Theology Final Exam

To make holy--

sanctify

The universal Church is united under the leadership of the--

pope

The Old Testament covenant with Noah reminds us that we are called to the Sacrament of-

Baptism

To pre-figure an even before it occurs

foreshadow

The dogma that teaches the Blesses Virgin Mary was taken to heaven body & soul at the end of her life on earth--

Assumption

A person who suffers death because of his or her beliefs--

martyr

New Testament word/title for a “False Messiah”

Anti-Christ

The Church considers them the succesoors of St. Peter

popes

The Apostles were sent forth by Christ to preach the Good News at his--

Ascension

One who has received the fullness of Holy Orders--

bishop

Preaching to this group helped early Christianity to greatly increase its audience--

Gentiles

Many more people were able to understand & accept the Gospel, because St. Paul spoke this language.

Greek

The central mystery of the Christian faith that God exists as a communion of Divine Persons.

Trinity

The "Last Days" will occur at the--

Parousia

The word 'Church' can refer to a--

(all of these are correct)

\-parish

\-Christian community

\-building

After his imprisonment in Rome, he was eventually executed by being beheaded--

St. Paul

When Jesus used the words "I AM" for himself, he meant that he was equal to--

Yahweh

A parish is united under the leadership of a--

pastor

A habitual & firm disoposition to do good--

virtue

The "Marks of the Church" inlcude--

* One
* Holy
* Catholic
* Apostolic

One image often associated with the Holy Spirit is that of a DOVE, which appeared at jesus'--

Baptism

The word 'disciple' means--

learner

The Church's official, public, communal prayer

Liturgy

God's covenant with ____ foreshadows the Church.

Israel

An official, authoritative teaching of the Church.

doctrine

One image commonly associated with the Holy Sprit is FIRE, which appeared on/at Jesus' --

(none of these answers are correct)

* NOT Transfiguration
* NOT Resurrection
* NOT Baptism

He is considered the "proto-martyr" of the early Church

Stephen

A prayer in which one asks God for help & forgivness--

petition

The Church considers them “successors of the Apostles”

bishops

St. Paul focused on the Old Testament when preaching to Jews in order to prove that Jesus was the--

Messiah

A regional community of bleievers also known as a 'particluar' Church--

diocese

The Body of Christ refers to the--

entire Church

Gift of God that restores our loving communion with the Holy Trinity--

grace

Romans beleived that Christians should be made to sacrifice to the--

Emporer

Those who witness to the Good News of jesus Christ in writing--

evangelist

Early Church Fathers widely held that this Old Testament image as realted to the Church.

Noah’s Ark

Paul  is commonly known as the "Apostle to the _____"--

Gentiles

The culmination of God's plan of salvation= _______ of God

Kingdom

Jesus' cross established the Church by--

(all of these answers are correct)

* the Eucharist Jesus instituted at the Last Supper
*  Jesus' saving gift of himself
* enabling believers to share in Jesus' sacrifice

A diocese is united under the leadership of a--

bishop

The perfect fulfillnemtn of the Sinai Covenant=

Jesus Christ

A change of heart, turinng away from sin & toward God

conversion

Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit 50 days after Easter.

Pentecost

Speaking about God in an irreverent way--

blasphemy

Jesus instituted the Eucharist--

on Holy Thursday

When the Pope convenes a council of the world's Bishops, it is called a/n _____ Council

Ecumenical

This Jewish council called for their formal separtaion from the Christian sect.

Jamnia

This gathering of the Pope & Bishops strives "to hand on" the Gospel message--

Magisterium

A prayer offered on behalf of another person--

intercession

This Greek word for Church means to 'call out'--

ekklesia

Theological principle that was among those at the heart of the Protestant Reformation-- (two things)

* Scripture alone should be the basis of Church teaching
* Salvation comes through God's grace alone

Upon receiving this sever penalty, a person is barred from receiving the Sacraments.

excommunication

The successor of an Apostle

bishop

To be founded upon the Twelve chosen by Christ--

apostolic

The Sacrament of Holy Orders is necessary for the ordination of (two things)

* priest
* deacons

True or False

The Pope together with all the priests are teaching authority of the Church. 

False

A state of life in whcih one publicly professes vows-- (two things)

* marriage
* consecrated life

An indulgence is a means by which the Church takes away punishment in--

purgatory

The Church in Rome has special authroity--in part becasue both Peter & Paul-- (two things)

* proclaimed the Gospel there
* were martyred there

This is the official language of the Church since the 4th century--

Latin

This 'Mark of the Church' that means universal--

Catholic

Greek word for a sacred image that means “likeness”

icon

Has the authority to interpret Scirpture without error

Magisterium

The successor of Peter--

pope

A call from God to all members of the Church to embrace a life of holiness--

vocation

A MAJOR break that causes division in the Church--

schism

The "Deposit of Faith" primarily ncludes-- (two things)

* tradition\]
* scripture

This word means “service”

ministry

Movement in the Church to restore unity among all Christians--

ecumenism

The uninterrupted passage of authority from the time of St. Peter to the present is known as ____ Succession.

Apostolic

This special grace, bestowed by the Spirit, helps us to build up the Church--

Charism

Those books of the Bible officially acceptd by the Church as Sacred Scripture=

Canon

The Church has a unique relationship with Judasim because-- (two things)

* Jesus was a Jew
* The Jews are God’s Chosen People

Latin for “Let it be done”

Fiat

Conscious deliberate rejection of a truth of faith--

heresy

The assembly of bishops as headed by the Pope is known as a/n--

College

The Communion of the Saints exists--

(all of the places listed here)

* in heaven
* here on Earth
* Purgatory

State of final purification after death--

Purgatory

Beliefs that are shared by Catholics & Muslims include-- (two things)

* acknowledgment of the One Creator God
* adherence to the practices of prayer, fasting & almsgiving

Mary is taken into heaven body & soul at this event. 

Assumption

Any Christian's activity to extend the Kingdom of God--

apostolate

The Pope is the successor of--

Peter

This 'movement' is an effort by Christians to achieve better mutual understanding & cooperation--

ecumenical

The Church's official recognition of a deceased Catholic as a Saint--

canonization

Among those churches that follow the teaching of the Diocese of Rome thereby honoring papal authority

Roman Catholic

To be of or related to the role of bishop--

episcopal

Authoritative teaching defined by the Magisterium--

Dogma

'Vicar of Christ' is a title properly accorded to--

the Pope

Our conversion from sin, BEGINS with this Sacrament

Baptism

The Greek word *apostolos* means one who is ___.

sent

To "hand on" the truths of salvation= Sacred ___.

Tradition

This Church is in full communion with Rome becasue it accepts the authority of the Pope

Eastern Catholic

Peter's role as leader of the early Church is continued by--

popes

The 'Marks of the Church' include--

* One
* Holy
* Catholic
* Apostolic

Greek title for Mary meaning “God-bearer”

Theotokos

To be of or related to the Church--

ecclesial

Those who are ordained in the Chuch include-- (two things)

* deacons
* priests

This pope convened the Vatican II council

John XXIII

The SOURCE of the Church's unity is the-- (two things)

* Trinity
* Pope

The perfect 'Model of Holiness'=

Mary