Chapter 6 Test Study Guide: The Holy Spirit and Apostles

Resurrection

Jesus' rise from the dead after crucifixion.

Ascension

Jesus' elevation to heaven after forty days.

Holy Spirit

Third person of the Holy Trinity, guides believers.

Pentecost

Holy Spirit's descent, empowering Apostles to preach.

Gentiles

Non-Jewish individuals included in God's salvation plan.

Apostles

Disciples tasked with spreading the Gospel globally.

Peter's Vision

God revealed salvation is for all, including Gentiles.

Paul's Mission

Spread Gospel to Gentiles, wrote New Testament letters.

Mary, Theotokos

Mother of God, model of faith and obedience.

Assumption of Mary

Mary taken to heaven, emphasizing her holiness.

Body of Christ

Church members united as one body in faith.

Temple of the Holy Spirit

God dwells within the Church community.

Bride of Christ

Church's intimate union with Christ in love.

Universal Church

Global Catholic community led by the Pope.

Diocese

Local community of believers led by a bishop.

Parish

Local church community led by a priest.

Catholicism

Christianity branch recognizing the Pope's authority.

Orthodox Christianity

Christianity branch sharing beliefs but rejecting papal authority.

Protestantism

Christianity branch emphasizing Scripture and faith alone.

Pope

Leader of the Catholic Church, successor of Peter.

Ecumenism

Movement promoting unity among Christian denominations.

Saints

Individuals recognized for holiness, intercede for believers.

Communion of Saints

Spiritual unity of all believers in Christ.

Saint Perpetua

Early martyr, noblewoman, steadfast in faith.

Saint Benedict

Founder of Western monasticism, established monastic rules.

Saint Francis of Assisi

Renounced wealth, founded Franciscan Order emphasizing humility.

Saint Catherine of Siena

Advised popes, known for theological contributions.

Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Founded Jesuits, emphasized education and spirituality.

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

First Native American saint, lived a devout life.

Protestant Reformation

16th-century movement criticizing Catholic Church practices.

Counter-Reformation

Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation.

Hermits

Individuals living in solitude for spiritual purposes.

Monasticism

Religious life focused on prayer and community.