Unit 2 (Profession of Faith)

Question 1

Incarnation

Answer 1

This refers to the Christian belief that God came to earth as a human.

Question 1

Covenant

Answer 1

A solemn promise between two parties

Question 2

New Covenant

Answer 2

Jesus sacrifice on the cross was the definitive covenant between God and the Human race.

Question 3

Revelation

Answer 3

The unveiling of God’s divine plan through the prophets.

Question 4

God’s self - gift

Answer 4

Jesus Christ.

Question 5

Paraclete

Answer 5

A title of the Holy Spirit. Christ was and remains the first advocate.

Question 6

Sacrament

Answer 6

A visible sign of the invisible presence of God. The seven sacraments instituted by Christ.

Question 7

Salvation History

Answer 7

This term refers to an interpretation of the Bible as a historical record of divine salvation, including our own salvation.

Question 8

Communion of Saints

Answer 8

The co-operation of the members of the Church on earth with those in Heaven.

Question 9

Martyrdom

Answer 9

A martyr is a person who was killed because of their testimony of Jesus and God.

Question 10

Church

Answer 10

The community of believers, the kingdom of God and he Mystical Body of Christ.