Book 1 - Chapter 7 Flashcards
What is the Jewish festival - - 50 days after Passover - - when the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles - - it is the Birthday of the Church?
Pentecost
What law do the early Jewish Christian still obey?
Mosaic
Why did Jesus ask Peter three time - - “Do you love me” on the beach after breakfast?
Peter denied Jesus 3 times - - so Jesus gave Peter a chance to make it up
Who exercised the authority given to him by Christ?
Peter
Who decided the Gentile converts to Christianity did NOT have to be circumcised according to the Law of Moses?
Council of Jerusalem
Why was the question of baptizing Gentiles significant?
Did not have to follow Mosaic Law
Did not have to be circumcised
Church was not just for the Jews - so did Not have to follow Mosaic Law
What did the Jewish Christians celebrate on Sunday to commemorate Christ’s Death and Resurrection?
Eucharist
What did the Jewish Christians keep by going to a synagogue or Temple?
Sabbath
What is the sacramental celebration of the Church - - it was established by Jesus at the Last Supper?
Mass
Who went from persecuting the Christians to spreading the Christian faith - - Most of the New Testament was written by this man or attributed to him?
Paul
Who is the third Person of the Trinity?
The Holy Spirit
What important question did the Council of Jerusalem decide?
It decided Gentile converts did NOT have to follow Mosaic Law
What is the name of the heavenly city, of which all the faithful are citizens?
New Jerusalem
Who destroyed the city of Jerusalem?
The Romans
What is the name of the city in Syria - - where the term Christian was first used?
Antioch
What did the Lord say when he gave authority to Peter in the early Church?
“Upon this Rock I will build my Church”
Who was the FIRST christian martyr?
Stephen
Why did the Apostles feel the need to elect a new Apostle?
Because the 12 Apostles stood for the 12 tribes of Israel - - Peter wanted someone to take the Place of Judas
Who is the Successor of St. Peter, Bishop of Rome - supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church?
The Pope
What command did Jesus give the Apostles as he ascended into Heaven?
Wait in Jerusalem until the Holy spirit comes
The early disciples often preached how Christ fulfilled what?
All the prophecies contained in the Old Tesament
What is the name of the city in Syria - - it is the city where Saul was on his way to - when he encountered Christ?
Damascus
What event in salvation history is recognized as the founding of the Church?
Pentecost
