Acts of the Apostles Test

In this "first encyclical letter" that Paul, Barnabas, Judas, and Silas deliver, The apostles and presbyters write, in agreement with the whole church, that "it is the decision of __________ and of us not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities, namely, to abstain from meat sacrificed to idols, from blood from meats of estranged animals, and from unlawful marriage." -Acts 15:28-29

the Holy Spirit

CCC 894 "The bishops, as vicars and legates of Christ, govern the particular Churches assigned to them by their counsels, exhortations, and example, but over and above that also by the authority and sacred power" which indeed they ought to exercise so as to edify, in the spirit of service which is that of their Master.426 CCC 895 "The power which they exercise personally in the name of Christ, is proper, ordinary, and immediate, although its exercise is ultimately controlled by the supreme authority of the Church."427 But the bishops should not be thought of as vicars of the Pope. His ordinary and immediate authority over the whole Church does not annul, but on the contrary confirms and defends that of the bishops. Their authority must be exercised in communion with the whole Church under the guidance of the Pope. The authority of the bishops must be exercised in communion with the whole church under the guidance of whom?

the Pope

Regarding the theme of participation in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus in the Church: In Acts 12:1-2, King Herod laid hands on some members of the Church to harm them. He had James, the brother of John, killed by ________ (This is our school's patron, ST. JAMES THE GREATER!) and he proceeded to arrest Peter also but he escapes by an angel's help.

the sword

How were the Apostles transformed by the descent of the Holy Spirit?

they became fearless in their evangelizing efforts

What does Acts 23:12-15 teach us about the determination of the Jews against Paul?

they take an oath not to eat or drink until he's dead

When Jesus appears to Ananias, what does he say the mission of Saul will be (Acts 9:15)?

to be God's chosen instrument to the carry His name before the Gentiles, kings, and Israelites

"He remained [in Rome] for two full years in his lodgings. He received all who came to him, and with complete assurance and without hindrance he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ." It's an abrupt ending, but that's the point, the GOSPEL CAME TO ROME through PAUL.

true

In short, the Council of Jerusalem was a prototype for later Ecumenical Councils and it was a "first" for the papacy from what we've seen in Acts thus far in that it was the first instance of a Pope officially defining a teaching of the Church.

true

When Paul is in Athens and he speaks at the Areopagus, he compliments the pagans' religiosity and he finds the little truth these pagans have, such as the statue to "an unknown god" and proclaims he knows who this God is, and it's the ONE TRUE GOD!" His approach is to meet them where they're at, in their culture, and then help them ascend to higher truths.

true

John baptized with _____, but in a few days you will be baptized with the ______. -Acts 1:5

water; Spirit

Herod dies while publicly speaking by being struck down by an angel of the Lord because he did not ascribe the honor to God and his body was eaten by _______.

worms

What does "in persona Christi" mean? Who does it refer to?

"In the person of Christ." Refers to the priest.

"Observing the boldness of Peter and John and perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men, they were amazed, and they recognized them as the companions of Jesus. Then when they saw the man who had been cured standing there with them, they could say nothing in reply. ... So they called them back and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus." (Acts 4:13-14; 18) What does Peter say in reply to this? What does this say about their conviction for their mission to spread the Gospel of Jesus?

"It is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard." They're "all in" and won't be stopped or silenced.

Teaching role of the Pope and Bishops (5 points)

1. Authentic intertpreters of God's Word in Scripture and Tradition. 2. Ensure fidelity to teachings of the Apostles on faith and morals. 3. Explains the hierarchy of truths. 4. The Ordinary Magisterium must be accepted even when it is not pronounced in a definitive manner. 5. Obey the mandate for evangelization.

When can the Pope excercise infallibility?

1. In his office as pope. Extends as far as pontification. 2. Eccumentical council and body of bishops and supreme magisterium.

What percentage/fraction of votes is needed for a pope to be elected?

2/3 votes

What does a Bishop oversee?

A diocese.

