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 the 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
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”
Vocab:
The Bible; the canonical writings validated by the Church as inerrant and inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Sacred Scripture
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
Vocab:
Communion of life and love with the Trinity and all the blessed.
Heaven
Vocab:
Greek for “witness.” A witness to the truth of the Faith in which a Christian endures suffering and even death for Christ.
Martyr
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