The Living Church
Holy theologians of Christian teaching throughout history
doctors of the church (including St. Theresa of Lisieux)
teachings of Jesus passed along to his followers not always included in the Bible
Tradition
The descent of the Holy Spirit took place here
Pentecost
The Word of God is also called:
Scripture or Divine Revelation
What does the word 'catholic' mean?
Universal
What Christians and Catholics believe can be found in statements of faith called?
Creeds
Communication to humanity from God _________
revelation
Teachings of Jesus passed along to his followers not always included in the Bible _________
deposit of faith
Jews believe this part of the Bible to be the word of God only
The Old Testament
Name a pope that you know.
Leo XIV, Francis, Benedict XVI, John Paul II
Christian writers of the early centuries of the Church, who were taught by the Apostles
fathers of the church
The Greek name for assembly, used to describe the Church
Ekklesia
the grace needed for salvation, given to us by Jesus Christ
Deposit of grace
God's revelation begins with _____, and ends with _____.
Adam and Eve in the Book of Genesis, and St. John in the Book of Revelation.
A letter written by the Pope to the entire universal Church
Encyclical
The Church began with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at
Pentecost
Greek word for church, or assembly
Ekklesia
A creed that expanded from the Apostles’ Creed _________
Nicene Creed
The Word becomes flesh when _____ is born
Jesus Christ
The statements of faith that are believed and taught by the universal Church without error
Sensus fidei
The continued growth over time of a teaching of the faith is called?
Development of doctrine
The part of the Bible which previews the Church _________
Old Testament
What is the symbol of the Pope's authority (hint: there is a picture of this in Mr Hoyack's classroom)
Keys
The four gospels are called
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
What is the entire body of truth believed and passed on by the universal church?
Sensus fidelium