Unit Test #1 Flashcards
what was a primary goal of the Council of Jerusalem?
to discuss how to welcome Gentile converts into the Church and determine whether they must follow Jewish Law
what does the “Great Commission” refer to?
when Jesus sent his Apostles out to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19)
as an example of Peter’s early leadership in the Church…
- he was the 1st to give witness to Christ in a speech at Pentecost
- he listened to everyone’s views at the Council of Jerusalem & then considered the best way to proceed, with the help of the Holy Spirit
- he advised choosing a replacement for Judas, & the Apostles took his advice
who are considered to be the successors to the Apostles?
bishops
Jesus and his followers were…
Jewish
where did Peter & Paul die?
Rome
to whom did Jesus give the keys to the Kingdom?
- Simon
- Peter
- Cephas
- *all the same person**
Saul consented to the execution of whom?
Stephen
what was the main topic of Jesus’ preaching?
Kingdom of God
a synonym to elder in the Acts of the Apostles & an alternative word for priest today
Presbyter
the uninterrupted passing on of apostolic preaching & authority from the Apostles directly to all bishops. It is accomplished through the laying on of hands when a bishop is ordained in the Sacrament of Holy Orders as instituted by Christ. The office of bishop is permanent, bc at ordination a bishop is marked w/ an indelible, sacred character.
Apostolic Succession
another name for the Bishop of Rome
Pope
the name of the Jewish harvest feast on which the Holy Spirit came to the Apostles
Pentecost
a major issue for Gentiles who wanted to be Christians but not become Jewish 1st
circumcision
in general, what was Jesus suggesting to his listeners when he counseled them to turn the other cheek, to give over their cloak & tunic, and to walk the extra mile?
Jesus was suggesting nonviolent resistance to Roman oppression. When one turns the other cheek, gives up their cloak, or walks the extra mile, they turn the situation around & subtly stand up for themselves. Jesus was enacting the Kingdom over the Romans in particular.
what does “Christian” mean? Where did it come from?
“Christian” means “men of Christ” & it came from Antioch
what does “catholic” mean?
“universal”
what did the early Christians read in their worship assemblies?
the Jewish scripture (which we know today as the OT)
what are some characteristics of early Christian apologetic texts?
- they defended Christian beliefs & the Christians’ way of life
- they explained to pagans why Christianity is reasonable, creditable, & respectable
- they exposed errors of heresies & contrasted them w/ the teaching of the Apostles & Sacred Scripture
what are the 3 levels of Catholic clergy?
Bishop, priest, & deacon
Christianity became legal when…
Constantine issued the Edict of Milan
Jesus & his followers were…
Jewish
what are the 2 sources of Divine Revelation?
Sacred Tradition & Sacred Scripture
what is the Paschal Mystery?
the Life, Death, & Resurrection of Jesus Christ
what are the 3 stages of Gospel development?
- the life of Jesus
- oral tradition
- written Gospels
who won the Battle at the Milvian Bridge & became Roman emperor?
Constantine
which apologist wrote: “We ourselves were well conversant w/ war, murder, & everything evil, but all of us throughout the whole wide earth have traded in our weapons of war. We have exchanged our swords for ploughshares, our spears for farm tools. Now we cultivate the fear of God, justice, kindness to men, faith, & the expectation of the future given to us by the Father himself through the Crucified One.”
Justin Martyr