sabbath was quickly approaching

The Easter Tridium? (Synoptic Gospels)

Holy thursday: last supper; Good Friday: Crucifixion; Holy Saturday: Sabbath; Easter Sunday: Resurrection

What is a creed?

Statement of beliefs

Define Resurrection:

Jesus coming to life again on the third day.

Who was the first person to have witnessed the risen Lord?

Mary magdalene

What did Jesus do that made him recognizable to the disciples who had met him on the way to Emmaus? What are the 2 parts of the Liturgy?

Blessed and broke/ took.blessed.broke.gave; Liturgy of the Word/ Liturgy of Eucharist

How does Jesus respond when Thomas recognizes him as “Lord and God”? What did he carry with him and what did it mean? What sacrament did Jesus grant the apostles the authority to minister when he appeared to them after the Resurrection?

“Blessed are they who believe without seeing”

The event when Jesus rose publicly into heaven in the sight of His apostles is known as the ____. The Ascension occurred _____ the Resurrection.

ascension; 40 days after

In Jesus’ time, what did Jews expect the promised restoration to be like?

A kingdom like Solomon

What are the four titles given to Jesus in the New Testament that refers to the Davidic covenant?

King of Israel, Christ or Messiah, Son of David, Son of God

Define the term Sacraments?

Signs of grace

The Sacraments were instituted by

Jesus

When did Pentecost take place and what began on this day?

50 days after Easter/ Church 40+10

The Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit on Pentecost when ____ descended on them. They were in the ____ and many thought they were ____.

Fire; upper room; drunk

Who were the 2 men that helped Saul after his conversion and why was he not accepted at first by the Apostles?

Ananias and Barnabas/ christian persecutor at first

Who was Nero?

The wicked emperor who began the first roman persecution of Christians.

Who was James the Just?

Leader of the church in jerusalem

Who was the first Christian martyr who died for his faith?

Stephen

What happened to Christianity when the authorities began to persecute them?

Christianity

Define Proselyte of the Gate? Who does Peter meet and baptize?

Cornelius

Define New Israel:

Concept in Christianity, where the church is considered the spiritual successor or fulfillment of biblical Israel

Define New Jerusalem:

The eternal, heavenly dwelling place of God and the redeemed

Define Bishop:

A senior member of the Christian clergy who typically supervises a diocese

What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Fortitude, piety, fear of the lord, understanding, knowledge, wisdom counsel

What is a novena? Where was this idea rooted?

Novena

How is the New Testament organized?

Law

Which Gospels are the Synoptic Gospels?

Good News

Who was the main audience in Matthew’s gospel and what does he emphasize?

The Jews. He wanted to show how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies.; He emphasized Jesus as the Son of David. (Genealogy of Christ

Which gospel represents the tradition taught by Peter?

Mark

How could Luke have known about the early life of Jesus?

Mary was a source of information. (annunciation, Nativity, the shepherds, and the Finding of Jesus in the temple)

What is revealed most completely in John’s Gospel?

The Trinity/Incarnation

Which book gives us a reliable history of the early Church? Who wrote this book?

Acts of the Apostles; Luke

What did St. Paul write?

The Letters, (Epistles), written to churches throughout the Roman Empire and to individuals

Who wrote the Book of Revelation? How is Heaven described?

St. John/Wedding Banquet Jesus (Groom) and Church (Bride)

What was Matthew’s profession before becoming an Apostle?

Tax Collector

Known as the Disciple whom Jesus loved and was asked to care for Mary at the foot of the cross?

John

Which two apostles followed John the Baptist before following Christ?

Andrew & philip

Which two Gospel writers include a genealogy of Jesus?

Mathew and luke

Who betrayed Jesus with a kiss? Who denied knowing Jesus 3 times?

Judas Iscariot, Peter

How did Judas die?

Hung himself

He had to see to believe; known as doubting?

Thomas

Who were the three that were considered the inner circle of Jesus?

Peter, James the Greater, John (Transfiguration, Agony in the garden)

Known as the 14th Apostle or Apostle of the Gentiles?

St. Paul

Who said that faith without good work is dead?

James

Who replaced Judas Iscariot?

Matthais

The first Christian to baptize a Gentile?

Philip

He was given the keys to the kingdom and his name was changed to Cephas, meaning rock? How and where did he redeem himself?

Peter (Keys to the Kingdom

Which apostle was the brother of Peter and crucified on an X shaped cross?

Andrew