CCC 884 "The college of bishops exercises power over the universal Church in a solemn manner in an ecumenical council."405 But "there never is an ecumenical council which is not confirmed or at least recognized as such by Peter's successor."406 CCC 887 Neighboring particular Churches who share the same culture form ecclesiastical provinces or larger groupings called patriarchates or regions.413 The bishops of these groupings can meet in synods or provincial councils. "In a like fashion, the episcopal conferences at the present time are in a position to contribute in many and fruitful ways to the concrete realization of the collegiate spirit."414 CCC 891 "The Roman Pontiff, head of the college of bishops, enjoys this infallibility in virtue of his office, when, as supreme pastor and teacher of all the faithful - who confirms his brethren in the faith he proclaims by a definitive act a doctrine pertaining to faith or morals. . . . The infallibility promised to the Church is also present in the body of bishops when, together with Peter's successor, they exercise the supreme Magisterium," above all in an Ecumenical Council.418 When the Church through its supreme Magisterium proposes a doctrine "for belief as being divinely revealed,"419 and as the teaching of Christ, the definitions "must be adhered to with the obedience of faith."420 This infallibility extends as far as the deposit of divine Revelation itself.421 CCC 892 Divine assistance is also given to the successors of the apostles, teaching in communion with the successor of Peter, and, in a particular way, to the bishop of Rome, pastor of the whole Church, when, without arriving at an infallible definition and without pronouncing in a "definitive manner," they propose in the exercise of the ordinary Magisterium a teaching that leads to better understanding of Revelation in matters of faith and morals. To this ordinary teaching the faithful "are to adhere to it with religious assent"422 which, though distinct from the assent of faith, is nonetheless an extension of it. Based off of the above Catechism paragraphs, basically what is an ecumenical council? Who has the authority to convene one? What authority does the Council have concerning the universal Church?

A gathering of all the bishops called together by the Pope. Authority is infallible when proposing a doctrine "for belief as being divinely revealed" and as the teaching of Christ, the definitions must be adhered to by the faithful.

What is placed in the sacramental care of the Priest?

A parish.

What is the Roman Curia?

Administrative or governing body of the Church which assists the Pope in his role as pastor of the universal church.

What sacraments can a Bishop perform?

All 7.

What Sacraments can a Priest perform?

All except Holy Orders.

What happens while Paul and Silas are imprisoned in Philippi? Who is evangelized because of this and what does that lead to for Paul and Silas?

An earthquake, chains are loosened, and doors opened. The jailer was going to commit suicide because he thought they had escaped but Paul interferes; the jailer is evangelized and he and his family are baptized. This leads to the release of Paul and Silas.

Regarding the theme of the communal life of the Church: In Acts 11:25-26, "For a year Saul and Barnabus meet with the church and teach people. It was at ________ that the disciples were first called Christians."

Antioch

What are some examples of service that Deacons perform?

Assisting at and blessing marriages, proclamation of the Gospels and preaching, distributing Holy Communion, presiding over funerals, and dedicating themselves to the various ministries of charity. They assist the Bishops and Priests in celebration of the Divine Mysteries above all the Eucharist.

Once Philip explains to the Ethiopian eunuch how Christ was the fulfillment of the passages he was reading and struggling to understand, what does the Ethiopian request and how does Philip respond?

Baptism; he baptizes him.

Acts 9:26-30- Paul goes to Jerusalem, ________ takes him under his wing, introduces him to Peter an the Apostles, then Paul goes to Tarsus, in Arabia for a number of years which info we get from Galatians 1:11-17 (why Arabia? To pray and discern on Mt. Sinai and he spends THREE YEARS in prayer, discernment, and formation before his first missionary journey begins.)

Barnabus

Regarding the theme of participation in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus in the Church: In Acts 14:19-20, "Some Jews from Antioch stoned Paul, dragged him out of the city and left him for dead, but when the disciples gathered around him, he got up and entered the city and left the next day with _______.

