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Church
entire people of God throughout the world
the local Church (diocese)
assembly of believers gathered for liturgy, esp. in Eucharist
salvation history
pattern of events in human history where God reveals HImself and His saving actions
covenant
agreement between human beings or between God and human beings where mutual commitment is made
Kingdom of God
reign/rule of God over the hearts of people that creates a new social order based on love
apostles
12 chosen people of JC who taught and accompanied Him on HIs earthly mission; “one who is sent out”
ekklesia
to call out; only used in Matthew
pentecost
descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples 10 days after the Ascension
Holy Spirit
sustains, strengthens, and sacrifices; third person of the trinity; personified love of the father and the son
gentile
anyone who is not Jewish
martyrs
those who died for their faith; “witness”
acts of the apostles
written by Luke; apostles after ascension (1st effort to share Gospel); focus on Peter and Paul; miracles and mass conversions
charism
a gift of the Spirit given to a person to carry out the mission of Jesus
First Pope
Peter; had the role of Pope w/o title
Gospel of the Church
Matthew; used ekklesia
images of the Church
body of christ, temple of the Holy Spirit, bride of christ, vine and branches, seed and beginning of the kingdom, family of God, people of God, mother like Mary, Church as sacrament
role of St. Peter in the early church
leading the church and guiding the early people
St. Paul’s conversion
Saul to Paul; persecuted Christians then became one
Jesus as founder of the Church
upon this rock I will build my Church; by this we confess that Jesus is Christ and living God
side of Christ
water: Baptism; new life
blood: Eucharist; sacrifice
role of the Holy Spirit
offers guidance; aids in decision-making; strengthens us w gifts; makes holy; fills broken places w God’s love
The role of the Family as community that shares ______ and ______
faith; love
gifts of the Holy Spirit
makes us docile and helps us to follow the Holy Spirit; sanctifies us
fruits of the Holy Spirit
the result of the Holy Spirit’s presence in a particular place/person
fear of the Lord
awe and adoration for God; offers respect, reverence and devotion for the Lord (praise); gift
knowledge
the ability to acquire knowledge and apply for virtuous purposes; gift
kindness
warm and friendly disposition towards another; positive and complimentary
faithfulness
loyalty; commitment; promises fulfilled; being true to your word
Blood of the Martyrs are the ______________
seeds of the Church
The Council of Jerusalem was about___________
the qualifications to become a Christian
The Holy Spirit is the personified love between the _______ and the _______
Father; Son
Mary Magdalene as the ______ to the _______
apostle; apostles
promise of Jesus: “wherever 2 or 3 are gathered.”
“in my name, I will be present.”; communal nature of the Church
