Definitions
ASCENSION
Jesus' return to Heaven in His glorified body after 40 days
Name the 4 Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
City where Jesus was born.
Bethehem
Name 2 events that happened in the Garden of Gethsemani.
Jesus prayed and was sweating blood
His friends did not pray with him
He was arrested
Name of the King during the time of Jesus' birth.
king Herod the Great.
GENTILES
Person of non-Jewish descent
What is a synoptic Gospel? Name them.
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke which present the story of Christ in a similar way.
Name 2 types of religious sects during Jesus' time.
Pharisees and Sadducees.
What is Paschal Mystery?
Jesus' Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension
Describe the Pharisees (2 elements)
- Stric observance of the Law
- Believe in immortality of the soul + resurrection of the body
COVENANT
A sacred permanent bond between God and his people.
This Gospel writer was well educated, a physician and a missionary companion of St. Paul.
St.Luke
Jesus was a teacher. In Hebrew it is called a...
RABBI
What did Jesus say to John from His cross?
"Behold, this is your mother."
Mary is sometimes called ....
The Queen of Heaven
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Belief that Mary was saved from Original Sin in the womb.
This Gospel is divided in 2 parts. Name them.
Book of Signs and Book of Glory.
What happened at the last Supper?
Jesus showed He is the Bread of Life, sharing the Bread and Wine with His Apostles during Passover.
What does the torn veil in the Temple symbolize? (2)
End of Old Testament worship + end of the division between men and God.
Pharisees: describe (2)
- strict observance of the law
- believed in immortality of the soul
TRANSFIGURATION
Jesus up a mountain with 3 Apostles (Peter, James and John) to see Him transformed in radiant divine glory.
Which Gospel reveals the deeper truths of Christ's life?
St. John
Name 4 types of Miracles
Supernatural, healing, nature, supply
Name 2 things that are significant for us about the Resurrection
- Proves Jesus' Divinity
- Foreshadows what will happen to us (resurrection of the body).
Who is Paraclete?
Holy Spirit