Religion 2

What was the Visitation?

When Mary went to visit Elizabeth (pregnant with John the Baptist)

What was something extraordinary that happened at the Visitation?

The babies leapt in the womb

What was an extraordinary event that happened at the Wedding Feast at Cana?

It was the occurrence of Jesus' first miracle

What was something unusual about the wine?

It seemed to be the best wine there overall, even though put out last

What happened at the Jordan River?

John the Baptist was baptizing people, and while there Jesus goes to him for baptism

Apostle meaning in Latin

Send messenger

Why were there 12 apostles?

To represent the 12 tribes of Israel

The 12 apostles backgrounds:

not wealthy nor powerful, mainly fishermen

Peter:

a fisherman and a disciple. Name was changed from Simon

What was the Annunciation?

The Annunciation was when Mary was told that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Son of God, and she is to name him Jesus.

What is Tradition?

The Revelation of God through beliefs handed down by the Church from the time of the apostles.