Barnabus

Regarding the theme of the sacramental life of the Church: In Acts 13:2-3, "After they completed their prayer and fasting, hands are laid upon ______________ and their first missionary journey begins. (Ordination)

Barnabus and Saul

Who continues the Ministry of Christ the head?

Bishops and priests.

CCC 9 "The ministry of catechesis draws ever fresh energy from the councils. The Council of Trent is a noteworthy example of this. It gave catechesis priority in its constitutions and decrees. It lies at the origin of the Roman Catechism, which is also known by the name of that council and which is a work of the first rank as a summary of Christian teaching. . . ."12 The Council of Trent initiated a remarkable organization of the Church's catechesis. Thanks to the work of holy bishops and theologians such as St. Peter Canisius, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Turibius of Mongrovejo or St. Robert Bellarmine, it occasioned the publication of numerous catechisms. CCC 896 The Good Shepherd ought to be the model and "form" of the bishop's pastoral office. Conscious of his own weaknesses, "the bishop . . . can have compassion for those who are ignorant and erring. He should not refuse to listen to his subjects whose welfare he promotes as of his very own children. . . . The faithful . . . should be closely attached to the bishop as the Church is to Jesus Christ, and as Jesus Christ is to the Father":428Let all follow the bishop, as Jesus Christ follows his Father, and the college of presbyters as the apostles; respect the deacons as you do God's law. Let no one do anything concerning the Church in separation from the bishop.429 What fruit came from the Council of Trent as evidenced to in CCC #9?

Catechisms and better catechesis

What is the Universal focus of the Bishops?

Concern for all churches.

Pentecost is the Sacrament of _______ for the Apostles. -Acts 2:1-4

Confirmation

__________, a centurion who is devout and God-fearing, has vision of an angel who tells him his prayers and almsgiving have ascended before God and to send someone to Joppa to get Peter.

Cornelius

Regarding the theme of the Sacramental Life of the Church: In Acts 18:8, "__________, the synagogue official, came to believe in the Lord along with his entire household and were baptized.

Crispus

What is the Greek word for Bishop and what does it mean?

Episcopos means overseer.

What is the self-imposed consequence for not voting with full integrity according the the promptings of the Holy Spirit during a conclave?

Excommunication

What is the College of Bishops?

Exercises power over the universal church and the ecumenical council.

"Leave them alone- If it's of human origin, it will die out and scatter... But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them; you may even find yourselves fighting against God." (Gamiliel in Acts 5:39) Gamaliel's words were prophetic for the Catholic Church today because their movement has died out and scattered and therefore, was not founded by God.

False

Regarding the theme of the communal life of the Church: In Acts 14:27-28, "When Paul and Barnabus arrived in Antioch, they called the church together and reported how God had opened the door to the _______."

Gentiles

What is the "controversial question" that's arisen in the early Church in Acts 15:1-3?

"Do you have to be circumcised according to Mosaic practice to be saved and become a member of the Church?"

Saul's Knowledge of the Old Testament

He could counter the objections of Jewish authorities.

Saul's Classical Education

He could speak to the Greeks and Romans in concepts familiar to them.

Saul's Training in Philosophy and Logic

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

What sacraments can Bishops alone confer?

Holy Orders.

What is the Ethiopian eunuch reading and struggling to understand when Phillip meets him?

Isaiah

What does the Roman Curia consist of?

It consists of the secretary of state, 9 congregations, 3 tribunals, and 11 pontifical councils.

What does it mean to say that the Church is infallible?

It is a guarantee, made by Christ, that St. Peter and his successors would be free from error in their public teachings on matters of faith and morals. The gift of the Holy Spirit, which gives the Church the ability to teach faith and morals without error.

Who takes part in an Ecumenical Council?

It is a meeting of all the Bishops of the world under the authority of the Pope.

What is Apostolic succession?

It is the line of bishops that stretches back to the Apostles, each consecrated by the previous one.

What does Deacon mean? What is the ministry of a Deacon?

It means servant, ordained for ministry of service.

If the Pope is the head of the Church, why do we have the Roman Curia?

