Spring Final Exam Flashcards
Herald Jesus said
Go and make disciples of all nations.
How does the Church a herald
We send out missionaries, we do publishing, internet, Tv, movies, etc. we have schools and universities
A sacrament is something
That helps us experience God’s presence: the Church should help the world experience him
Sacrament Jesus says
This is how they will know you are my followers, by your love for another
Sacrament we have
Rituals/ sacraments that make God present in an extraordinary way
Institution The Church needs to be
Structured and organized in order to do her work effectively
Examples of institution?
The apostles appointed men to take care of the distribution of food while they focused on preaching and the New Testament shows different offices with different responsibilities
Inst.
A council was held to discuss guidelines for Gentile conversions included representatives, proposals structured debate
Servant Matthew 25
We are judged if we did not cloth, feed, visited, the least of my brothers
Examples of being a servant?
Direct service, political advocacy
What is the body of Christ?
We are joined together with Christ and one another, We are called to express and deepen that unity
Bible references to being a Body of Christ?
Father, may they be one as you and I are one, St. Paul said we are all needed and we all have different roles, just like different parts of the body
Like a pilgrim, the Church is on
A journey toward a destination, but the journey can sometimes in lude hardships
Jesus told us that
His disciples must be willing to take up their crosses and follow them
Pilgrim we keep in mind that this is not
Our final destination
How does the Mystical Body of Christ link to what Jesus asked Paul at his conversion experience?
Jesus expressing the relationship of his people with the Church. Spoken as two rather than one
The origin of the Bride of Christ?
Letter to the Ephesians
What does Paul do with the idea of being the head of a relationship?
He quotes a passage from Genesis- For this reason man shall leave his mother and father and be joined with his wife, and the two shall become one flesh
What is ONE image used from Genesis and how does this connect with the Church?
When Adam first saw Eve, Eve his both his bride and part of himself
What is another and how does it connect with the Church!
The marriage covenant between Adam and Eve. The union is restored with Jesus
If the Church is a household what are the different roles?
God is the father of the family, Jesus is the master of the house, and the members are his children
What does Jesus say about those who do the will of God?
He is my brother, my mother and my sister
What does Jesus reveal about God? What specific Aramaic term does he do to convey it?
That he is our Father. He uses the word Abba?
How does Jesus teach his disciples to address God?
Our Father
What role does Christ’s Death and Resurrection play in this image of the Church?
He has extended the grace of divine sonship
How do we eat together as a Church family?
Through the Eucharist
How is the Church like a mother?
Through water and the Spirit of Baptism the Church gives birth to new sons and daughters of Christ
How does this information connected to Jesus’ parents not worrying when they did not see him for over a day?
The large extended family was the individual’s world. Jesus belonged to that kind of family, the nation of Israel and tribe of Judah. Jesus was probably somewhere safe with this large family
How did Jesus’ idea of family go against tribal notions? How do Paul’s words There is no more echo this idea?
That there was no more of God of our fathers, but a universal father. Transcended all national or tribal distinctions. There is no Jew or Greek echoes the idea of a religion free of class divisions
What was the price Jesus paid to make us his people?
His Blood
How does God twice deliver his people through a Passover lamb?
Old Covenant - set his people free from Egypt through a Passover lamb, so that they may proclaim his goodness
New Covenant- set his people free from Sin, the Lamb of God
How did Jesus go far beyond being the son of David?
He is the perfect son of David. The highest king of kings. At the Last Supper he instituted a new Covenant in his blood and speaks of the kingdom his father has appointed
What is the etymological meaning of Christ/Messiah?
Greek and Hebrew words for anointed one
How do the Temple and the Church serve as a visible sign?
A house for prayer of all peoples
What is the role of the queen mother in the royal government?
Advising her son and interceding in behalf of his people.
What is the function of Peter and his successors in the royal government?
Special authority for leading Kingdom of Heaven on Earth
What happened to St. Paul in the conversion experience?
He was going to Damascus and suddenly a bright light blinded him and he feel down
Paul’s question.
Who are you, Lord?
Jesus’s response
I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. Rise and enter the city and you will be told what to do
I have set you to be
A light for the Gentiles that you may bring salvation to the uttermost parts of the Earth
St. Paul’s travels lead him to
Much of the Roman Empire (Turkey and Greece) After going through many hardships St. Paul was finally arrested
Execution and link to Roman citizenship
Because he was A Roman citizen he could be beheaded instead of crucified
When was St. Paul born?m
Ad 5
Why did Paul have two names
His Roman name and Jewish name
What was Paul’s education?
He learned under Gamaliel and received a education of the Old Testament and was closely familiar with Greek literature and philosophies
Persecution of Christians?
Because of his solid education of the Laws of Moses, Saul was gaining favorable attention from Jewish authorites
S. Paul’s profession?
Tentmaker, allowed him to support himself during apostolic travels
Who was Gamelial?
Paul studied Jewish law with him
Paul was known throughout the Roman empire as the
Apostle to the Gentiles
Paul died in the dates of
62-65
A herald is
An official messenger, the Church is God’s messenger to the world
What command did God make about animals Peter saw?
Kill and eat
How did Peter respond to this?
I shall not eat anything impure and unclean
How did God then respond to Peter?
Do not call anything impure that God has made clean
Who sent for Peter right after this?
Cornelius
What did Jesus say that food can not do?
Things that can come from outside can defile a person
What did Jesus say what happens to food?
It foes to the latrine
What two main things did the Pharisaic Christians want Gentile converts to Christianity to do?
Circumcision and follow all of Mosaic law
What were two main decisions made at the Council of Jerusalem?
Gentiles would not need to circumcise but they will need to follow a few dietary laws
What was Peter’s profession
Fisherman
Traditional belief about Peter’s death
Martyred around 64 AD, was crucified upside down
Who do you say that I am and response
You are the Christ
You are Peter (rock) and on this rock reply
He would be the foundation on which the Church will be established Cephas rock in Aramaic and Petros Peter
Meaning of the keys
Appoint one with authority, just like the David Passage
Meaning of binding and loosing
Connects to the idea of the Pope’s authority to make decisions within the Church
Biblical reasons why we believe Peter was given special authority
Peter is often linked to leadership (acting as a spokesperson, organizing decisions, first recorded miracle after Jesus, receives the revelation that salvation is for the Gentiles) the Gospel writers usually named him first out of any Apostle, and Jesus told him you must strengthen your brothers
The root meaning of vicar
In the person of
What command did Jesus give Peter when asking him if he loved him.
Feed my lambs, feed my sheep, tend my sheep
The specific content in the Hebrew Scriptures the Ethiopian was reading about when Phillip encountered him
As a sheep lead to slaughter before the shearer is dumb, so he opens not his mouth
What Phillip did while in the carriage with the Ethiopian
He taught how the passage connected with Jesus
What the Ethiopian decided to do as a result of his encounter with Phillip
Decided to get baptized
Jesus’s promises about the Holy Spirit in Acts 1
You shall receive power and you shall be my witnesses and in Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the Earth
The physical sign descended on the Apostles in the Upper Room?
Tongues as of fire
What were the miracles of Pentecost
Could speak of all languages and could be courageous preachers
Apostolic succession
The truth that Catholic bishops today can trace their authority in a direct line back to the Apostles and ultimately from Christ himself,
Bishop’s four main duties
Called to teach, sanctify, and govern the faithful in his own diocese and also work together in caring for the worldwide church