Chapter 4 Test: The Luminous Mysteries

Question 1

A set of meditations of the Rosary that focus on key events in the public life of Christ: His Baptism, wedding feast at Cana, proclamation of the Kingdom, Transfiguration, and the institution of the Eucharist.

Answer 1

Luminous Mysteries

Question 2

the Passover sacrifice at the Exodus. This was a type for Jesus Christ, the perfect sacrifice “who takes away the sins of the world”

Answer 2

Lamb of God

Question 3

following the Baptism of Christ by St. John the Baptist, Christ fasted and prayed in the wilderness for forty days. During this time, he was tempted by Satan.

Answer 3

Temptation in the Desert

Question 4

The Kingdom of God is based on union with Jesus by the work of the Holy Spirit. This kingdom, which spiritual, begins here on earth and is perfected at the end of time

Answer 4

Kingdom of God

Question 5

a fictitious narrative or allegory (usually of something that might naturally occur) used to illustrate and explain moral or spiritual principles.

Answer 5

parable

Question 6

a person who suffers from some form of paralysis

Answer 6

paralytic

Question 7

the divine glory of Christ was manifested to Sts. Peter, James, and John on Mt. Tabor.

Answer 7

Transfiguration

Question 8

From the Greek for “thanksgiving”. The principal sacramental celebration of the Church, established by Christ at the Last Supper.

Answer 8

Eucharist

Question 9

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, in which we celebrate and commemorate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, to redeem humanity from sin and death.

Answer 9

New Passover

Question 10

celebration of the Eucharist; called the Eucharist or the Lord’s Supper

Answer 10

Mass

Question 11

the Passover meal Christ and His Apostles celebrated before His arrest.

Answer 11

Last Supper

Question 12

What does it mean to say Christ’s sacrifice comes to us in a sacramental way?

Answer 12

Mass is the unbloody sacrifice that makes the cross present to us in a sacramental way. It is a re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice through the Eucharist.

Question 13

How is the Trinity manifest during the Transfiguration?

Answer 13

Jesus (the son) is overshadowed by a bright cloud (Holy Spirit) and we hear the voice of the Father. This is the entire Trinity being manifested.

Question 14

What commands did Jesus give His Apostles at the Last Supper?

Answer 14

To keep celebrating the sacrifice! Jesus also emphasized to His Apostles the new commandment of love. He told them to love one another as Christ does, which is expressed in the Eucharist.

Question 15

How does Christ’s temptation undo Adam and Eve’s three-fold temptation?

Answer 15

Jesus resisting temptation undoes the three fold temptation of Adam and Eve. They were tempted with food, power, and vanity, just like Jesus was. However, they gave into sin and He did not.

Question 16

How does Jesus’ Baptism foreshadow His death and resurrection?

Answer 16

Jesus’ Baptism foreshadows His death and resurrection. Going under water symbolized His death, and rising from the water symbolized His Resurrection. When we are baptized, we die with Him and rise with Him.

Question 17

Why does Jesus call His mother “Woman”?

Answer 17

Jesus gives Mary the title “Woman” at the wedding feast at Cana. This means that she is the New Eve.

Question 18

What do Jesus’ miracles express?

Answer 18

Jesus’ miracles are very important. They show His authority as God and as King.

Question 19

What does the presence of Moses and Elijah at the Transfiguration represent?

Answer 19

The presence of Moses and Elijah at the Transfiguration is very significant. It shows that Jesus is the fulfillment of the law and the prophets.

Question 20

How is Christ’s divinity revealed at the Transfiguration?

Answer 20

Christ’s divinity is revealed at the Transfiguration. The white garments and light manifest Jesus’ divinity to His Apostles.

Question 21

Why does Christ institute the priesthood?

Answer 21

Christ commands His Apostles to continue to celebrate the sacrifice. He institutes the priesthood so that the Eucharist could be celebrated.

Question 22

Why did Christ choose to be baptized?

Answer 22

Jesus did not need Baptism. He chose to do so, though, in solidarity with sinners. He also wants to sanctify the waters of the world.

Question 23

What is the purpose of the Transfiguration?

Answer 23

The purpose of the Transfiguration is to remind the Apostles what the cross leads to. Jesus is reinforcing their faith to prepare them for the Cross. The Transfiguration also gives us a foretaste of the glory of the Resurrection.

Question 24

How does St. John the Baptist identify Jesus and what does that mean?

Answer 24

St. John the Baptist identified Jesus as the Lamb of God. This means that Jesus is the sacrifice for our sins because the lamb is the sacrifice.

Question 25

Why did Jesus fast?

Answer 25

Jesus fasted for forty days to prepare for His ministry. He shows here that God comes before earthly goods.

Question 26

Why is it important that Jesus healed, forgave sins, and cast out demons?

Answer 26

The things Jesus does show that He is the Messiah. Healing, casting out demons, and forgiving sins are things that were prophesied about the Messiah.

Question 27

How is the Eucharist a memorial?

Answer 27

Re-presentation - re-presents Paschal Mystery
Priesthood - continue to celebrate the sacrifice
Sacramental - makes the Cross present to us

Question 28

How is the Trinity made manifest during Christ’s ministry?

Answer 28

Baptism - all three persons of the Trinity are present here: Father’s voice, Jesus is the son, Holy Spirit as a dove Transfiguration - all three persons of the Trinity are present here: Father’s voice, Jesus is the son, Holy Spirit as bright cloud.