Final Exam Flashcards
Where did the early Christians celebrate the Liturgy of the Word?
Synagogues
When was the council of Jerusalem?
50 ad
What the three languages was the sign on the cross above Jesus’ head written in?
Greek, Latin, Hebrew
What was the ONLY injury when Jesus was arrested?
a severed ear
What type of branch did Jesus drink his 4th cup from?
hyssop
Where was Saul going when Jesus appeared to him?
Damascus
Where did many Christians flee to from Jerusalem?
Antioch
Who represent the apostles in our Church today?
Bishops
In what city was Saul born?
Tarsus
Why did inspectors come to the city of Antioch?
All must be circumcised
All must follow the Law of Moses to be saved
The inspectors to the city of Antioch were sent by who?
James
Why were Joseph and Mary traveling while she was pregnant?
to be enrolled
What were the three gifts from the wise men?
gold
frankincense
myrrh
Where did Joseph, Mary and Jesus flee to so they could escape from King Herod?
Egypt
What did the two mean experience on the Road to Emmaus?
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Who was one of the men that buried Jesus in the tomb?
Nicodemus
How much was Judas paid for turning over Jesus?
30 silver pieces
Where were the apostles instructed to begin their ministry?
Galilee
Where did early Christians celebrate the Eucharist?
Their homes
What does the Epiphany celebrate?
The wedding celebration at Cana in Galilee
The adoration of Jesus by the wise men
The baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River
What did Saul study?
literature
scripture
philosophy
Why did the soldiers pierce Jesus’ side?
to check to see if he was dead
Why did the apostles catch 153 fish?
It was the same number of fish identified by Greek phiososphers
What group of people wanted Jesus put to death?
The Sanhedrin
What was Thomas known for at the end of his ministry?
Traveling far and wide
Luke shows a parallel in the lives and ministry of two people in the Acts of the Apostles?
Peter and Paul
Who donated a tomb and buried Jesus?
Joseph of Arimathea
What does Matthew use in his genealogy of Jesus Christ?
3 sets and 7 generations
Why did the angel first appear to shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus?
Because David was a shepherd
What marked the beginning of Jesus’ ministry?
His baptism
What did some Jewish people believe was the cause of sickness during the time of Jesus?
sin
Why was Jesus upset when he went to the temple and destroyed it?
It had gone from a place of worship to a place of business
Why is the fact that John the Baptist was a Levite important?
King David and all the kings after him were anointed by Levites
If Jesus was born without original sin why was he baptized?
To identify with the sinners
What man was arrested and beheaded in Judea for speaking out against Herod?
John the baptist
Where is Capernaum located?
The Sea of Galilee
Who helped Jesus carry his cross?
Simon of Cyrene
What did EVERYONE agree about Jesus?
He was a great speaker
What does the bitter wine in the Passover celebration symbolize?
The bitterness of being enslaved
Who hung the title, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews” on the cross above Jesus?
Pontius Pilate
What did Jesus tell Peter?
feed my sheep
What group of people did Jesus say it will be difficult to get into the Kingdom of Heaven?
HINT - - He compared it to a camel passing through the eye of a needle
a rich man
What must you do to fully understand the Old Testament?
Read the New Testament
What is the celebration of Passover the past and future known as?
New Exodus
When were the convert baptized in the early church?
Easter
Who was the first person to baptize a gentile into the Christian church?
Phillip
What is the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit to the apostles known as?
Pentecost
What marked the beginning of the “anti-Christian” movement?
The stoning of Stephen
Which one is NOT one of the initial 7 bishops?
Prochorus - Nicanor - Dameon - Stephen
Dameon
What are some facts about Saul?
Raised in the Jewish church
A Roman Citizen
A member of the Sanhedrin
What man was chosen to be released by the Sanhedrin instead of Jesus?
Barabbas
Who was the High Priest at the time of Jesus’ arrest?
Caiaphas
Who denied Jesus three times?
Peter
Who died by hanging himself?
Judas
Where was Jesus from - which meant he was from Herod’s jurisdiction?
Galilee
Who was the former High Priest taken out of power by Rome?
Annas
What is sung during the 2nd cup of the Passover?
Little Hallel
What is recited during the 4th cup of Passover?
Great Hallel
Were was Jesus arrested?
Gethsemane
Who were the three men who went to pray with Jesus?
Peter, James, John
What did Jesus recite as his last words on the cross?
Psalm 22
What title did Pilate hold?
governor of Judea
Who did Jesus speak to in his last words?
Mary and John
Whose Gospel opens with the Genealogy of Jesus Christ?
Matthew
Who prophesized that “a star shall come forth from Jacob at which time, Edom shall be dispossessed?
Balak
What was the name of the angel that appeared to May to announce her conception through the Holy Spirit?
Gabriel
Which Gospel give the story of Jesus teaching in the temple?
Luke
Who prophesized that Jesus would split Israel?
Simeon
Who prophesized that the new king would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
The city that Mary Magdalene was from is known for what two things?
Vice and violence
What town was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
What was Herod’s second plan to get rid of Jesus?
Kill all males under the age of 2 years old
What are the miracles that Christians talk about?
- Jesus’ resurrection
2. Saul’s conversion
Who was a tax collector that Jesus went to the house of and ate with?
Matthew
How did Judas repent?
- gave the money back
2. Hung himself
Name the 12 apostles
J5 + P2 +SAT+BM
J5 (james, james, judas, judas, john) P2 (peter, phillip) S (simon) A (andrew) T (thomas) B (bartholomew) M (matthew)
Who was the ONLY disciple who gave Saul a chance to prove himself?
Barnabas
Know the charts of Adam and Jesus
Adam - - Son of God Tempted by the devil and failed Disobeyed God Brought sin and death to humanity
Jesus - - Only begotten son of God Tempted by the devil and resisted Obedient - even in death Saved humanity from sin and death
Know the chart of the great flood and baptism
Great flood - -
40 days and nights of rain
New creation begins with water
God say be fruitful and multiply
Baptism - -
40 days and night of fasting - penance
Our creation begins with water
God tells us to fill the earth with chrisitians
Know the chart of Moses and Jesus
Moses - -
Born in ruthless pharaoh’s reign - and escaped execution
1st sign changed water into blood
Led Israel out of Egypt and slavery
Jesus - -
Born in ruthless Herod’s reign - escaped execution
1st sign - change water into wine and wine to blood
Led ALL people out of sin and death
Know the chart of Old kings of Israel and Jesus
Old kings of Israel - - Descended from David Anointed by Levites Built the temple Promised everlasting kingdom
Jesus - - Descended from David Baptized by Levites Rebuilt the temple of body Receives everlasting kingdom
What are the two scams that were being run in the temple?
- Selling animals for sacrifice - could not bring your own
2. Money currency changing
Who was chosen to replace Judas?
Matthias
