Religion Final

Flashcards for vocabulary review.

Peter

Referred to as 'the rock of the church' throughout the text.

Love

A leadership quality specifically mentioned for true disciples.

Following with love

Emphasized aspect of discipleship regarding Jesus' teachings.

Bishop of Rome (the Pope)

Serves as the head of the church according to the text.

Share Jesus' message

The disciples' primary mission.

The first followers of Jesus

Significance of the apostles.

Spiritual guidance

Characteristic that defines the church leadership in the text.

Mary

Known as the first and perfect disciple of Jesus.

John

Disciple entrusted with caring for Mary at the foot of the Cross.

Matthias

Chosen to replace Judas as an Apostle.

Matthew

Apostle who left his job as a tax collector to follow Jesus.

Jesus

Spoke with divine authority as the Son of God.

Peter

Apostle who became the first leader of Jesus' Church.

Simon

Apostle known to be a Zealot.

Thomas

Disciple who proclaimed 'My Lord and my God' after doubting.

Andrew

Peter's brother and one of the first to be called by Jesus.

Bartholomew

Apostle likely also known as Nathanael.

Judas

Apostle who betrayed Jesus.

James the greater

Apostle who was the brother of John and part of Jesus' inner circle.

Follower

Definition of the word disciple.

Follow Him and spread the Good News

What Jesus called the first disciples to do.

12

How many apostles did Jesus choose?

One who is sent

Definition of the word apostle.

Fishers of men

What Jesus told the disciples they would become.

They were ordinary men

True statement about the apostles.

Love of God and neighbor

What Jesus taught was most important.

Living like Jesus

Sign of a true disciple.

Acts of the Apostles

Book that follows the story of the apostles after Jesus' resurrection.

The Holy Spirit

What Jesus gave the apostles to continue His mission.

God calls everyone to follow and serve

One key lesson from Jesus calling the disciples.

A comparison between something familiar and a truth Jesus wants to teach

Definition of a parable according to the text.

Everyday experiences like farming, fishing, and shepherding

Aspects of life Jesus used stories from in his parables.

Everyone who heard them

According to the text, who could understand Jesus' parables.

The proclamation of the Good News of salvation through word and example

Definition of evangelization.

The living, teaching office of the Church

Definition of the Magisterium.

He shows us the right path and helps us see where we're going

Why Jesus is described as the Light of the World.

It shows the main point Jesus is trying to make

What happens when analyzing a parable's ending.

Already here but not fully present

How the Kingdom of God is described.

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

The four Evangelists mentioned in the text.

It starts small and grows larger

What the parable of the Mustard Seed teaches about God's kingdom.

Through Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching

How we can come to know Jesus' teachings according to the text.

A specific audience for each Gospel

Type of audience each Gospel was written for.

They withered due to lack of roots

What happened to the seeds that fell on rocky ground in the parable of the Sower.

Easily memorable even after one hearing

What the text suggests about parables.

To teach important lessons in a simple way

Why Jesus used parables.

The Good Samaritan

One of Jesus' most famous parables.

Show compassion to all people

The main lesson of the parable of the Good Samaritan.

God's forgiving nature

What the father represents in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

He ran away and wasted his inheritance

What the younger son did in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

He welcomed him with joy

How did the father react when the Prodigal Son returned?

Forgiveness

One theme found in many of Jesus' parables.

Small beginnings can grow into great things

What the parable of the Mustard Seed teaches us.

God cares deeply for every person

The message of the parable of the Lost Sheep.

Compassion

Key quality Jesus encouraged through parables.

They are everyday people

What is common about many of the main characters in parables.

To demonstrate God's saving power

The primary purpose of Jesus' miracles according to the text.

An act of God that cannot be explained by natural causes

Correct definition of a miracle.

At a wedding in Cana

Where Jesus performed his first miracle.

Creation is fundamentally good

Truth about God's creation revealed through Jesus' miracles.

Through the Sacraments of Healing and Church ministries

How Jesus continues his healing ministry today.

God's power over Satan

What did Jesus demonstrate when he cast out demons?

She initiated the request

Mary's role in Jesus' first miracle.

Woke Jesus

When the disciples were afraid during the storm, what did they do?

Sympathy for suffering and desire to help

According to the text, what is compassion?

With compassion

How should followers of Christ respond to others?

Giving expensive gifts

What is NOT mentioned as a way to show compassion to others?

People are restored to God's love

What happens in the Sacrament of Baptism according to the text?

They witnessed his miracles

Why did many people become disciples of Jesus?

Jesus and Mary

Who were the only two people mentioned as not bearing the weight of Original Sin?

An extraordinary act of God's power

What is a miracle?

To reveal the Kingdom of God

Why did Jesus perform miracles?

They prove Jesus' divine authority

A reason Jesus' miracles are important.

The sick, the poor, and the outcasts

What kind of people did Jesus often heal?

They are signs that God's Kingdom is present

How do miracles relate to the Kingdom of God?

Walking on water

Which miracle showed Jesus' power over nature?

Turned water into wine

What miracle did Jesus perform at a wedding in Cana?

Jesus brings joy and abundance

What does the miracle at Cana reveal?

It shows God's power to provide abundantly

What is significant about Jesus feeding 5,000 people?

A storm

What did Jesus calm in the miracle on the Sea of Galilee?

Jesus brings both physical and spiritual sight

What does Jesus healing a blind man symbolize?

They are acts of divine love and power, not tricks

How are Jesus' miracles different from magic?

Special grace of God dwelling within us

What is sanctifying grace?

Justice

Which virtue empowers us to respect others' rights and give them their due?

Giving up because we think God can't or won't help

What is despair in a religious context?

Prudence

Which virtue helps control the desire for pleasure?

An attitude or way of living enabling good deeds

What is a virtue?

The virtue that empowers us to decide what is good

What is prudence?

Faith

Which virtue involves accepting all God's revelations through the Church as true?

Fortitude

What virtue gives us courage to do what is right?

Charity

Which Theological Virtue empowers us to love God first?

The Holy Spirit

Where do the urges to do what is right come from?

At Baptism

When does God come to dwell within us?

We need rebirth by water and Spirit

What did Jesus tell Nicodemus about entering the kingdom?

Both God and us

The growth of our spiritual life depends on:

Justice

Which of these is NOT a Theological Virtue?

Through divine grace

How can Theological Virtues be acquired?

Prudence

What virtue directs us to decide what is good?

No, it's freely given

Do we need to deserve grace before receiving it?

Living water

What did Jesus offer the Samaritan woman?

Charity (love)

Which is the most important virtue?