Catholicism Flashcards
What is the purpose of the roman temples, the Pontifex Maximus?
To unite the people, for control
Where does the word catholic come from?
Katholikos-Universal
What did Constantine see and do?
A vision telling him to fight under the symbol of Christ, he had his soldier put the Greek word for Christ on their shields
What was the Greek word put on the shields?
Chi-Rho
When did Constantine receive his vision?
October 28, 312
What is the Edict of Milan?
It dictates Rome’s neutrality against religion ending the persecution against Christians
When was the Edict of Milan established?
313
What did pope Sylvester do an when?
Built the Basilica of Peter over Peter’s tomb, in November 18, 326
What did emperor Theodosius I do and when?
February, 380. He made an edict called “De Fide Catolica” declaring Catholicism as the state religion
What happens in 391?
Theodosian decrees outlaw most pagan practices encouraging everyone to convert to Christian
What is the east-west Schism?
The split of the church, eastern church-orthodox church. Western-Catholic Church
When did the East-West Schism take place?
1054
What is the Reformation, and when did it happen?
When Martin Luther nailed his 95 thesis statement on power and efficacy on the door of the Castle Church October 31, 1517
Who is the leader of the the Catholic Church?
The Bishop of Rome: the Pope, the worldwide leader
Who is under the Pope?
The Roman Curia, they handle the day to day business
What is the rank of Cardinal?
One who has been chosen by the Pope to become a cardinal
What is the college of Cardinals?
Advisors to the Pope, also responsible for electing a new pope
How many members of the church are there?
1.2 billion
What are the Core Beliefs?
- Unity
- Serving the Poor
- The Seven Sacraments
- Celibate Priesthood
- Adoration of the Virgin Mary
- The Rosary
- The Canonization of The Saints
- Holy Days of Obligations
- Purgatory
What are the 7 Sacraments?
- Infant Baptism
- The Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Penance
- Holy Orders
- Matrimony or Marriage
- The Anointing of the Stick
Hat do they do for the poor?
They have 18,000 clinics, 16,000 homes for the elderly and special needs, 5,500 hospitals and 65% of those in developing in countries
2 scriptures that refute Infant baptism
Colossians 2:12
Ezekiel 18:20
What is the Eucharist? Scripture to refute
When the priest prays over the bread and wine which transforms it into the flesh and blood of Christ, 1 Corinthians 11:26
Explain confirmation
Retro-active Faith
Refute penance
Hebrews 9:15
Refute holy orders
1 Peter 2:9
Refute celibate priesthood
1 Corinthians 9:5
1 Timothy 4:1-3
Refute the Rosary
Matthew 6:7
Refute Canonization of Saints
1 Corinthians 1:2
Exodus 20:4-5
Leviticus 20:27
Leviticus 19:31
Refute Days of obligation
Galatians 4:9-11
Refute Purgatory
Matthew 10:28
Why did he use the Ebola and aids example?
To describe the deadliness of Catholicism
