Chapter 1: The Divine Origins of the Church - Sections 3 and 4

Vocabulary flashcards based on Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 1: The Divine Origins of the Church, covering key Catholic terms, early Church events, and St. Paul's ministry.

Ascension

The event that marks the definitive entrance of Jesus' humanity into God's heavenly domain (CCC, 665), occurring 40 days after Easter Sunday.

Pentecost

From the Greek for 'fiftieth day,' a Jewish harvest feast occurring 50 days after Passover when the Holy Spirit appeared to the Apostles in wind and fire; considered the birthday of the Church.

Apostolic Succession

The handing on of the teaching, preaching, and office of the Apostles to their successors, the bishops, through the laying on of hands.

Evangelical Counsels

Vows of personal poverty, chastity (understood as lifelong celibacy), and obedience to a bishop or superior of a religious community.

Charism

A special gift or grace of the Holy Spirit that directly or indirectly builds up the Church, helps a person live a Christian life, or serves the common good.

Messiah

From the Hebrew for 'the Chosen One' or the 'Anointed One'; the role that Jesus filled.

Assumption of Mary

A feast celebrated in the Church on August 15.

Canon

The inspired books of the Bible, which in the Catholic Bible includes 46 books in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.

Heresies

Teachings that go against the Church.

People of the Way

The title given to early followers of Jesus who considered their belief an extension of Judaism rather than a new religion.

Antioch

The place where the term 'Christian' was first used.

Gentile

A non-Jewish person.

Monotheism

The belief in one God.

Council of Jerusalem

The first Church Council, held in Jerusalem, which determined that Gentile converts could join the Church without first becoming Jewish, being circumcised, or following Jewish customs and traditions.

Saul

A Pharisee and Roman citizen who regularly persecuted followers of Jesus Christ before undergoing a radical conversion on the road to Damascus.

Apostle to the Gentiles

The title given to Paul because he turned to preaching and teaching to non-Jewish people after his conversion, more than doubling the size of Christianity.

One of the sacraments of initiation in which a baptized person receives the Holy Spirit, strengthening their faith.

Confirmation

The ________ was revealed by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

Church

Put these events in order as they happened: Ascension, Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, Last Super, Jesus Dies on the Cross, Pentecost, Passion of Jesus, Jesus Rises from the Dead, Jesus is Buried.

1. Jesus’ Baptism

2. Last Supper – Holy Thursday

3. Passion of Jesus – on the road to His crucifixion

4. Jesus Dies on Cross – Good Friday; 3 p.m.

5. Buried

6. Rises – Easter Sunday

7. Ascension – 40 days after Easter

8. Pentecost – 50 days after Easter

How many days after Jesus rose from the dead did he remain on earth?

40

What does Pentecost mean?

50th day

1.      What two symbols represent the Holy Spirit? What color represents Pentecost?

Wind and fire; red

Forerunners of the Pope and Bishops today who carry on Apostolic Succession

Peter and the Apostles

How did Peter take charge as a leader in the Church in Acts 2:14-41?

preaching homily, baptizing 3K & interpreting what was happening at Pentecost

Which of these did the church NOT do after realizing Jesus wasn’t returning during their lifetime to ensure that the Church would continue for successive generations?

Hid letters from St. Paul and Peter in baskets

What was the outcome of the Council of Jerusalem?

Gentile converts could join the Church w/o first becoming Jewish. They didn’t have to get circumcised or follow Jewish customes/traditions

T or F: The fruit bares the gift

False

Which group of Jews was isolated from non-Jewish neighbors, rural, poor, and less educated?

Palestinian Jews; they were known for their strict adherence to the law and separation from other communities.

Which group of Jews was more comfortable around Greek culture, more open to non-Jewish neighbors, urban, wealthy, and open-minded?

Jews of Diaspora; they embraced Hellenistic culture and often engaged in trade and diplomacy.