Unit 7 Test Flashcards
What happened on earth 40 days after Jesus’ Resurrection (what did he tell them and what did he command them to do)?
Jesus tells them about the coming of the Holy Spirit and commands them to evangelize people.
Who were to be the shepherds of the Chruch and what evidence do we have of this?
The Apostles. We realize that they are 12 apostles and this considers with the Tribes of Israel
Vocab:
From the Latin vicarius, meaning
“in the person of.”
Vicar of Christ
Who replaced Judas?
Mathias
Short Answer:
Why do you think this requirement was important?
It gave credibility and maintained the symbolic number of the 12 disciples (12 tribes of Israel)
What were the criteria St. Peter laid out for Judas’ successor?
The candidate had to have been present and witnessed Christ’s ministry along with his Resurrection (has been with him from start to end)
Vocab:
The position of being first in rank or authority. The Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles bear witness to this among the Apostles.
Primacy of Peter
Why do you think St. Peter’s requirement for Judas’ successor was important?
It gave credibility and ensured that the scriptures were fulfilled.
What is the Latin expression “ad gentes” translated to in English and what does it refer to?
“to the nations”
This phrase refers to the Church’s mission to people everywhere but particularly to those who haven’t been evangelized yet.
Vocab:
From the Latin traditio (“to hand down”); the Church’s teachings that have been passed down through the ages through the successors of the Apostles.
Sacred Tradition
In the Great Commission, Jesus commands us to do what?
- Preach the gospel to all nations and people
- Work miracles in Jesus’ name to testify the gospel (meaning: performing miracles or acts of compassion and healing in Jesus’ authority and power. These miracles serve as evidence of His divine power and compassion for humanity)
- Baptize new believers
- Disciple those who receive Christ (meaning: shaping and assist believers during their journey to make them more Christlike)
How many days after the Resurrection did Pentecost occur?
50 days
Vocab:
In the New Testament, Jesus gives these to St. Peter, indicating that he would be both the leader in this Church and Christ’s own representative on earth—in other words, the first Pope
Keys of the Kingdom
How did God appear at Pentecost?
“a mighty wind”
How does Pentecost occurring 50 days after the Resurrection correlate to the Jewish Holy Day?
The Jewish Holy Day: 50 days after leaving Egypt, Moses and the Israelites reached Sinai.
Vocab:
The Bible; the canonical writings validated by the Church as inerrant and inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Sacred Scripture
Short Answer:
What were the criteria St. Peter laid out for Judas’ successor?
The candidate had to have been present + witnessed Christ’s ministry along with his Resurrection (has been with him from the start to end)
Short Answer:
Where does the mighty wind appear in the Old Testament?
It’s appears in Genesis 1 when God was creating the universe. The winds brought calmness and the beginning of creation.
Vocab:
Together with Sacred Scripture, it makes up a single deposit of the Word of God-the Deposit of Faith-a single gift of God to the Church.
Sacred Tradition
After the Tower of Bable, people were amazed to hear others with their language. What does this symbolize?
That the gospel will go out to the ends of the earth.
What happened to the people at the Tower of Bable?
They became arrogant towards God which caused him to spread them across the world and change dialog into many different languages.
Vocab:
Communion of life and love with the Trinity and all the blessed.
Heaven
Parallels between the Tower of Babel event and Pentacost
At babel ppl were divided by their languages, at Pentecost ppl are brought together in praising God.
When St. Peter proclaim to the crowd that the Messiah has come, what does he say?
Tells them to repent and be baptized. (3000 were baptized) —> “fisher of men”
Vocab:
Greek for “witness.” A witness to the truth of the Faith in which a Christian endures suffering and even death for Christ.
Martyr
Short Answer: 🤍NOT FINISHED🤍
Give 4 points from the bishop barren video in Persecution Christians.
Pentecost mark the beginning of what?
The church’s public ministry in the world.
Vocab:
The Church may officially declare a member of the Church in Heaven by canonization, adding him or her to the calendar and promoting his or her public veneration to be this person.
Saint
Short Answer:
How does the Holy Spirit continue to work within the Church?
- In Scared Scripture= inspire the human authors
- In the Sacraments= gives new life, growth, + healing
- In the gift + fruits of the Holy Spirit
Etc.
Where was St. Paul born?
Tarsus, Cicilia
Vocab:
Describes any book purporting to be inspired but ultimately not accepted by the Church as part of Sacred Scripture (the Bible).
apocryphal
Short Answer:
What is the relationship between the necessity of the Church + the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Pentecost allowed the Holy Spirit to come upon them + be baptized. Baptism allows them to enter into the Church. All of this leads to the Salvation of the Ppl.
Where did Saul and Paul come from?
Saul is Semitic and Paul is Greco-Roman
Vocab:
Generally, the entire assembly of the faithful People of God.
Chruch
While Christ was on earth, who did he declare the “Rock” was?
Peter
Who did Christ establish as the leader of the Church.
Peter
Vocab:
This event fulfilled Jesus’ promise to send his Spirit to teach, guide, and empower the Apostles in their mission.
Pentecost
Who performed the 1st miracle in Acts?
Peter
Who possesses the authority of the king of the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
Peter
Vocab:
A given in order to help a person live out the Christian life or serve the common good in building up the Church.
