Midterm Flashcards
Current Bishop
Bishop Barris
Current pope
Pope Francis
The sheep fold
Jesus is the good Shepard, his kingdom is the sheepfold. Good Shepard’s love is so great he lays down his life for his sheep
Bride of Christ
Jesus loved her so much that he died for her
Image of the Body of Christ
We are a close-knit community
Vine and branches
Jesus- vine
Members of church- branches
When we are united to Jesus and share his life, you are a healthy branch and bear much fruit
Leaven
We are the leaven of Jesus when we become like Jesus and proclaim the kingdom with your life; also leaven when we work to make the world a better place
Mary is the ____ image… Why?
Best
First disciple of Jesus, showed us what it’s like to be perfect
Salvation history
The story of God’s loving relationship with his people
Scripture
Written record of God’s love for us
Old Testament
46 books that tell us about God’s relationship with the Jewish people before Jesus came
New Testament
27 books that reveal the life and message of Jesus Christ, beginning and growth of his church
Paschal mystery
Suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. God freed us from sin and death
Justification
When we are in a state of sin, God moved us to a state of grace so that we can be holy and righteous like God
Purgatory
State of those who are not yet ready to see God face-to-face
Purified from the state of sin
Pentecost
Jewish feast, Holy Spirit came to the disciples in the form of wind and tongues of fire
6 marks of the church
Institution Mystical communion Sacrament Herald Servant Community of disciples
How is the church a hierarchy?
It is organized under the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Highest authority is the pope
Sacrament
Outward sign that indicates an inward grace