It's not possible for the Pope to be attentive to all the details of the Roman Curia.

Regarding the theme of the Church's Participation in the Paschal Mystery of Christ (Suffering, Persecution, Glory): In Acts 21:13, "Paul says 'What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? I am prepared not only to be bound but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord ________.'"

Jesus

Who was NOT gathered in the Upper Room for the experience of Pentecost?

Jesus

Who do Bishops, priests, and deacons get their authority and powers from?

Jesus Christ.

Who is the invisible head of the Church?

Jesus Christ.

Saul's Roman Citizenship

Kept safe from some forms of persecution.

After high priest and Sanhedrin call for the Apostles, find the jail secured and empty, hear the report that the Apostles are teaching in the temple area, and have the Apostles brought in for questioning, what does the Pharisee Gamaliel suggest they do with the Apostles?

Leave them alone

Who was chosen to replace Judas?

Matthias

What color of smoke is burned if a vote occurs and no pope is elected? What color is smoke when Pope is elected?

No Pope = Black New Pope = White

Can a priest act independently of a Bishop?

No, each priest depends upon his bishop in order to exercise priestly tasks.

In Acts 13:9, this is the first time in Acts we see Saul called by the name _______.

Paul

Acts 15:6-12; 22, it is ______ who speaks up and says you don't have to be circumcised to be saved/Christian; the Apostles and presbyters, in agreement with the whole church agree to send word out via letter to be delivered by Judas and Silas.

Peter

Who is the pope a successor of?

Peter

What does not support the Primacy of Peter in Acts 1-5?

Peter, guided by the Holy Spirit, speaks with authority at the Council of Jerusalem.

Who performs the first miraculous healing after Pentecost? What was the situation?

Peter; Healing a crippled beggar from birth whom they encounter on their way to 3:00 prayer

_____ initiates the need to chose a replacement for ______ office. -Acts 1:15-26

Peter; Judas's

Who is the visible head of the Church?

Pope as the successor of Peter.

What is another name for the office of the Priest?

Presbyterate.

"The following night after Paul was before the Sanhedrin, Jesus appeared to Paul and said, "Take courage. For just as you have borne witness to my cause in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness in _________." -Acts 23:11

Rome

Who oversaw and consented to the first martyr of the Church?

Saul

Ordained Deacons continue the ministry of Christ the __________.

Servant.

Who was the first martyr of the Church and how was he killed?

Stephen; stoning

Peter heals Aeneas (a paralytic) in the name of Jesus Christ and rises a girl named ______ from the dead." -Acts 9:32-43

Tabitha

What 3 tasks did Christ entrust the 12 Apostles with?

Teaching, sanctifying, and governing.

Who do the successors of the Apostles (the bishops) teach, rule and sanctify?

The Bishops with St. Peter's successor as their head preach the Gospel faithfully, rule the Church by service, and sanctify the Church through the sacraments.

Who gathers to elect the new pope in a conclave?

The Cardinals

What does it mean to say that the Church is indefectible?

The Church will always teach the Gospel of Christ without error even in spite of the defects of her embers, both ordained and lay.

Who is the first gentile (non-Jew) to be baptized in Acts of the Apostles?

The Ethiopian eunuch

Who is the head of the bishops?

The Pope.

What happens to Cornelius and all who were listening while Peter preached the Gospel to them? What does Peter say and do in response this manifestation?

The Spirit fell upon them, they spoke in tongues and glorified God; Peter said, "Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?" He ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.

Who are the bishops successors of?

The apostles.

What is the principle task of a Priest?

The celebration of mass which the Priest offers in the person of Christ.

What is the Magisterium?

The official teaching authority of the Church. Christ endowed the Church to defend, guard, and interpret the truth down through the ages.

Bishops exercise the fullness of what?

The priesthood of Christ. They each possess the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders, because they have receive the full authority that Christ gave to the 12 Apostles.

What role does a Priest have?

They are coworkers of bishops assigned to carry out tasks of apostolic mission.

