Followers of Jesus
This term refers to a follower or student of Jesus.
Disciple.
This global institution is led by the Pope.
The Catholic Church
About 2.3 billion people follow this religion.
Christianity
Flames, wind, breath, and a dove symbolize this.
The Holy Spirit
A person killed for their religious beliefs is called this.
A Martyr
These chosen followers were sent out to spread Jesus' teachings.
Apostles
These ordained members include bishops, priests, and deacons.
The Clergy
These describe the essential characteristics of the Church.
The marks of the Church
This color is commonly worn by ministers during important celebrations.
White
Early Christians experienced this because of their beliefs.
Persecution
Jesus had this number of main disciples.
12
Approximately this many people belong to the Catholic Church worldwide.
About 1.3 billion
These are the four marks of the Church.
One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic
This is the name of the Church’s main worship ceremony.
Mass
The Roman Empire challenged belief in this (Christians believed in only one).
God
This disciple betrayed Jesus and did not remain an apostle.
Judas
These two saints are considered founders of the Church in Rome.
St. Peter and St. Paul
This is another word for the Church being “one.”
Unity
These are the three main life paths in the Church.
Marriage, Religious Life, and Holy Orders
These two emperors supported Christianity from positions of power.
Jesus referred to this apostle as "the rock".
Peter
This city is where the Church was first established.
Jerusalem
This statement of belief is recited by Christians at Mass.
Nicene Creed
The Church welcomes and nurtures all of these.
All People
This proclamation granted freedom of worship in the Roman Empire.
Edict of Milan