The Ministry Of Jesus

Question 1

Why is the Old Testament important for Catholics?

Answer 1

It describes the beginning of God’s relationship with humans, contains covenants and prophecies fulfilled by Jesus, and includes valuable prayers and wisdom for worship.

The Old Testament helps Catholics understand the whole story of salvation history.

Question 2

What do Genesis 1 and 2 outline?

Answer 2

God’s creation of a perfect world

Question 3

What is depicted in Genesis 3?

Answer 3

The story of The Fall, showing the end of perfection due to human disobedience

Question 4

What does the Old Testament reveal about God’s plan for humanity?

Answer 4

It shows God’s continuing love for humans and the coming of the Messiah

Question 5

What is ‘salvation’ in the context of Catholicism?

Answer 5

The process of being saved from sin and returning to God through his grace

Question 6

What does ‘revelation’ refer to?

Answer 6

The way in which God is made known to humans, most perfectly through Jesus

Question 7

What is meant by the term ‘intrinsic value’ as it relates to the Old Testament?

Answer 7

It is essential and valuable in its own right

Question 8

What does the word ‘incarnate’ mean?

Answer 8

‘Made flesh’

This term refers to the belief that God became a human being in the form of Jesus.

Question 9

What is the Incarnation?

Answer 9

The time when God became flesh in Jesus

This doctrine emphasizes that Jesus is both truly human and truly God.

Question 10

Why is the Incarnation important for Christians?

Answer 10

It shows that Jesus is God and worthy of worship

Worshipping Jesus is equivalent to worshipping God.

Question 11

What does the Incarnation reveal about God’s relationship with humanity?

Answer 11

It demonstrates God’s love and desire to repair the broken relationship with humans.

Question 12

What role does Jesus play in revealing God’s message?

Answer 12

Jesus is seen as the fullness of revelation, sharing God’s message and love.

Question 13

What does the term ‘Revelation’ mean in the context of the Incarnation?

Answer 13

To reveal or share something important about God.

Question 14

According to the Catechism, how did God communicate before Jesus?

Answer 14

Through messengers, or prophets.

Question 15

True or False: Jesus is considered a separate being sent to Earth by God.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What does ‘consubstantial’ mean?

Answer 16

‘Of the same substance’ as the Father.

Question 17

What is the significance of the Nicene Creed in relation to the Incarnation?

Answer 17

It emphasizes the doctrine of the Incarnation and Jesus’ divinity.

Question 18

What does the Nicene Creed state about Jesus?

Answer 18

He is the Only Begotten Son of God, true God from true God.

Question 19

What are the titles given to Jesus

Answer 19

Son of man
Son of god

Question 20

What does ‘tri’ mean in the context of the Trinity?

Answer 20

‘Tri’ comes from a Latin word for three, indicating the three divine persons of the Trinity.

Examples of usage include words like triangle.

Question 21

Who is God the Holy Spirit?

Answer 21

The third person of the Trinity, believed to have spoken through the prophets and empowered the apostles during Pentecost.

Question 22

How does the doctrine of the Trinity explain Jesus as God incarnate?

Answer 22

It explains that Jesus can be God incarnate, sent by the Father, without denying the existence of only one God.

Question 23

True or False: The Trinity is directly written about in the Bible.

Answer 23

False.

The Bible emphasizes that there is only one God, but all three persons are present.

Question 24

What command did Jesus give regarding the Trinity?

Answer 24

To baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

This is found in Matthew 28:19.

Question 25

What event revealed all three persons of the Trinity?

Answer 25

Jesus' baptism, where the Son is present, the Father's voice speaks, and the Spirit descends like a dove.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The Trinity is a central belief of the _______.

Answer 26

Catholic Church.

Question 27

Define monotheistic.

Answer 27

Believing there is only one God.

Question 28

What was John's urgent message?

Answer 28

People need to give up their past wickedness and make a fresh start before the Messiah came. ## Footnote This reflects the theme of repentance and renewal in religious contexts.

Question 29

How did John spend his time?

Answer 29

Travelling and preaching his message. ## Footnote His dedication to spreading his message highlights the importance of evangelism.

Question 30

What attitude did John have towards those he thought needed to change?

Answer 30

He could be quite rude to them. ## Footnote This suggests a confrontational approach to preaching and moral correction.

Question 31

What is the main message of John's teachings?

Answer 31

People should say sorry for their sins and promise to change their thoughts, words, and actions. ## Footnote This process is known as repentance.

Question 32

What is not sufficient for true repentance according to John?

Answer 32

Making promises alone is not enough. ## Footnote People must also take action to demonstrate their commitment.

Question 33

What special action did John require to show a commitment to change?

Answer 33

John took people to the river Jordan and immersed them under the water. ## Footnote This act served as a public demonstration of their desire to lead a good life.

Question 34

What does the water symbolize in John's baptism?

Answer 34

The water symbolizes the washing away of sin and past life. ## Footnote Immersion represents a fresh start.

Question 35

What did God say when John was baptising Jesus

Answer 35

This is my beloved son , whom I am well pleased

Question 36

What is the cycle of prophecy ?

Answer 36

The idea that the arrival of Jesus was predicted by prophets.

Question 37

Who was Elijah ?

Answer 37

An old testemant prophet who predicts the arrival of the Messiah

Question 38

Ministy ?

Answer 38

The work a person carries out to spread the word of God.

Question 39

The Call ?

Answer 39

When an angel appears to Elizabeth and tells her that she is going to have a child called Elijah ?

Question 40

Did Jesus have female disciples ? Eg. Who?

Answer 40

Yes Mary Magdalene

Question 41

What people where neglected? ( left out)

Answer 41

Poor or old people

Question 42

Who did Jesus encounter in his ministry?

Answer 42

The woman caught in adultry, Jesus heels a woman and Jesus heels a blind man

Question 43

Who did Jesus call as his disciples

Answer 43

Ordinary fishermen becuase he saw potential

Question 44

Where did he call his disciples?

Answer 44

Lake Galilee

Question 45

What were Jesus's instructions to his disciples when he sent them out to help people ?

Answer 45

Take nothing apart from a staff ( stick to lean on ) , when you enter a house , stay there until you leave that town . If they dont let you , wipe the dust of your feet and leave as a testimony . They did so .

Question 46

Disiple means _______? Apostle means________?

Answer 46

Learner / follower of Jesus . Follower chosen by God / Jesus .

Question 47

Who were 1 of the disciples that Jesus chose on the lake

Answer 47

Simon

Question 48

What did Jesus say to the disciples on my lake.

Answer 48

Follow me ( follow me and go where I go )