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