Chapter 3 Flashcards
What was so tremendous that convinced them that Jesus was the messiah?
The resurrection
Where did the disciples gather? For what?
In a room in Jerusalem to await the spirit
Who was with the disciples in the upper room?
Mary
What did they do while they waited in the upper room?
They prayed and waited for 9 days
What happened on the Jewish feast of Pentecost?
The spirit came to them in the form of wind and tongues of fire
What happened after the spirit came to them?
The disciples burst out of the room and began to preach
What did the Holy Spirit do?
United the first Christians
What were the first Christians?
One in their belief in Jesus and his teachings, in the Eucharist, in prayer and in their love
Where was the upper room?
Jerusalem
What are the four steps that formed the church?
- Holy Spirit came to them in form of wind and fire (Pentecost)
2. Left the room to spread the good news.
3. This was the start of the Church
4. 3,000 people baptized that day
What did the resurrection prove?
that Jesus was God and was ultimate proof of his divinity.
What does the community of faith mean?
Community of faith means they were one in their belief in Jesus, in the Eucharist, prayer, and love.
What are the 6 models of the church?
Institution, mystical communion, sacrament, herald, servant, community of disciples
Who is the highest authority of the church?
The pope
What is the church guided by?
The Holy Spirit