Charism
“Vicar of Christ” translated into English.
“In the person of”
Short Answer:
What is the authority given to Peter in “the power of the keys” and “ to bind and loose.”
“The Power of the Keys”- authority to govern the house of Hod (The Church)
“To bind and loose”- authority to absolve sins, to pronounce doctrinal judgments, + to make disciplinary decisions in the Church
Vocab:
The descent of the Holy Spirit, in the form of a rushing wind and tongues of fire, upon the Apostles after Jesus’ Ascension.
Pentecost
Short Answer:
At the Last Supper, what does Jesus appoint to the 12 Apostles?
A share of his royal identity as King. He continues a new Israel when they will sit in 12 thrones and rule + judge the tribes of Israel.
Short Answer:
What does Jesus specifically ask Peter to do for the other Apostles?
To strengthen them.
Vocab:
From the Greek oikoumene, meaning “the whole inhabited world.”
Ecumenical Council
Short Answer:
What is Jesus’ prayer for Peter that is reflected in the language of Vatican I on papal infallibility.
Jesus is praying that Peter’s faith wont fail.
How was the rapid spread of the new Church seen by Jewish + Roman leaders
As a threat
Jewish (religious threat)
Roman (political threat)
Vocab:
A specific gift or grace of the Holy Spirit that directly or indirectly benefits the Church.
Charism
What event marked the beginning of the persecution of the Church?
The martyrdom of Stephen (accused of blasphemy + stones to death)
Who was the 1st deacon?
Stephen
Vocab:
Recounted in Acts 15, this synod of the Apostles AD 49 or 50 spoke with the authority of Christ in deciding that Gentile converts to Christianity did not have to be circumcised according to the Law of Moses.
Council of Jerusalem
What resulted in martyrdoms of most of the Apostles.
Later persecutions by the Roman Empire
What two “worlds” did Paul live in?
Jewish and Roman
Vocab:
The word comes from the Greek ekklesia, meaning assembly.
Church
What is he well know for in the Jewish community( traditionally believed)?
A tentmaker and a Pharisees
Before his conversion what did Paul do to effect the early Church?
He persecuted it.
Vocab:
The eternal state of supreme and definitive happiness with God
Heaven
Whose martyrdom did Paul witness due to him persecuting the early Church?
Stephen
How did God prepare Paul for his mission before he even knew it?
- He was schooled in the Law
- Familiar with Greek philosophy (logic and debate)
Vocab:
A formal synod of bishops (sometimes with other ecclesiastics) from the whole inhabited world convened to define doctrine, regulate the Christian life, or apply discipline in the Church.
Ecumenical Council
Why is Saul on his was to Damascus?
To arrest those following “the Way”
When does Saul encounter Jesus in a vision
on his way to Damascus
Vocab:
A member of the Church-the Mystical Body of Christ-on earth, in Purgatory, or in Heaven.
Saint
What happens to Saul after his encounter with Jesus?
He is blind for 3 days so he can be humbled and reflect
Who is Saul baptized by?
Ananias
Vocab:
An ancient heretical sect that believed, among other things, that salvation came from obtaining secret experiential knowledge.
Gnostic
Who was God’s “chosen instrument to carry his name to the Gentiles”?
Saul
After his conversion who does Saul have to face?
The Disciples
Vocab:
Term used for the Pope that emphasizes his role as a representative of Christ himself.
Vicar of Christ
Is Saul excepted by the Disciples?
Eventually accepted as a true disciple.
How many missionaries does Paul go on?
3
Vocab:
In the Old Testament, the sign of the office of prime minister, who is appointed by the king to have primacy over all his other servants
Keys of the Kingdom
What happened after Paul’s 3rd missionary journey?
He was imprisoned in Caesarea for 2 years and later transported to Rome where he was placed under house arrest for another 2 years
I hat was Saul’s cause of death?
Beheaded
Why did Paul and his followers get into trouble?
Because they spread the faith
What will happen one the Temple is cleansed?
All the nations will stream towards Jerusalem + God and I’ll be praised + worshiped by the whole world
The Ethiopian is a fulfillment of whose prophecy?
Isaiah
Who is God’s “chosen instrument” who will bring God’s name to the Gentiles?
Saul
According to Bishop Barron, what does the story of Paul have to do with us?
Because of him, we know the God of Isreal. we understand Christianity bc of Paul.
What is the job of any Apostle?
To proclaim the Gospels to the world. (evangelize)
What is the Format of the 13 letters attributed to Paul?
- Opening
- Thanksgiving
- Body
- Conclusion
In the video by Bishop Barron on Sts. Peter and Paul, what is the role of Peter on the Church?
He brings order, structure, + identity
In the video by Bishop Barron on Sts. Peter and Paul, what is the role of Paul on the Church?
He gave life, energy, + willingness to prescribe + go out and grow
What is the Church like without Peter?
It would be like a debate society, and lots of arguments
What is the Church like without Paul?
It would be rigid, stony, and very lifeless.
Who presides Council of Jerusalem?
St. Peter presides as the 1st pope
What was the issue in the Council of Jerusalem?
Whether or not the new Christians (specifically Gentiles) had to follow the Laws of Moses before becoming Christian
What was the solution to the issue in the Council of Jerusalem?
It was declared that the Gospel was for all people
