Chapter 11 Flashcards
Sudden change of heart; turning away from yourself and toward Jesus
Conversion
When did we undergo a conversion to become a disciple of Jesus?
Baptism
The sacrament of conversion
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
What was Christianity considers a branch, or sect, of?
Judaism
What did the Spirit lead Peter to see in a vision?
That baptism was also for Gentiles
Who was the first Gentile to be baptized?
Cornelius
Why did the church become universal that day?
Because God is our father, we are all brothers and sisters with the responsibility to care for one another
Who formed a church in Antioch?
Peter
What types of people was the church made up of at the time?
Gentiles and Jewish communities or people
Where were the disciples first called Christians?
Antioch
Where did the disciples travel to after Antioch?
Cyprus and Asia Minor (present day turkey)
Paul journey through the _____ empire
Roman
How many dangerous miles did Paul travel? What are four cities/communities he went to?
6,000 miles
Italy, Greece, Turkey, Corinth
What did Paul use to keep in touch with the Christian communities he founded?
Epistles, or letters
What did these epistles do?
Further instructed the communities he began, correcting their faults and praising their faith