chapter one Flashcards
What is the Church as defined by the catechism?
People that God gathers, universal community of believers, eucharistic body.
What is typology?
the study and interpretation of types and symbols from the old testament into the new
What are the types of Christ?
New Adam, New David, New covenant, new Melchizedek
What are the types of Mary?
New Eve, New ark of the covenant, new queen mother, new Sarah
Why is the church called the new Israel?
God’s chosen people
The church is a new israel?
A covenant still exists between God and the Church
That covenant is sealed with the blood of Christ
The church is the “nation of priests” foretold by God
God still dwells amongst us in the Holy Eucharist
He is present not just in one temple, but in every tabernacle
What does it mean when Jesus gave Peter the keys to the heaven?
Giving Peter spiritual authority over sin
Describe what the holy spirit is
the love shared between the father and son
What was the meaning behind Saint Stephan’s speech?
History of the Jewish people and the repeated rejection of Gods messengers and how they killed the messiah because they didn’t listen to the messengers
Define two instances from the life of St. Paul where he personally suffered while doing the Lord’s will, then explain how in each of those instances God used Paul to grow and strengthen His church.
Paul was imprisoned for two years by the Roman governor, Felix, who is intrigued by the apostle’s message. Even though Paul suffered because he was imprisoned, he was able to spread the lord’s message to the Roman governor Felix. Paul also spoke to a crowd of Jews from the steps of the Roman barracks after he was arrested. He told them the story of his radical conversion and acceptance of Christ as the messiah. Even though Paul had been arrested, he could tell the Jews his story of salvation.
Where was Saul of tarsus going when he was blinded and why was he going there?
On his was to Damascus to capture Christians.
What does the spirit do?
guides us through the gifts received in our Confirmation.
