Chapter 1: Class Notes

Question 1

When did Jesus send the Holy Spirit to guide the Church?

Answer 1

During Pentecost

Question 2

Who is the Cornerstone of the Church?

Answer 2

Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone of the Church

Question 3

Who is Christ’s vicar on Earth?

Answer 3

St. Peter “the Rock”

Question 4

What is Church history?

Answer 4

A record of the life and actions of men and women under the guiding light of the Holy Spirit acting in the Church

Question 5

What are the two basic components (dimensions) of the history of the Church?

Answer 5

Visible - hierarchical society that is present;

Spiritual - spiritual guidance from the Holy Spirit

Question 6

Who was Simeon?

Answer 6

Simeon was a prophet who could not die untel he saw the Infant Jesus;
He is said to represent the Old Testament (old Jewish traditions);
He also woud speak of Jesus’ destiny on Earth

Question 7

Who was Anna?

Answer 7

A prophetess who also recognized and witnessed the Messiah (Jesus);
She spread the arrival of Jesus to those awaiting Him

Question 8

What was the “Slaughter of Innocents”?

Answer 8

Unnamed martyrs of the Christian faith;

Event in which King Herod ordered his soldiers to kill every male chid in Bethelehem 2 years and below

Question 9

What was the inaugural event of Jesus’ public ministry?

Answer 9

Jesus’ Baptism, conducted by St. John the Baptist

Question 10

What was the teaching of the New Law?

Answer 10

To love your enemies and avoid all forms of violence

Question 11

What effects did the Holy Spirit have upon the Apostles at Pentecost?

Answer 11

The Holy Spirit allowed the Apostles to speak in different tongues and languages;
The Spirit also provided them gifts of the Holy Spirit (knowledge, courage, wisdom, etc.)

Question 12

What are the four marks of the Church?

Answer 12

One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic

Question 13

What does the “One” mean as a mark of the Church?

Answer 13

The Church acknowledges one God and professes one Faith;

Catholics adhere to the teachings of the Pope

Question 14

What does “Holy” mean as a mark of the Church?

Answer 14

The Founder is Holy and means that Salvation is Holy;

Teachings and Sacraments aim at holiness to make those who follow holy

Question 15

What does “Catholic” mean as a mark of the Church?

Answer 15

Universal;

Includes all ages, races, nations, times

Question 16

What does “Apostolic” mean as a mark of the Church?

Answer 16

Guided by God and established by the Apostles

Question 17

What sets the Apostles apart from other early members of the Church?

Answer 17

They were personally chosen by Christ during His earthy life and empowered by the Holy Spirit to launch the first evangelization with faith and courage

Question 18

What does the Greek root of the word “apostle” mean?

Answer 18

“Apostolos”;
To be sent away;
One who is sent

Question 19

Who are the successors of the Apostles?

Answer 19

Bishops

Question 20

How was St. Stephen killed?

Answer 20

Was stoned to death after being accused and tried before the Sanhedrin

Question 21

What was the role of the first deacons?

Answer 21

To attend to the material needs of the Church;

To be ministers of the Church’s pastoral mission

Question 22

What occured after St. Stephen’s martyrdom?

Answer 22

This marked the beginning of the persecutions and martyrdom of the Christians

Question 23

Who was the famous Jewish teacher under whom St. Paul studied?

Answer 23

Gamaliel

Question 24

To which city was Saul going when he met Jesus?

Answer 24

Damascus

Question 25

How was Saul physically impaired after his encounter with Jesus?

Answer 25

He was blinded by a light from Heaven, which was Jesus

Question 26

Who healed Saul?

Answer 26

Ananais

Question 27

What was the significance of Cornlius’ conversion?

Answer 27

Signifies the universality of the Church

Question 28

Why was it important that St. Peter received this message from God first?

Answer 28

Because he was already a leader in the Church

Question 29

Who was the author of the of the oldest texts in the New Testament, and when were they written?

Answer 29

By St. Paul;

At around 50 AD

Question 30

When and why was the Council of Jerusalem called?

Answer 30

49-50 AD;

To discuss whether or not Gentiles needed to abide by Jewish traditions in order to be Christian

Question 31

What was the outcome for the Council of Jerusalem?

Answer 31

The Gentile Christians did not need to follow the dietary laws, circumcision, and other aspects, but they had to avoid eating meat and blood of animals sacrificed to idols, or strangled, and avoid unlawful marriages

Question 32

Why was St. Paul beheaded instead of being crucified like Saints Peter and Andrew?

Answer 32

Because he was a Roman citizen;

Crucifixion was reserved for non-citizens and criminals

Question 33

Which Apostle was exiled to the island of Patmos after allegedly having survived being put into a vat of boiling oil?

Answer 33

St. John

Question 34

Who was St. Jude?

Answer 34

St. Jude is the brother of St. James the “Lesser,” wrote he epistle of Jude, and is the patron Saint of Lost Causes

Question 35

What happened in 33 AD?

Answer 35

Jesus Christ passed away

Question 36

What is the feast day of St. Andrew?

Answer 36

November 30

Question 37

What is the feast day of St. James “the Greater”?

Answer 37

July 25

Question 38

What is the feast day of St. John?

Answer 38

December 27

Question 39

What is the feast day of St. Bartholomew?

Answer 39

August 24

Question 40

What is the feast day of St. Matthew?

Answer 40

September 21

Question 41

What is the feast day of St. Thomas?

Answer 41

July 3

Question 42

What is the feast day of St. James the “Lesser” and St. Philip?

Answer 42

May 3

Question 43

What is the feast day of St. Jude?

Answer 43

October 28