Second 10

Question 1

Concupiscence

Answer 1

The tendency of all human beings toward sin, as a result of Original Sin.

Question 2

Parousia

Answer 2

The second coming of Christ at the end of time, fully realizing God’s plan and the glorification of humanity.

Question 3

Angel

Answer 3

Based on a word meaning “messenger”
Personal and immortal creature with intelligence and free will who constantly glorifies God and serves as a messenger of God to humans to carry out God’s saving plan.

Question 4

Protoevangelium

Answer 4

Latin word meaning “first gospel”

Question 5

Fratricide

Answer 5

To kill one’s own brother/sister.

Question 6

Paschal Mystery

Answer 6

The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his life, passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension.

Question 7

Polytheism

Answer 7

The belief in many gods.

Question 8

Patriarch

Answer 8

The father or leader of a tribe, clan, or tradition.

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were patriarchs of the Israelite people.

Question 9

Theophany

Answer 9

God’s breaking into the human dimension so an individual’s and community’s understanding of God is deepened or changed.

Question 10

Torah

Answer 10

Means “law” in Hebrew

Referring to the first 5 books of the Old Testament.