Chapters 3/4

Question 1

What do the Gospels agree on about the birth of Jesus?

Answer 1

1. An angel foretold the coming of Jesus 2. Mary was a Virgin 3. Joseph was the foster father of Jesus and the son of David 4. Bethlehem was Jesus’s birthplace

Question 2

What point is Matthew trying to make by including sinner in Jesus’s genealogy?

Answer 2

Jesus associates with sinners, marvelous way that God accomplished salvation

Question 3

What were the four Old Testament prophecies that Matthew quotes in his infancy narratives

Answer 3

1. Isaiah- Emmanuel 2. Micah- Bethlehem 3. Hosea- called out of Egypt 4. Jeremiah- Rachel weeping- holy innocents

Question 4

What role does Saint Joseph play in Matthews infancy narrative

Answer 4

1. Descendant of David 2. Gives Jesus his name “God saves” 3. Accepts Angels’ message 4. Takes Jesus to Egypt

Question 5

What is the significance of the visit of the magi to the infant Jesus

Answer 5

Jesus is for everyone, not only Jews. Jesus is for pagans as well as anyone and everyone

Question 6

What lessons are there in the visit of the magi**

Answer 6

1. Eyes open to the sign of God’s purpose (Star) 2. They moved and acted despite dangers and their own weaknesses 3. Expect opposition 4. Gifts- give yourself as a gift to God 5. No one comes back the same way

Question 7

What is the epiphany?

Answer 7

Feast that celebrates the manifestation of Christ as a savior to the whole world

Question 8

What do Herod’s slaughter and the flight into Egypt reveal about Jesus’s life

Answer 8

Jesus was constantly surrounded by darkness

Question 9

What is the importance of Nazareth

Answer 9

Province in Galilee where Jesus first proclaimed the Kingdom of God

Question 10

What are the major themes of Luke’s Gospel

Answer 10

1. Jesus preaching to lowly, outcasts, shepherds, humble fish men 2. The lost parables

Question 11

Why is Saint John the Baptist so important

Answer 11

1. Bridge between Old Testament and New Testament 2. Prepare the way and repent (with 1) 3. Prepared the way for the coming Messiah

Question 12

What is the Annunciation

Answer 12

The announcement of the birth of Jesus preached by Gabriel to Mary telling her that she was chosen to the Mother of God

Question 13

What is the immaculate conception

Answer 13

Mary mother of God conceived without sin

Question 14

Which women of the Old Testament prepared the way for Mary

Answer 14

New Eve, Sarah, Deborah, Esther, Ruth, Hannah

Question 15

What is the significance of Jesus being born in Bethlehem

Answer 15

1. Birthplace of David 2. Means “living bread”

Question 16

What does Jesus being born in a manger and in swaddling clothes signify

Answer 16

Humility and poverty

Question 17

Who were the first people to visit Jesus

Answer 17

Poor shepherds; the message for this is peace

Question 18

Define incarnation

Answer 18

Taking of human flesh

Question 19

How does the mystery of Christ’s redemption take place throughout the Lord’s entire life?

Answer 19

1. Hidden life 2. Incarnation 3. Preaching 4. Curing the sick 5. Driving out demons 6. The Cross the Resurrection

Question 20

What were three events that took place at Jesus’s baptism

Answer 20

1. Sky opens and Jesus looks to heaven 2. Dove descends - Holy Spirit 3. “You are my beloved son with whom I am well pleased”

Question 21

What happens when Christians receive baptism

Answer 21

1. Adopted into Gods fam 2. Reborn with the Holy Spirit

Question 22

What were three temptations that Jesus received in the desert

Answer 22

1. Stones into loaves 2. To test God 3. Power

Question 23

What can we do when we face temptation? (Hebrews 4:15-16)

Answer 23

We have a high priest (Jesus ) who can sympathize with our weaknesses

Question 24

Define Kingdom of God

Answer 24

“Repent and believe in the gospel” (Mark 1:14), sacraments, parables, miracles, apostolic succession, words of Jesus

Question 25

What is the meaning of the miracle at Cana

Answer 25

1. First miracle performed by Jesus 2. Jesus blesses the marriage as a sacrament of divine love 3. Clear references to the sacraments of baptism and holy community 4. "Do what he tells you to do" - Mary

Question 26

What four things did Thomas Aquinas say take us away from God

Answer 26

Wealth, pleasure, power, honor

Question 27

What does Matthew 25 say?

