Chapter 9
This Indian Christian community, known for its inheritance of St. Thomas's missionary zeal, has significantly contributed to spreading Christianity in India. Many missionaries from this community are actively engaged in missionary work across the country. What is the name of this community recognized for its missionary spirit, with dioceses not only in India but also in various countries abroad?
Syro Malabar
According to the biblical promise to the descendants of Abraham, which land, symbolizing the kingdom of God, was promised to them by God, and was eventually reached by the Israelites after enduring a long and arduous journey through the desert?
Canaan
What concept within the Catholic Church emphasizes the unity of its members living out their Christian life under the authority of the Pope, despite the diversity in liturgy, theology, spirituality, and discipline among the individual churches?
communion or fellowship
What event empowered the apostles to fearlessly proclaim Jesus' death and resurrection, leading to the growth and spread of the early Church, despite facing persecution and imprisonment?
Pentecost
According to Christian doctrine, what is the belief regarding the possibility of conversion after death, and what are the three possible states individuals enter into after death
heaven, hell, purgatory
According to Christian belief, what is essential for maintaining fellowship among believers in the Church?
apostleship
What fundamental mission is every Christian called to participate in, regardless of their state in life, which involves bearing witness to Christ through their words and actions, and is particularly emphasized for those in religious life and the priesthood?
proclaiming Christ and bearing witness to Him through living a life in accordance with Gospel values
What is the fundamental belief of every Christian regarding Jesus Christ, which entails his glorious return to judge the living and the dead
Second Coming of Jesus
What term, derived from the Greek word "Koinonia," describes the distinguishing characteristic of early Christians who actively participated in preaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, prayers, and gladly shared what they had with others?
fellowship
What are the three ways in which the Church fulfills its mission of proclaiming Christ and leading all people to salvation, as outlined in its duty to evangelize and strengthen the faith of believers?
Described as a state of union with Jesus Christ, the ultimate realization of which is heaven, where believers will enjoy the beatific vision of seeing God face to face and living in eternal union with Him. What is this state of complete spiritual fulfillment and union with Christ, as described in Christian belief?
Beatific Vision
According to Christian belief, what unites the members of the Church in one body with Jesus and with each other?
participation in the sacraments
This Jesuit priest, filled with zeal for Christ, arrived in India as the Papal Nuncio for India and eastern countries in 1542. He proclaimed the Gospel fervently and baptized many on the western coast of India before his death on Sancian Island in 1552. Who is this missionary figure known for his missionary work in India?
St. Francis Xavier
According to Christian doctrine, what are the two types of judgments that occur after death?
individual judgment and final judgment
Which connects the Syro-Malabar Church and the Chaldean Church to the Catholic Church?
Mar Thoma tradition