Christ and Church- Chapter 3 Test

List the three different stages of the coming of the Kingdom of God

- God as the King of the Universe - God as the King of Israel - The future reign of God

What is a martyr?

A person who dies for their faith

Why is it likely said that St. Philip set aside doctrinal questions and simply baptized the Ethiopian eunuch?

An angel and the Holy Spirit guided him to do so.

Apostle question: brother to St. Peter

Andrew

Apostle question: crucified on an X-shaped cross

Andrew

Apostle question: aka Nathaniel

Bartholomew

Apostle question: tradition holds he was martyred in Armenia, flayed alive

Bartholomew

Keys of the Kingdom

Christ symbolically gave these to Peter, symbolizing that he will be Christ's representative on earth

sacred tradition

Church's teachings that have been handed down through the ages by successors of the Apostles

The meeting of the Apostles at which Peter addressed the issue of baptizing Gentiles into the Christian church was called the ______________

Council of Jerusalem

Why was it symbolically appropriate that the Ethiopian was the first Gentile convert to Christianity?

Ethiopia represented the "ends of the earth".

What did the Council decide?

Gentiles should be allowed to hear the Gospel and believe and not have to follow Jewish dietary laws.

How did St. Peter decide that it was not necessary to follow Jewish dietary laws to convert to Christianity?

God told him in a vision.

How was St. Paul's thorough knowledge of the Old Testament a benefit to evangelization?

He could counter objection that Jewish authorities argues with him about.

How was St. Paul's classical education a benefit to evangelization?

He could speak the language of the Greeks and Romans so he could proclaim the Gospel.

How was St. Paul's training in philosophy and logic a benefit to evangelization?

He was able to make important distinctions in explaining Christian doctrine.

How was St. Paul's roman citizenship a benefit to evangelization?

He was kept safe from those who wanted to kill him.

How did St. Peter overcome this prohibition?

He went to St. Cornelius and taught him about Jesus.

What remained constant in the role of the papacy?

It is the Church's highest moral and doctrinal authority.

What is the primacy of St. Peter?

It is the authority Christ gave to Peter

What does the term Vicar of Christ signify?

It means "in the person of". Whoever is the Vicar of Christ possesses his authority.

What is the extent of St. Peter's authority over the Church?

It was full, supreme, and universal.

Why was the Council of Jerusalem a first for the papacy?

It was the first time the Pope defined a teaching of the Church.

Apostle question: was beheaded in 44 AD

James the Greater

Apostle question: after Pentecost, became head of Church

James the Lesser

Apostle question: presided over the Council of Jerusalem

James the Lesser

Apostle question: "disciple whom Jesus loved"

John

Apostle question: did not suffer martyrdom

John

Apostle question: financial gain in betraying Christ

Judas

Apostle question: also referred to as Thaddeus

Jude

Apostle question: patron of lost causes

Jude

Apostle question: his Gospel was written in Aramaic

Matthew

Apostle question: tax collector

Matthew

After Judas killed himself, the remaining Apostles elected _____________ to take his place among the Twelve

Matthias

Has the role of the papacy been exactly the same throughout the centuries?

No

Apostle question: Roman citizen

Paul

Apostle question: beheaded outside the walls of Rome

Paul

Apostle question: originally named Saul

Paul

Apostle question: keys

Peter

Apostle question: rock

Peter

The names of the original Twelve Apostles as listed in the textbook include (order does not matter):

Peter, John, James the Greater, James the Lesser, Andrew, Philip, Jude, Judas Iscariot, Matthew, Thomas, Simon, and Bartholomew (or Nathaneal)

Apostle question: from Bethsaida

Philip

Apostle question: generally listed 5th among the Apostles

Philip

God made Peter the leader of the Apostles and of the whole Church when he told him, "You are Peter, and upon this _____ I will build my Church...." Christ told Peter he would give him the _____ and the power of binding and loosing, which symbolize his authority. Peter thus became the head of the Church on earth and he and his successors through history are known by the title of ______

Rock, Keys, Pope

Apostle question: depicted with a saw because ancient tradition says he was sawed in pieces

Simon

Apostle question: used to belong to the Zealots

Simon

How did the Church respond to the first persecutions?

Some members fled and spread the Gospel in other places. They did not stop preaching.

Who was the first martyr?

St. Stephen

Christ's instruction to the Apostles to teach and make disciples of all nations and baptize them is often called...

The Great Commission

How does the Holy Spirit work though the Pope and the bishops?

The Holy Spirit assists them to govern, sanctify, and proclaim the Gospel.

How does the Holy Spirit work in the sacraments?

The Holy Spirit gives life to new members of the Church through Baptism.

How does the Holy Spirit work through special graces?

The Holy Spirit gives us these to help contribute to building up the church.

How does the Holy Spirit work in the Fruits of the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit helps us perform these supernatural works.

How does the Holy Spirit work in Sacred Scripture?

The Holy Spirit inspired the writers, making the Holy Spirit the ultimate author.

What two major changes in their lives did non-Jews have to undergo if they wanted to convert to Christianity?

The must be circumcised and follow the Jewish dietary laws.

How does the Holy Spirit work in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?

These help is to be attentive to the will of God and the graces he sends us to follow his will.

How did Jews look at associating with non-Jews?

They didn't want to.

Why are the martyrs held in such high esteem in the Church?

They died for what they believe in.

What did the Jewish authorities assume would be the result of Jesus' death?

They though it would scatter his followers and silence his message.

Apostle question: Profession of faith, "My Lord and my God"

Thomas

Apostle question: name means twin or paired

Thomas

martyr

a Christian who dies for their faith

How many Apostles would eventually suffer martyrdom?

all except John

What was the Council of Jerusalem?

an ecumenical council where the Pope (for the first time) defined a teaching in the Church.

eunuch

castrated male

primacy of St. Peter

denotes St. Peter's role as first in rank or authority among Apostles

church

entire assembly of the faithful people of God

The first Baptism of a Gentile took place when St. Jude baptized the Ethiopian eunuch

false

ecumenical council

gathering of the world's bishops called together by the pope to define doctrine, regulate Christian life, or apply discipline to God

saint

generally, all who belong to Christ; specifically, those persons who have died and are now in Heaven

charism

gift or grace of the holy spirit given to help benefit the Church indirectly or directly

rock

literal meaning of "Peter", the name Christ gave to Simon as head of the Church

Great Commission

orders Christ gave to his Apostles to make disciples of all nations and baptize them

mass

principal sacramental celebration and worship of the Catholic Church

canonization

process by which the church officially declares someone a saint

Heaven

state of eternal happiness and communion with God

sacred scripture

the Bible

The Church is sometimes called the pilgrim Church because....

the faithful are on a pilgrimage, filled with danger, and our final destination has not yet been reached

In the early Church, what was the best way to convince people that Jesus was the Savior?

traveling and preaching

According to tradition, St. Thomas established the Church in India, where he was martyred, and St. Andrew preached in Scythia (Ukraine and Russia), Greece, and Patros, where he was crucified on and X-shaped cross

true

St. Paul and St. Peter were both martyred in Rome. St. Paul was beheaded, and St. Peter was crucified upside down

true

St. Paul, who once pursued and persecuted the Christians, became perhaps the most accomplished of the missionary preachers of the first-century Church throughout the Roman Empire

true

St. Peter had a vision in which God told him it was permissible to kill and eat animals that previously had been considered unclean under Jewish law

true