The Church
Catholic Belief
Important People
Vocabulary #1
Vocabulary #2
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What is the Church's mission?
To spread the word of the lord.
100
Name three ways Christianity became divided.
Disputes about rituals, Differences in belief, political and military conflict, personal power struggles, misunderstandings
100
What were the followers of Francis known as?
Franciscans
100
Non-Jews
Gentiles
100
Ascension Thursday is what?
Forty days after Easter Sunday when Jesus ascended into heaven.
200
Give an example of a Parish
St. Marys church
200
Where is Catholicism growing the fastest?
Poorer regions (Africa, South America, Central America, India)
200
What was it called when Pope John XXIII reformed the Church?
The Second Vatican Council
200
The bishop of Rome, successor of Saint Peter, first among the apostles, leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Pope
200
What is the Assumption?
At the end of her life on Earth, Mary was united with God without going through the corruption of death. Mary was assumed (taken up to heaven) by God.
300
How was the Church imagined before Vatican II?
A hierarchy
300
Name the three different states of life and give an example of each. **DOUBLE POINTS**
Laypeople or laity- most catholics, the Religious- consecrated to religiogious life by vows, the Ordained clergy- priests,deacons, and bishops
300
Who was Clare inspired by and what were her followers called?
Clare was inspired by Francis, and they are called The Poor Clares
300
What is the Pentecost?
The coming of the Holy Spirit, known as the birthday of the Church.
300
What is Liturgical Assembly?
A group of Christians gathered for liturgy.
400
At what four levels does the Church exist?
Liturgical Assembly, Parish, Diocese, Worldwide Church
400
What are the three main groups of Christians?
Catholics, Orthodox Christians, Protestant Christians
400
What two things did Elizabeth Ann Seton do once she converted to Catholicism?
She began communities to run schools and orphanages.
400
What are Catechumens?
Adults waiting to be baptised through a long process of initiation to the Church.
400
Communion of Saints
A special bond that holds all saints together. The bond is God's love of life itself.
500
Describe the meaning of the images of the Church as People of God, Body of Christ, and Temple of the Holy Spirit
People of God- chosen people but not perfect people, Body of Christ- we are all one body spiritually, Temple of the Holy Spirit- not a building called the church, but a people called the Chruch
500
What is the Catholic teaching about how humankind will be saved? Can non-Catholics be saved? **DOUBLE POINTS**
Humankind will be saved throught the church of Jesus Christ. Yes, non-Catholics can be saved.
500
Followers of Ignatius of Loyola became known as
The Society of Jesus
500
What is Ecumenism?
A mutal understanding and respect between Catholics, Protestants, and Orthodox Christians.
500
What was Second Vatican Council?
When every aspect of Church life was renewed in the 1960s.
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