Spring Final Flashcards
St. Matthias
Was the replacement for St. Jude(or St. Judas). He met the standards of being someone who was a disciple from the very beginning, from his baptism until the Ascension. He was a witness of Jesus’ resurrection, and followed Jesus before anyone knew him, stayed with him when he made enemies, and believed in him when he spoke of the cross and of eating his body- teachings that had made others melt away.
Sacred Scripture
the bible
Grace
Revelation
Pentateuch
First 5 books of the bible
Covenant
solemn agreement between people or between God & man, made by swearing an oath before God and involving mutual commitments and promises
Contract
Divine Filiation
referring to fact that the Sacrament of Baptism makes us spiritual sons & daughters of God. While it’s not equal to Jesus’, it’s a participation in the Sonship of Christ- that is uncreated & eternal.
St. Polycarp
Sacraments
efficacious sign of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the church, by which divine life is dispensed to us through the work of the Holy Spirit. often called a “mystery” in the East
Catholic
meaning “universal”, used in the early church referring to the fact that the Gospel of Christ was for the entire world. It is also the name for the catholic church, the universal curch est. by Christ
Epiphany
Greek for “manifestation”, this church holiday’s feast celebrates the adoration of the Christ child by the 3 Magi, the baptism of Christ in Jordan river, & his 1st miracle at wedding of Cana
Gentile
Any NON-JEW
Typology
study of how the NEW testament is FORESHADOWED in the OLD testament. EX: Christ is a types of the New Adam, or Noah’s Ark is a type for the saving role of the church itself
Psalms
book of the OLD testament filled with hymns & poetry, which was mainly written about Israelites’ captivity and some of credited to King David. This book is filled rich in prophecy
Sacred Tradition
latin for “to hand down”, church’s teachings that have been passed down through ages etc
Gnosticism
belief that salvation came from obtaining secret experimental knowledge
Pentecost
descent of the Holy Spirit, in the form of rushing wind & tongues of fire, upon the Apostles after Jesus’ ascension. This event fulfilled Jesus’ promise to send his spirit to teach, guide, and empower the Apostles in their mission
Charism
specific gift or grace of the Holy Spirit that directly or indirectly benefits the church
St. Stephan
Magisterium
Abosolution
Transubstantiation
Lectio Divina
Contrition
Sacramental Character
Messiah
Hebrew for “anointed”. Reference for Jesus cause he accomplished perfectly the divine mission of priest, prophet, and king, signified by his being anointed as Christ.
Apocalypse
another name for the Book of REVELATION, the final book of the bible. It’s attributed to st. John and written during his exile on the island of Patamos. This strengthened persecuted Christians…
Idolatry
the worship of idols
Redemption
Act of redeeming, used to refer to God’s saving act of sending his Son, Jesus, to suffer and die on the cross for the sins of humanity & rise from the dead in triumph, making it possible for our salvation- our hopes for being reunited with God in Heaven
Passover
Jewish feast commemorating the deliverance of their firstborn males from death by the blood of the lamb sprinkled on the doorpost while in bondage in Egypt, angel of Death PASSed OVER their homes, allowing the people to leave Egypt for the Promised land. Eucharist celebrates the Passover
Original Sin
Adam & Eve’s abuse of their human freedom in disobeying God’s command, this was their consequence. They lost the grace of the original holiness & justice. Everyone is born to this state and this is how we are separated from God- darkened the human intellect, weakened the human will, and introduced into human nature an inclination toward sin.
Eucharist
means “thanksgiving”, referring to the catholic mass itself. Sacrament by which bread & wine are consecrated by a priest and become the true body & blood of Christ, which the Faithful consume in Holy Communion.
Evangelization
Ecumenical Council
Greek for “the whole inhabited world”, the formal synod of bishops from whole inhabited world
Paschal Mystery
Vicar of Christ
latin for “in the person of”, term used for POPE emphasizing his role as a representative of Christ himself
Mortification
Annunciation
visit of the angel Gabriel to the virgin Mary to inform her that she was gonna be mother to the Savior. After giving conscent, she became the mother of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit
Reconciliation
Martyr
Greek for “witness”, witness of truth of the faith in which christian endures suffering and even death for christ
Ascencion
Christ’s RETURN to HEAVEN from mount of olives in front of his apostles’ eyes, 40 days after his death & resurrection.
Disciple
meaning “one who follows”, sometimes applied to 12 Apostles, but more generally towards the entire crowd of Jesus’ followers & believers
Saint
individual who’s died and been canonized by catholic church
Resurrection
Jesus’ coming back to life on the 3rd day after his Crucifixion, death and burial, thus conquering both sin & death and making possible the redemption of humanity
Common Good
Incarnation
meaning “to make flesh”, mystery of the hypostatic union of the divine & human nature in the one divine Person, the Word, Jesus Christ. To bring about man’s salvation, Son of God was made flesh and became truly man
Chrism
Vocation
Great Commission
Common Priesthood
Ministrial Priesthood
Ordination
Laity
Judas
Primacy of St. Peter
position of being in rank or authority
St. Matthew
What are the 8 primary images of the church?
-Mystical Body of Christ
-Bride of Christ
-Family of God
-People of God
-Kingdom of God
-Sheepfold, the flock
-Branches of the vine
-temple or building
What are the 3 things we are used to describe human being as being in the image & likeness of God?
What are the Elements of the Mass in the 2nd century described as how St. Justin Martyr did?
(In the Old Testament) God made covenants with who?
-Noah
-Abraham
-Moses
-David
What are the 3 different stages of he coming of the Kingdom of God?
What are the 4 main types of prayer?
-Petition
-Adoration
-Contrition
-Thanksgiving
What are the 7 sacraments?
-Baptism
-Eucharist
-Confirmation
-Reconciliation
- Anointing of the Sick
-Marriage
-Holy Orders
What’s the central theme of Christ’s teachings when he used parables in His public ministry?
What’s the “First school of Christian Life”?
What are the 2 natures of the Church?
-Fully Human
-Fully Divine
What are the 7 primary features of the convenant God made David?
1-David would have a kingdom
2-David’s whole dynasty would also have it
3-David’s son is to be adopted as God’s own
4-unlimited in time & space
5-Jerusalem is the spiritual center of the world
6-Temple was the sign of the Davidic covenant
7-Wisdom was the new law of the Davidic Covenant
What are the 5 books of the Pentateuch?
-Genesis
-Exodus
-Leviticus
-Numbers &
-Deuteronomy
According to St. Paul, How’s the Church the Mystical Body of Christ?
He refers to Jesus as the HEAD of the mystical body and church. As the mystical body of Christ, the church extends throughout time Christ’s work of salvation.
What the 3 signs of authority did Christ confer upon St. Peter?
-His new name, Rock- he would be the foundation of the church
-The keys- he’d be both leader and christ’s own representative
-The power of binding & loosing- granted him authority to make church’s deciscions
Explain the significance of St. Philip’s conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch and the subsequent Council of Jerusalem
What are some of the main ways in which people are to respond to the universal call to holiness?
What are some ways in which the members of the Church are members of the Family of God?
Through Baptism and divine filiation, we live in his house, we eat at his table, we celebrate together, etc.
How did Christ fulfill the major elements of the Davidic Covenant?
What’s the relationship amon sin, salvation history, and the Church?
Their goal follows God’s plan to save men from the consequences of sin.
In the covenant with Moses, What did God demand of the Israelites?
What does the the Parable of the Mustard Seed reveal about the Church?
Why are Christ and the Blessed VIrgin Mary called the New Adam and New Eve, respectively?