Answer 27

To love Christ and to love the ones that Jesus loves

Question 28

What is the best example of the beatitudes

Answer 28

Jesus on the Cross

Question 29

How did Jesus announce his Kingdom of God

Answer 29

1. He taught with authority 2. Spoke in context of his day 3. Engaged the whole person 4. He has a unique message

Question 30

What is a parable

Answer 30

A story with a heavenly meaning which is always read in the light of the Resurrection

Question 31

How does Saint Augustine interpret the parable of the Good Samaritan

Answer 31

1. Jerusalem- heaven 2. Jericho- the world 3. Robbers- Satan 4. Wounded man - Adam 5. Priest- law 6. Levites- prophets 7. Samaritan- Jesus 8. Inn - church

Question 32

Why are the parables of Jesus important

Answer 32

1. Heart of the message 2. Easy to remember 3. Jesus used them to defend himself

Question 33

What does scripture call miracles

Answer 33

Signs or powers

Question 34

What are miracles

Answer 34

Signs that reveal the truth of thhe Lord's words

Question 35

Why did Jesus perform miracles

Answer 35

1. To liberate (free) us (earthly) 2. Show he was sent by God 3. To help escape from the slavery of sin

Question 36

What do miracles accomplish

Answer 36

1. Christ had superior power over Satan 2. Jesus had the power to forgive sins 3. Jesus shows that he is the Messiah with love and compassion

Question 37

Which miracle demonstrates intercession prayer?

Answer 37

Paralyzed man brought in by the four friends

Question 38

Which miracle demonstrates unbelief

Answer 38

The boy who was possessed

Question 39

Which miracle demonstrates faith

Answer 39

Centurion

Question 40

What are the main elements of the transfiguration?

Answer 40

1. Elijah and Moses 2. 3 apostles given glimpse of heavenly glory (Peter, James, and John) 3. Clothes were illuminated

Question 41

What is the significance of receiving Jesus in the Holy Eucharist

Answer 41

1. Center of church's life 2. Allows Jesus to live/ transform us 3. Memorial of the Last Supper

Question 42

What fruits do we receive from receiving Christ in the Eucharist

Answer 42

1. Helps overcome sin 2. Unity in church 3. See the poor 4. Spiritual nourishment 5. Union with Jesus

Question 43

What is the main message of the woman caught in adultery

Answer 43

1. Jesus sets us free from our sins 2. Jesus forgives those who sin and are sorry 3. Jesus invites her/us to a new life

Question 44

What is the main message of the woman at the well

Answer 44

1. Jesus never misses the opportunity to do good for troubled souls 2. When we have troubles, keep our eyes fixed on God 3. She thirsts for something that only God can satisfy (in her soul)

Question 45

Which four groups did Jesus sealed with in the Bread of Life discourse

Answer 45

1. Jews 2. Crowds 3. Apostles 4. Disciples

Question 46

What does "heal" mean

Answer 46

I save (say?)

Question 47

What are three styles of speech used by Jesus

Answer 47

1. Pronouncements - story set up by punchline 2. Short sayings (proverbs) 3. instruction to disciples

Question 48

What are the four types of miracles that Jesus performed**

Answer 48

1. Healing 2. Nature 3. Exorcisms 4. Resurrection

Question 49

What does John 6:35 say about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist **

Answer 49

"I am the Bread of Life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall not thirst"

Question 50

What does 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 say about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist**

Answer 50

" whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner" " Let a man/ woman examine themself"

Question 51

What does Mark 14:22-24 say about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist**

Answer 51

"This is my Body" last supper was discussed

Question 52

What are the primary messages of the parables? Briefly explain each** (know 5)

Answer 52

1. Salvation is here -- kingdom of God is here now 2. Kingdom of God is a pure gift and everyone is invited -- James 1:17 3. God loves sinners-- will do anything to find us 4. Good news requires urgent response-- parable of rich fool 5. Good news demands repentance-- forgive enemies 6. Following Jesus may bring suffering

Question 53

What are 3 major teachings of Jesus in his famous sermon on the mount **

Answer 53

1. Beatitudes 2. Our Father 3. Love

Question 54

What was the source of the Gospel writers

Answer 54

Eyewitnesses (Mark-Peter; Luke-Mary; Matthew-himself)