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
When was Paul executed?
65 A.D during Nero’s persecution of the church
How many epistles bear Paul’s name?
13
Name four of the epistles written by Paul?
1 and 2 Corinthians
Romans
Colossians
1 and 2 Thessalonians
What epistles bear Paul’s name but are believed to be written after his death?
Ephesians
Titus
1 and 2 Timothy
Who is the source of all love that creates a bond between ourselves and God, also the best supporter of the church?
Holy Spirit
First Christian Council?
Council of Jerusalem
Current Council
Second Vatican Council
What rules did the council of Jerusalem decide were important enough to be Christian?
A person needs faith in Jesus and Baptism
Following all Jewish laws was not necessary
How many councils did the church hold since the first one?
21 other ecumenical councils
What did the council of Jerusalem do?
United and Strengthed the church
When did the Romans destroy the temple? What did this cause Christians to do?
70 A.D
Christians fled from Jerusalem
Three cities that housed Christian communities
Antioch, Corinth, Rome
What city was the center of Christianity? Who was the first pope?
Rome
Peter
Which apostle wasn’t martyred? How did he die?
John
Was exiled
What era came to an end in 95 A.D?
Apostolic era
What can we do that mimics early disciples?
Witness to Jesus Ana help spread the church
How can we give witness to Jesus?
Promoting the well-being of all people
Who was Saint Paul?
Saul, Pharisee who persecuted Christians
After _____ Paul became one of the most important early disciples of the church
Conversion
Turning away from God
Sin
