Scripture and Jesus Part B

Question 1

What is social Justice

Answer 1

Securing rights but also about our responsibilities and their consequences.

Question 2

What are the 2 teachings Jesus provides us in social justice

Answer 2

• Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family.
• If we are all members of one human family then we are responsible for each other in all aspects of life.

Question 3

What is the difference between a decision and a moral decision

Answer 3

A decision is a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.

A moral decision can have a negative or positive outcome depending on the action we select.

Question 4

What does the word apostle mean

Answer 4

Apostle comes from the Greek word apostolos, meaning “messenger,” especially one sent on a mission.

Question 5

What does the word disciple mean

Answer 5

The word disciple comes from the word “discipline”

Question 6

What does it mean to be the salt and light

Answer 6

Discipleship means being the “salt and light” for the world.

Question 7

What are 3 ways we can be good disciples of Jesus

Answer 7

1. Keep holy the Lord’s Day
2. Study Catholic teaching and be confirmed
3. Observe the Marriage laws of the Church
4. Strengthen and support the Church

Question 8

What is a parable

Answer 8

A short story told by Jesus to help teach a deeper meaning.

Question 9

What are the 4 main themes of a parable

Answer 9

1. Description of the King – These deal primarily with God’s nature, qualities, and attitudes in dealing with people
2. “Kingdom” Responses – How we should act if we hope to “enter the Kingdom”
3. Relationship with our Neighbours – address people’s relationship with one another and the world at large
4. The Fulfillment of the Kingdom – refer to the future coming of God’s Kingdom in its fullness

Question 10

What is a miracle

Answer 10

Miracles, or deeds, are real events that happened; parables are fiction.

The word miracle translates to “act of power”

Miracles demonstrate that the power of God was truly manifested in Jesus.

Question 11

What are the 4 types of miracles found in the bible

Answer 11

Healing- Jesus relieves people’s physical sufferings

Exorcisms- Jesus drives out evil spirits

Restoration of Life- There are three occasions in the Gospels where Jesus restores people to life after their death

Nature Miracles- Jesus demonstrates control over the forces of nature

Question 12

What is meant by the early church

Answer 12

Refers to the communities of believers of Jesus Christ who lived according to Jesus’ teachings in the first centuries.

Question 13

What is pentecost

Answer 13

The feast of Pentecost celebrates the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to send
the Holy Spirit to guide the disciples and their followers as they proclaim
the truth of salvation in Jerusalem and beyond.

Question 14

When is pentecost celebrated

Answer 14

50 days after easter

Question 15

What can we learn from the early church that applies to the church now

Question 16

What makes the church apostolic

Answer 16

The Church is apostolic because it is founded on the apostles in three ways:

1. The Church is built on the foundation of the Apostles
2. The Church passes on the teachings of the apostles.
3. The Church continues to be guided by the apostles until Christ’s return with the help of the pastoral office

Question 17

What is apostolic succession

Answer 17

Apostolic Succession is the role of Pope and Bishops in the Church. Since the apostles took care to appoint successors, they would be the Office of the Church that carries on the apostolic role.