Early Life of Jesus Flashcards
Where does the word ‘trinity’ come from?
Tri (meaning ‘three’) and unity (meaning ‘together’)
What do Roman Catholics believe the meaning trinity is?
This means that they believe in one God, but that he shows himself in 3 ways as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
What is Mary’s poem of praise to God called?
The Magnificant
What do Catholics believe Mary was protected from?
Original Sin
To call Mary ‘The Immaculate Conception’ is to believe that…
She was spotless from the first moment of her life.
Why does Mary have no original sin?
Jesus would take his human nature from her
Why do Christians call Mary a ‘Model of Faith’?
She is an example of how to trust God even when you don’t know whether things will work out or not.
What is the Annunciation
When the Angel Gabriel told Mary that she was going to give birth to Jesus
Why was it a miracle that she had Jesus?
She was a virgin; the Holy Spirit had allowed her to become pregnant.
(M) At the start of the story, who has a dream?
Joseph (is told not to divorce Mary)
(M) Where is Jesus born?
In Bethlehem
(M) What did the wise men see?
The star
(M) Who visits Jesus?
The wise men.
(M) What do the wise men give Jesus?
Gold, frankincense and myrrh.
(L) Who was Roman Emperor, and who was governor of Syria?
Augustus and Quirinus. Augustus says that everyone must fill in a form for the new census
(L) What is Joseph registering?
Register for a census with Mary. Mary gives birth while they are registering
(L) Where is Jesus taken after he is born?
He is wrapped in cloth and put in a manger
(L) Who visits Jesus?
The shepherds
(L) How do the shepherds find out about Jesus?
By an angel of the Lord
What was the job of many disciples?
Fishermen
What is a disciple?
A disciple is a follower who learns their leader’s teachings to spread them to others.
How do you be a good disciple?
Follow your leader’s instructions
Learn and understand your leader’s teachings
Spread your leader’s teachings to others
What is potential?
It is the possibility of somebody to be good at something they have not yet developed.
What potential did the disciples have?
Have strong faith
Have confidence speaking to others
Have good listening skills
Be ready to dedicate their lives to Jesus
