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Church
The universal body of Christ, regional church (diocese) and a parish
Pascal Mystery
the suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ
Salvation History
The story of God’s saving action in human history
Covenant
an agreement between beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made
Reign of God
the reign of rule of God over the hearts of people, also called the kingdom of God
Parable
a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
Baptism
sacrament by which God cleanses all sin and one because a member of the church
The Eucharist
The body and blood of Jesus Christ
Pentecost
50th day after easter, which commemorates the descent of the holy spirit on the early Apostles and disicples
Gentile
Non-Jew
Martyr
someone who dies for their religious belief
Circumcision
Judaism and Islam believe this is necessary
idolatry
worship of idols
sanctify
to make holy
charism
a spiritual gift given by God to individuals to help build up and strengthen the church
Religious Communities
a group of men or woman religious who are joined by a common charism
Pope
head of the catholic church
Bishop
a church official who leads a large group of Christians in a particular region
diocese
known as the “particular” or “local” church, the regional community of believers who commonly gather in parishes under the leadership of a bishop
synod
a council, especially of churches or church officials
What is the point of the parable of the Sower
The man represents God and the seed represents his message. God’s world is always growing and spreading
What is the point of the parable of the hidden treasure
being in God’s kingdom is worth every possession we have
What does the word “Church” mean and what are the different sense in which it is used
Ekklesia, church as the universal body of christ, diocese, or a parish
what are the different properties of the church
visible and invisible
how did Jesus establish a physical/visible church
through sacrament and apostolic succession
why did God establish a visible church
to continue to spread his word through his apostolic
how is the church supernatural/invisible
you cannot physically see the holy spirit, God or grace
who wrote Acts
Luke
what does Acts 1:8 say and why is the verse important
the apostles will receive power through the holy spirit and witness to God
What’s the difference between Jesus’ ascension and Mary’s assumption
Jesus raises due to his own divine power, but God raises Mary up
who replaces Judas as an apostle? how is this determined?
Saint Matthias, after lots of praying, he was chosen to replace Judas
On what feast did the holy spirit descend and why did the Jews celebrate that feast?
Pentecost - it was a thanksgiving
Who is the perfect fulfillment of the Sinai Covenant, the Law?
Jesus
In the book of Acts Pentecost comes 50 days after which event in the life of Jesus
Jesus raises from the dead
what are the 3 symbols of the holy spirit
fire, dove, and wind
why was it significant that fire fell upon the apostles
holy spirit sent the fire, and it shows the trinity is God, Jesus and the holy spirit
how did the tower of Babel and Pentecost relate
Pentecost is the reversal of Babel
What is repentance
having true sorrow for you sin and the desire to not sin again
how is a charism of the Spirit different from a fruit of the Spirit
a charism is more unique to the individual
what are the 3 motives of credibility
miracles, property fulfilment, and fidelity of the church
who was Stephen and what was its job
He was the first Christian martyr, a deacon
Marks of the Church
One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic
Trinity (Blessed Trinity)
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Creed
a statement of belief
Ecumenical Council
a worldwide official assembly by of the bishops under the direction of the Pope
Nicene Creed
the formal profession of faith recited at Mass
Roman Catholic Church
the Christian Church leaded by the Pope in Rome
Eastern Catholic Churches
the 21 churches of the east with their own theological, liturgical and administrative traditions
icon
image, idol
Sacrament of Holy Orders
the sacrament by which members of the church are ordained for permanent ministry in the church as bishops, priests, or deacons
Apostolic Succession
unbroken chain of authority connecting the pope and bishops with the Apostolic of Jesus
College of Bishops
assembly of bishops leaded by the Pope
Petrine Ministry
the unique mission of Saint Peter the apostles and his successors, and bishops of Rome or Popes
Heresy
deliberate rejection
Dogma
a central truth of Revelation that Catholics are obliged to believe
doctrine
an official, authorities’ teachings of the church based of the Revelation of God
Apostasy
the denial of God and the repudiation of faith
Schism
division
Theological
one who studies religion
Protestant Reformation
a religious movement that began as an attempt to reform the catholic church and resulted in the creation of protestant churches
holiness
state of being holy
conversion
profound change of heart
sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
a sacrament of healing
grace
gift from God given to us to empower us to respond to his call
saint
someone who has been transformed by the grace of Christ
Canonize
the act by which the church officially recognizes a deceased catholic as a saint
solemnity
important and holy day in the catholic Liturgical
Original Sin
sin by which the first humans disobeyed God and lost original
Immaculate Conception
the belief that Mary was conceived without original sin
Annunciation
the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that God wanted her to be the mother of the Savior, Jesus Christ
Assumption
Mary’s Body was taken directly to Heaven
Beatitudes
The teachings of Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount
Catholic
“universal”
evangelization
the proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ through words and witnesses
inculturation
Gospel becomes incarnate within a particular culture
Apostles
“One who is sent”
Apostles
to be founded on the 12 apostles
Sacred Scripture
the inspired word of God; the written record of God’s revelation
Sacred Tradition
the living transmission of the church’s gospel message found in the church’s teaching, life and worship
disciple
Follower of Jesus
Apostolate
the mission, focus, or duties of a religious community
vocation
a call from God to all members of the church to embrace a life of holiness
laity (lay people)
all members of the church who aren’t clergy
Baptism
ritual cleansing by plunging into water
commission
to send someone on a mission
List all the different places we see the Gospel spread to in Acts 8-15. What is Luke’s point?
spreads from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria and Rome. He is instructed to spread the gospel
How do we see Saul change in the books of Acts? How did it happen?
Saul converts and its baptized
What Saint Paul’s approach is presenting the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles?
Preaching and miracles
What’s the controversy about in Acts 15 and what does the Church decide?
Gentiles and Circumcision - Gentiles can decide if they want too
What 3 actions does the Holy Spirit perform in the Church
Teach, Guide, Preach
What are the 3 visible marks of unity in the Church?
profession of faith, divine worship and sacraments
what is the invisible mark of unity in the Church
doctrine, discipline, and the sacraments
what is the ultimate foundation of the Church’s unity?
God
What are the wounds to unity? Define Each.
the post-baptismal refusal of unity with the Pope or the refusal of communion with the members of church
Give an example of heresy and schism
A Heresy is the conscious and deliberate rejection of by a baptized person of a truth or faith that must be revealed while a Schism is a major break that causes division
How does the Church overcome heresy and Schism
Unity
How is Mary a model of holiness
She’s kind, patient and faithful
What are the 4 Marian dogmas and what do they mean?
they’r lessons
Why are the saints in heaven important? Why can we pray to them?
they help those in need including us
What does it mean that the Church is holy?
The Church is God’s temple and place of worship
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