What was their attitude about midnight while Paul and Silas were in jail at Philippi?

They were praying and singing hymns to God as the prisoners listened.

What is the role of the Pope?

To lead the Catholic Church.

List and define the 2 types of deacons.

Transitional deacons - men preparing for ordination to priesthood. Permanent deacons - Other men, including married me, who serve as deacons and will not be ordained into priesthood.

When Peter suggests that the Apostles elect a successor for Judas, it is stated, "May another take his office." This phrase gives witness to Apostolic Succession and how the Apostles understood their authoritative positions as OFFICES to be passed on.

True

True or False: The Pontifical Swiss Guard is a department of the Roman Curia.

True.

What age must the electors be to participate?

Under age 80.

What is the local concern of a bishop?

Unite the Church he's in charge of.

Paul responds to the jealousy of the Jews in Acts 13:44-52 by saying it was necessary to proclaim it to the Jews first, but since they rejected them, they turn to the Gentiles, for as the Lord commanded, "I have made you ________________, that you may be an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth." (Acts 13:47)

a light to the Gentiles

In Chapter 5 the Sadducees have the apostles thrown in jail, but what happens to the Apostles during the night that allows them to escape?

an angel lets them out

Regarding the theme of the Hierarchy of the Church and the Primacy of Peter: Acts 16:4 proclaims, "As they (Paul and Silas) traveled from city to city, they handed on the to the people for observance the decisions reached by the _________ and _________ in Jerusalem."

apostle; presbyters

"The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common...There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale, and put them at the feet of the ______, and they were distributed to each according to their _____." -Acts 4:32

apostles; need

Regarding the theme of the Sacramental Life of the Church: In Acts 11:12, "So extraordinary were the works that God accomplished through Paul that when face cloths or ______ touched his skin were applied to the sick, their diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them."

aprons

"After Ananias laid hands on Saul to regain his sight, he was ________." -Acts 9:18

baptized

Listeners at Pentecost ask what must they do? and Peter responds, "Repent and be ________, and they will receive the _________." - Acts 2:37-38

baptized; Holy Spirit

Acts 9:19-25- Paul begins to preach that Jesus is the Son of God; Jewish leaders conspire to kill Paul, but he is lowered in a _______ to escape and SO BEGINS HIS LIFE ON THE RUN.

basket

Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to ___________ in their homes. (Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist) - Acts 2:46

breaking the bread

How does Paul get out of being interrogated by lashings?

by saying he's a Roman citizen

How does Paul try to defend himself to the people who want to arrest him? How do they receive it?

by telling his conversion story; not well- "Take such a one as this away from the earth. It is not right that he should live." -Acts 22:22

Why Paul and Silas are imprisoned in Philippi?

for curing a slave girl with oracular spirit (she made a profit for her owners).

Regarding the theme of the Sacramental Life of the Church: In Acts 26:18, "obtaining _________ of sins"

forgiveness

Acts 2:42 speaks of the community of the early church and states that they devoted themselves to all of the following except for...

gathering financial support to make missionary journeys possible

Regarding the theme of the Hierarchy of the Church and the Primacy of Peter: In Acts 13:2-3, "After they completed their prayer and fasting, _____________ Barnabus and Saul and their first missionary journey begins." (This is the Sacramental Act of Ordination)

hands are laid upon

Who leads the arrest of Paul?

he Jews from Asia in Jerusalem because he was "teaching against the law and this place/temple and that he brought Greeks into this place.

