chp 1 quiz Flashcards
According to the catechism, what is the central mystery of the Christian faith?
The Blessed Trinity
The mystery of one God and three persons
Trinity
what was the most striking characteristic of the early church to the people of the Roman empire?
love
The gift of a share in God‘s life
grace
what quality do all humans have because they are made in God‘s image
dignity
The theological virtue of Christian love
charity
Name the early Christian apologist who remarked the Roman amazement at Christian charity
tertullian
One who defends the Christian faith
Apologist
Love one another as I have loved you
New Commandment
what did Christ give as a bond of love in the Church?
The Holy Spirit
oneness together; the bond that believers share with Christ
Communion
which New Testament writer developed the idea of the Church as the Body of Christ?
St. Paul
what do we call efforts to bring about unity within the Christian Faith?
Ecumenism
a sign of grace instituted by Christ
sacrament
the worship of many gods
polytheism