Early Church
What event marks the beginning of the Church when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles?
Pentecost
Who is the founder of Christianity and the Son of God?
Jesus Christ
In what empire did Christianity first develop and spread?
The Roman Empire
What title is given to the Bishop of Rome?
Pope
What is the Good News of Jesus Christ called?
The Gospel
What was the name of the first Christian community in Jerusalem?
The early Christian Church
How many Apostles did Jesus choose?
Twelve
What was the Roman policy toward many early Christians who refused to worship Roman gods?
They were persecuted.
Who was the first pope?
What is the belief that God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit called?
The Trinity
What does the word apostle mean?
One who is sent
Which Apostle is traditionally considered the first pope?
Saint Peter
What Roman emperor issued the Edict of Milan, which granted Christians religious toleration?
Constantine
What is a bishop's primary responsibility in the Church?
To teach, govern, and sanctify the faithful in his diocese
What is the collection of sacred writings used by the Church called?
The Bible / Sacred Scripture
What important meeting of Church leaders took place around A.D. 49 to discuss whether Gentile converts had to follow Jewish laws?
The Council of Jerusalem
Which Apostle was originally named Saul and became one of Christianity's greatest missionaries?
Saint Paul
What major event involving Constantine helped Christianity become accepted throughout the Roman Empire?
Constantine legalized Christianity after the Edict of Milan.
What group of early Christian leaders helped preserve and explain the teachings of the Apostles?
The Church Fathers
What term describes false teachings that contradict the essential truths of Christianity?
Heresy
What was the main mission given by Jesus to his Apostles?
To preach the Gospel and make disciples of all nations
What event is the central belief of Christianity in which Jesus rose from the dead?
The Resurrection
What Roman emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Theodosius I
Which early Christian leader became known for defending the faith against heresies and wrote extensively about Christianity?
What council formally defended the teaching that Jesus Christ is truly God and truly human?
The Council of Nicaea