The Four Gospels
"Gospel" is the translation of the Latin word evangelium, which means
Good News
The visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary to inform her she was to be the mother of the Savior.
What is the Annunciation
Jesus told these short stories to help explain unfamiliar or complex truths in a simple and easy to understand way.
What are parables
The Jewish court system made up of Pharisees and Sadducees.
Replaced Judas as an Apostle
Who is Matthias
Synoptic is Greek for
"view together"
The dogma that professes the Virgin Mary was saved from Original Sin so she could bear the Son of God within her.
What is the Immaculate Conception
Name of the final words of Jesus to the Apostles before his ascension.
What is the Great Commission.
The role or position of an Apostle does not end in death, but is passed on.
What is Apostolic Succession
The author and the recipient of Acts
Who are Luke and Theophilus
Which Gospel is NOT one of the Synoptic Gospels?
The Gospel of John
Mary's "yes"
What is Fiat
These are loving actions taught to us by Jesus to help meet physical needs and the needs of the soul.
What are Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
This word means "overseer"
What is Bishop
The persecution of the Church started with this martyr.
Who is Stephen
This Gospel includes more than 100 references to the Old Testament and Prophecy.
What is the Gospel of Matthew.
Jesus, the Son of God, became flesh
What is the Incarnation
Jesus fulfilled this feast with his death.
What is Passover.
The Latin word for church, means to "call out"
What is ecclesia
The first Apostle martyred
Who was James
The only two Gospels to include the Infancy Narrative.
What are Matthew and Luke.
The name given to the 17 years between the last story of Jesus in the temple when he was 12 until he began his public ministry at age 30.
What are the Hidden Years.
Finish Jesus' Great Commandment, "Love God...
with all your heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself."
St. Augustine defined "church" as...
"the faithful of the whole world"
The Holy Spirit said to "set apart" these two men.
Who are Saul (Paul) and Barnabas