Tri 3, Test 1 Flashcards
When is the Apostolic Creed used
Daily Prayer
When is the Nience Creed used
Mass
Why is it called the Apostolic Creed
because it is 12 statements of faith coming from the 12 apostles
Which creed is longer
The Nicene Creed
What 3 parts is the Creed divided into
I believe in God the Father, I believe in the Son of God Jesus Christ, and I believe in the Holy Spirit (and the Church)
Although each divine person is equal, each has a different _______
mission
What is the mission of God the Father
creating the world
What is the mission of the Son of God Jesus Christ
redeeming the world
What is the mission of God the Holy Spirit
sanctifies the world
How do we reach the conclusion that there are 3 divine persons
through Divine Revelation
Why is God the Father
because a father guides/leads his children
Why is Jesus Christ the Son
because a son fulfills the mission given to him by his father
Was Jesus created by God
No, that would be Arianism (a serious heresy)
When was the “beginning” of the Son of God
he doesn’t have one, he exists eternally
What does “Jesus” mean
God saves
What does “Christ” mean
Messiah/Anointed One
Why is Jesus the only one who could unite humanity with God
because Jesus has divine nature and human nature
Why does Jesus have divine nature
because he is God
How does Jesus have human nature
by being incarnate of the Virgin Mary
What is Jesus’ incarnation
Where Jesus, the Divine Son of God becomes *fully man *while remaining fully God
Is God the Father Jesus’ biological father
no, he has no biological father
What are the 2 requirements to be Christian
Accepting the Apostolic Creed and Nicene Creed
When and by who was the Nicene Creed composed
The Council of Nicaea in 325
What is the definition of the Holy Trinity
1 God in 3 Divine persons
When and by who was the Apostolic Creed first referenced
By St. Ambrose in 390
Explain the Holy Trinity according to St. Augustine
God is Love. Love is giving oneself totally to another. God the Father and the Son of God mutually Love one another. This Divine Love that unites God the Father and the Son of God is Itself God- we call “It” the Holy Spirit.
What is the relationship between God the Father and the Son of God based on
the roles which They have with respect to to one another
What do we know about God the Father
He is almighty, infinitely perfect, and the creator
What does Jesus save us from
the slavery of sin and death
What was St. Joseph to Jesus
his guardian