Covenant & Scripture
The covenant in which God promises to never flood the earth again to punish all humankind.
What is the covenant with Noah?
Which event marks the beginning of Jesus' public life?
His Baptism by John the Baptist
What do we call a story meant to show a religious truth or teaching in a different way?
A parable
What is the event called where Gabriel visits Mary to announce that she would bear God's Son?
The Annunciation
What word refers to the mystery of God becoming man and the union of Jesus' divine and human natures?
The Incarnation
In the Old Testament, being unfaithful to the Law is the same as being unfaithful to what?
The Covenant
Give 5 of the titles used for Jesus in the Bible.
Son of God, Christ, Lord, Messiah, Emmanuel
Name one parable told by Jesus and explain how Jesus lives out the teaching from that parable.
-Prodigal Son, Mustard Seed, Good Samaritan, etc.
-Some ways Jesus lives out His parables are by treating everyone He meets with the same kindness, forgiving others, and serving those around Him.
What is the Immaculate Conception?
Mary's own conception without Original Sin
What is the difference between a disciple and an Apostle?
Disciples refer to anyone who follows Jesus; Apostles are the 12 men that Jesus picks to be in His inner circle.
What is the title given to the 4 authors of the Gospels?
Evangelist
List 3 elements of Jesus' public mission? (What did He do to proclaim the Kingdom of God?)
Told parables, performed miracles, gathered disciples
Name one category of miracles Jesus performed and give an example.
- Healing the blind
- Driving demons out of people
- Raising Lazarus from the dead
-Walking on water
The bishops of the Church are the direct successors of who?
The Apostles
Where was the Eucharistic Miracle that we learned about?
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Why do we need 4 accounts of Jesus' life instead of just one?
The 4 Gospels are written for different audiences and focus on different parts of Jesus' ministry.
After His Baptism, what did Jesus do to prepare for His mission?
Fasted and prayed in the desert for 40 days.
What are the 4 categories of Jesus' miracles?
Physical healings, exorcisms, bringing people back from the dead, and nature miracles.
What is the Greek word that means "Mother of God"?
Theotokos
What is the Paschal Mystery?
The saving of humanity through Christ's Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
What is the name of the Genesis verse where God first promises to send a Savior to free humanity?
The Protoevangelium
The relationship between Jesus and His disciples shows us what? (3 things)
Our relationship with others is also important, we are called to be part of Jesus' mission, and it is important to be part of a community committed to continuing Jesus' mission together.
What do Jesus' miracles show about Him? (2 things)
He has power over all Creation and being in the Kingdom of God rescues us from sin and suffering.
What is the name of the kid from Home Alone?
Kevin McAllister
What is my favorite Christmas movie?
Polar Express