During the storm and shipwreck, what does Paul do to get the people to eat and to encourage them?

he shares the Eucharist with them (breaks bread)

Regarding the theme of the Sacramental Life of the Church: In Acts 16:14-15, Lydia listens to Paul and afterwards she and her whole ____________ were baptized."

household

"Peter and John are sent to Samaria to pray with the people who had accepted the Word that they might receive the Holy Spirit... then they _____________ and they received the Holy Spirit." -Acts 8:14-15, 17 (Confirmation)

laid hands on them

Regarding the theme of the Hierarchy of the Church and the Primacy of Peter: In Acts 15:6-12; 22-23 and following... Peter speaks and says you don't have to be circumcised to be saved/become Christian; the Apostles and presbyters, in agreement with the whole church agree to send word out by _______ (15:23). (Some of these later become Epistles in the New Testament)

letter

Regarding the theme of the Sacramental Life of the Church: In Acts 20:7, "On the first day of the week when we gathered to break bread, Paul spoke to them (Eucharist) A boy named Eutychus fell sleep and fell 3 stories dead. Paul finished the mass and the boy was restored to _____."

life

"Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting ____?" "Who are you, sir?" "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting." -Acts 9:5-6

me

Regarding the theme of the communal life of the Church: In Acts 12:5, "Peter was thus being kept in prison, but ______ by the church was fervently being made to God on his behalf."

prayer

In Acts 6:1-7, the Apostles realized more people are needed for the demands of evangelization and taking care of the needs of the Church, so they choose "seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task, whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." What "action" was performed to officially initiate them into their new role in the Church? (The Greek word for these men is diakonia, where we get the English word "deacon.")

prayer and the laying on of hands

Regarding the theme of the Hierarchy of the Church and the Primacy of Peter: In Acts 14:23, "They appointed ________ form them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord in whom they had put their faith." (From this word, we get the word for "priests".)

presbyters

Regarding the theme of the sacramental life of the Church: In Acts 14:23, "They appointed __________ form them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord in whom they had put their faith."

presbyters

"After recalling the Apostles, they had them flogged, ordered them to stop speaking in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them. So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, ________ that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name." - Acts 5:40-41

rejoicing

They even carried the sick out into the streets so that Peter's ______ might heal them. -Acts 5:15

shadow

When Peter was on the roof praying, he fell into a trance, saw heaven opened and something resembling a large sheet coming down, lowered to the ground by its four corners. In it were all the earth's four-legged animals and reptiles and birds of the sky. A voice from heaven said, "Get up, Peter, ____________." Peter said no because it was unclean meat. The voice spoke again, "What God has made clean, you are not to call profane." This happened three times and then the object was taken up into the sky. He doubted the meaning of the vision, but as he was doubting, the Spirit said there were men looking for him that He sent (they were the men for Cornelius. When Peter went to meet Cornelius, he says it was unlawful for a Jewish man to associate with, or visit, a Gentile, but God has shown him that "what God has made clean, he is not to call ________."

slaughter and eat; unclean

Regarding the theme of the communal life of the Church: In Acts 15:41, "Paul and Silas traveled through Syria and Cilicia bringing ________ to the churches."

strength

Regarding the theme of the Communal Life of the Church: In Acts 16:5 "Day after day the churches grew __________ in faith and ________ in number."

stronger; increased

Regarding the theme of the Sacramental Life of the Church: In Acts 27:35-36, "While the ship is in danger of being wrecked and they're stranded, Paul celebrates the Eucharist, "He took bread, gave ______ to God in front on them all, broke it, and began to eat. They were all encouraged and took some food themselves."

thanks

What were the criterion stated for the replacement of Judas?

that he must have accompanied them the whole time that Jesus was with them from beginning with the baptism of John until the day of the Ascension

"On that day, there broke out a severe persecution of the church in Jerusalem..." "Saul was trying to destroy ________; entering houses and dragging out men and women to take to prison." -Acts 8:1; 3

the Church

Acts 9:6 recalls Jesus' words to Saul as he appeared to him on the way to Damascus, "Go into the city and you will be told what to do." No further instructions were given because He will get this from ...

the Church

Regarding the theme of the Hierarchy of the Church and the Primacy of Peter: In Acts 15:4, "When Paul and Barnabus arrive in Jerusalem, they are welcomed by ___________, as well as the apostles and the presbyters."

the Church

"Peter and John pray over people and they receive __________." -Acts 8:14-15, 17

the Holy Spirit