Chapter 7 Flashcards
A learner, a follower of Jesus who is dedicated to him
Disciple
The teacher
Master
What does “apostle” mean?
One of the twelve who were close to Jesus and chosen by him to preach the Good News and act in his name “Sent”or “messenger”
What kind of people were the apostles?
Ordinary men- fishermen, tax collectors, people without political power
What is the message from Jesus’ pick of followers?
Jesus accepts us for who we are- with our good traits and our flaws
What are the qualities of a disciple?
Obey Be kind and childlike Serve others Take up your cross every day, be willing to give up all for Jesus Give up possessions Love
Who are the twelve apostles?
Peter Andrew James the Greater John Philip Bartholomew Matthew Thomas James the less Jude Simon Judas/Matthias
Who are the successors of the apostles?
Pope and bishops
Who is the successor of Peter?
The pope: Pope Francis Pastor of the universal church
Who are the successors of the apostles?
Bishops- pastors of the individual dioceses of the church Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown: Bishop John Barres
With the pope, ___________ exercises the authority of Jesus of the Church.
College of Bishops
Who was the first and best disciple of Jesus?
Mary
Why was Mary the best disciple?
Had faith- was the first to believe that Jesus was the Messiah Was obedient- open to God’s will in her life Witness- acted on her belief
one whose life gives testimony to his beliefs someone who believes and acts on that belief
Witness
one who is sent to proclaim the Good News and bring others to know and love God
Missionary
Who were missionaries?
The apostles- they went to other lands to spread Jesus’ message
Why are we called to be missionaries?
Because of our baptism
First leader of the Church Jesus changed his name from Simon to Cephas, or Peter, the rock Brother is Andrew Fisherman from Bethsaida, lived in Capernaum Spoke impulsively Crucified upside down Symbol keys: Jesus gave Peter the keys of the kingdom of heaven
Peter
One of the first Name means manly/courageous Patron saint of Scotland and Russia Symbol X-shaped cross: believed that he died on one
Andrew
Brother of John, sons of Zebedee and Salome Fishermen- partners with Peter Chosen to witness special events- he asked Jesus for places of honor First apostle martyred Symbols: traveler’s staff and a pilgrim’s bell Patron saint of Spain
James the Greater
He and JtG were sometimes called sons of thunder Called apostle of love- “disciple Jesus loved” Wrote a Gospel Only apostle to stand at foot of the cross during crucifixion- Jesus asked John to care for Mary Only apostle not martyred Symbol eagle Young apostle- kind and sensitive
John
Jesus directly asked Philip to follow him Brought his friend Nathanael to Jesus Symbol: column/pillar
Philip
“Son of Tolomai” Philip brought him to Jesus (Nathanael) Jesus said he was a man “without guile” Symbol knife
Bartholomew
Tax collector Lived in Capernaum Promptly responded to Jesus’ call, leaving his money booth Wrote Gospel Symbol head of a man (Levi)
Matthew
Known as doubting Thomas because he wanted to touch Jesus’ wounds to believe resurrected Patron saint of carpenters, architects, the blind Symbol: carpenter’s tools
Thomas
(perhaps younger or smaller than James the Great) Brother Jude Mother is cousin to Blessed Mother Wrote a letter in the New Testament Symbol: cudgel/club
James the less
(Thaddeus) Patron saint of hopeless cases Wrote a letter in the New Testament Symbol: ax
Jude
A zealot from Cana Had to live in peace once he chose to follow Jesus Symbol: saw
Simon
Judas Iscariot From Judea Was in charge of money for the group- stole Betrayed Jesus Tradition holds he didn’t ask for forgiveness but instead hanged himself Symbol: coins
Judas
Selected to take Judas’ place Had followed Jesus from the beginning and was a witness of the resurrected Jesus Symbol: lance
Matthias
