Catholic Tradition Mid Yr. Final Flashcards
what was primary goal of Council of Jerusalem?
to discuss how to welcome Gentile converts into Church & determine whether they must follow Jewish Law
what does “Great Commission” refer to?
when Jesus sent Apostles out to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19)
as ex. of Peter’s early leadership in Church…
- he was 1st to give witness to Christ in speech at Pentecost
- he listened to everyone’s views at Council of Jerusalem & then considered the best way to proceed, w/ help of Holy Spirit
- advised choosing replacement for Judas & Apostles took his advice
Which of the following are considered the successors to the apostles: bishops priests or deacons
Bishops
Jesus and his followers were
Jewish
Where did Peter & Paul die?
Rome
To wholm did Jesus give the keys to the Kingdom?
Peter
Simon
Cephas
(all same person)
Saul consented to execution of whom?
Stephen
what was main topic of Jesus’ preaching?
Kingdom of God
Synonym to elder in acts of the apostles and alternative word for priest today
Presbyter
The uninterrupted passing on of apostolic preaching and authority from apostles directly to all the bishops. It is accomplished through the laying on of hands with a bishop is ordained in the sacrament of holy orders as instituted by Christ. The office of bishop is permanent because at ordination a bishop is marked with an indelible, sacred character
Apostolic Succession
another name for Bishop of Rome
Pope
name of Jewish harvest feast on which Holy Spirit came to Apostles
Pentecost
major issue for Gentiles who wanted to be Christians but not become Jewish 1st
Circumcision
In general what was Jesus suggesting to his listeners when he counceled them to turn the other cheek to get over there cloak and tunic and to walk the extra mile?
Jesus was suggesting nonviolent resistance to Roman impression. when one turns the other cheek, gives up their clothes or walks the extra mile they turn the situation around and subtly stand up for themselves. Jesus was enacting the kingdom over the Romans in particular
what does “Christian” mean? where did it come from?
“men of Christ”, came from Antioch
what does “catholic” mean?
“universal”
what did early Christians read in worship assemblies?
Jewish Scripture (today known as OT)
all of following are characteristics of early Christian apologetic texts except…
- They defended Christian beliefs and the Christian way of life
- They acknowledge mistakes and sought forgiveness
- They explained to pagans why Christianity is reasonable credible and respectable
- The exposed errors of heresies & contrasted them with the teaching of the apostles in sacred scripture
- acknowledged mistakes & sought forgiveness
what are 3 levels of Catholic clergy?
Bishop, priest, & deacon
Christianity became legal when…
Constantine issued Edict of Milan
Jesus & his followers were…
JEWISH
2 main sources of Divine Revelation are…
Sacred Tradition & Sacred Scripture
what is the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ?
Life, Death, & Resurrection
what are 3 stages of Gospel development?
- life of Jesus
- oral tradition
- written Gospels
who won Battle at the Milvian Bridge & became Roman emperor?
Constantine
Which apologist wrote: “we ourselves were well conversant with war murder and everything evil but all of us throughout the whole wide or traded in our weapons of war we have exchanged Power source for plowshares are Spears for farm tools. Now we cultivate the fear of God justice kindness to men faith and the expectation of the future given to us by the father himself through the Crucified One.”
Justin Martyr
what is # of books in catholic OT?
73
who burnt down portion of Rome, blamed the Christians, & then burnt them as mood lighting for his parties?
Nero
defineEdict of Milan
Constantine’s law granting toleration to Christianithy
of book is Protestant NT?
66
what does Ekklesia mean?
the assembly or Church
what were criteria for ancient writings to make it into biblical canon?
- Must be attributed to a follower of Jesus during his human life or St. Paul
- Content must agree with other examples of developing Christian scripture
- Must be commonly used in liturgical worship
- Church leaders must be in consensus that writing was divinely inspired
what issues were addressed by apologists?
- sacrilege & treason
- Incarnation
- Christian rituals
- Social structure
2 main parts of Catholic Mass?
- Liturgy of the Word
2. Liturgy of the Eucharist
St. Irenaeus of Lyon was an apologist who defended the faith against…?
Gnosticism
Clearly, see Peter has special responsibility and importance among the apostles. where do we see this in Scripture. Give at least three examples
- Peter was first to give witness to Jesus Christ when he spoke a great long speech in front of a crowd recounting the story of what happened and it’s credibility (how the apostles couldn’t be drunk at 9:00 in the morning) (occurred right after Pentecost)
- At Council of Jerusalem, Peter listens to everyone’s opinion and then decide the best way to proceed with the guidance of the Holy Spirit
- Peter was one who suggested choosing replacement for Judas, and all the other apostles took his advice
- Jesus specifically gave the keys to the kingdom to Peter
what is Kerygma & list parts
“preaching of the Apostles”
- summation of Jesus’ ministry
- recounting Jesus’ Crucifixion
- proclaiming Jesus’ Resurrection
- inviting people to repent & be baptized
- promise of Scripture fulfilled in Jesus Christ
The kingdom of God is much more than just Heaven. What does that have to do with this earthly life we share? Give at least three examples from Scripture
The kingdom of God is not just Heaven after we die. It is where the “little ones” are blessed. the little ones are those who are not blessed: the poor, the weak, the mourners, the peacemakers (everyone mentioned in the beatitudes). The kingdom of heaven is where everyone gives without expecting anything in return. It is where everyone close the naked, feed the hungry, and visit the sick. The kingdom of heaven is where everyone loves one another unconditionally
which os following saints wasn’t associated w/ developments of Western monasticism?
a. St. Anthony of Egypt
b. St. Brigid of Kildare
c. St. Benedict
d. St. George
St. George
all of following statements characterize St. Benedict’s community at Monte Cassino except…
a. community was complete, self-sustaining economic unit
b. monks took vows of chastity & obedience, but not poverty
c. monks’ way of life balanced prayer & work (ora et labora)
d. community followed Rule of Benedict, which emphasized moderation in all things
monks took vows of chastity & obedience, but not poverty