Until 2.1: Jesus Establishes His Church (Pentecost/Holy Spirit)

Question 1

Ecclesiology

Answer 1

Branch of Theology that studies the nature, structure, and history of the Church

Question 2

Ekkalein

Answer 2

Greek verb meaning ‘to call out’

Question 3

Ekklesia

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Refers to the gathering, or assembly, of the people God calls together to be in a special relationship with Him

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Communion of the Saints

Answer 4

All the faithful on Earth, in Purgatory, and in Heaven

Question 5

We are called to…

Answer 5

Covenantal family bond
Called to worship
Called to eternal life - restoration of Original Holiness and Justice

Question 6

We are called to….

Answer 6

Covenantal family bond
Called to worship
Called to eternal life - restoration of Original Holiness and Justice

Question 7

Abraham is…

Answer 7

A biblical model for total trust, obedience, and unwavering faith in God

Question 8

The Ekklesia starts with…

Answer 8

Abraham

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The church is based on…

Answer 9

The Twelve Apostles’
Peter’s leadership
Sacramental in Nature

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Catholic

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Greek term meaning ‘Universal’

Question 11

Great Commission

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Jesus told His followers to “go and make disciples of ALL nations”

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Holy Spirit

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Sent to ALL the world to continue Jesus’ saving work
Paraclete
Based on God gradually revealing His plan to humanity

Question 13

Paraclete

Answer 13

Greek word used for Holy Spirit in the Gospels, meaning advocate

Question 14

Pentecost

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10 days after Jesus’ Ascension
Latin for 50th - Occurred 50 days after Easter
Holy Spirit descended upon 120 disciples
Often called “Birthday of the Church”

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Extraordinary Charism of the Holy Spirt….

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Speaking in Tounges
(Ultimate Charism)

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Pentecost reverses…

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Tower of Babel

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Evangelization

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Bringing the Gospel message of salvation to all nations

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Ecumenical Councils

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Propres the Church forward on its mission

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Missions of the Holy Spirit

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Propels the Church forward
Unites the members of the Church together with God
Gives believers the grace to follow Christ

Question 20

Animate

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To give life to

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Pneuma

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NT Greek for ‘spirit’, ‘wind’, or ‘breathe’

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Rush

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OT Hebrew for meaning “wind” or “breathe”

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Sanctify

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To make Holy

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Virtues

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Habit or firm disposition to do what is pleasing to God

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Charisms

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Special graces, skills, or talents the Holy Spirit gives to each individual Christian or community

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Ordinary Charisms

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Are at work all around us on a daily basis

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Extraordinary Charisms

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Involve spiritual powers beyond normal human abilities

Question 28

After receiving the power given them by the Holy Spirit, the Apostles…

Answer 28

Had the abilities to knowledge needed to properly build up the church on Earth

Question 29

7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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1.) Wisdom
2.) Knowledge
3.) Understanding
4.) Counsel (Right Judgment)
5.) Fortitude (Courage)
6.) Piety (Reverence)
7.) Fear of the Lord (wonder and awe)

Question 30

Ancient Concept

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Our actions bear either good or bad “fruit” (results)

Question 31

When did Jesus give the Apostles the Great Commission

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Before his ascension on a mountain in Galilee

Question 32

What is the relationship between the Ekklesia of the Old Testament and the Ekklesia of the New Testament

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OT: the Ekklesia refers to the assembly or congregation of Israel, the chosen people of God
NT: represents the assembly or gathering of Christians who follow Jesus as their Lord and Savior

Question 33

Why is the church considered the Pillar of Truth?

Answer 33

Because it faithfully preserves, teaches, and proclaims the truth of the Gospel, grounded in Scripture, Tradition, and the authority given to it by Christ