Chapter 2: The Early Christians Flashcards
What is the Passover in Christian terms?
The Eucharist
What is the Penteost in Christian terms?
Confirmation
What is Fasting in Christian temrs?
Fasting
What instituted Baptist?
Jesus being baptized by St. John
What does “Catechumens” mean in Greek?
“The instructed”;
“To instruct”;
Greek: Kateckhein
When were the catechumens baptized?
At the Easter Vigil;
Holy Saturday
When did infact baptism start being practiced?
In the 3rd century
Why did infant baptism become a thing?
Because back then, people were dying left and right from very young ages;
So, in order to increase Christian admission in the Church, infant baptism was recommended
What makes Baptism special?
It is the only sacrament that can be administered by any person–priest, baptized, or not baptized–in times of emergency
What is the Baptism of Blood?
Those who die for the Faith through martyrdom before receiving Baptism receive the grace of Baptism
What are the three main types of Baptisms?
- Baptism of the Catechumen
- Infant Baptism
- Baptism of Blood
What does “agape” mean in Greek?
Universal love
What formed the high point of the liturgical celebration?
(The liturgy of the) Eucharist
When was the Consecration–the words recided in Mass–were written down?
By Saint Paul in 50 AD
What does Eucharist mean?
Thanksgiving
What causes transfiguration?
The power and grace of God
What did many early Christians think of the Eucharist?
They considered Christ truly present in the Eucharist under the appearance of bread and wine
Where did the earliest celebrations of Mass take place?
In private homes and catacombs during times of persecution
What was the Edict of Milan?
Emperor Constantine began a building program favorable to Christians
When was the Edict of Milan put into place?
313 AD
When did the early Christians fast?
Wednesday and Fridays
When did the Jewish Sabbath last?
Saturday;
From Friday sundown to Saturday sundown
What does the word priest come from?
It’s of Greek origin;
Presbyteros;
Presbyters
Who were the priests in the time of early Christians?
Originally Church elders who sworn canonical allegiance to the Bishops as their subordinates
