Vocabulary
What is an apologist?
One who defends or explains Christianity
What category is the sacrament of baptism in?
Initiation
Were the 5 Good Emperors actually good for the Christians?
Who instituted the seven sacraments?
Jesus
What did Christians refer to their faith as in the early Church?
“The Way”
What word refers to “an official order or proclamation issued by one in authority?”
Edict
What is a catechumen?
Adults who want to become members of the Church
What did Hadrian promote?
Worship of many Gods
Who wanted to kill the infant Jesus?
Herod
Who was the first Martyr in the Church?
St Stephen
What does the word council mean?
An authorized gathering of bishops guided by the Holy Spirit to discuss Ecclesiastical matters
What is the definition of matter?
A be a visible sign of God's grace; a physical material or sign
Christians had to choose death or apostasy, told Officials not to hunt Christians but didn’t fully protect them. Which rescript is this?
Trajan’s Rescript
What are the four marks of the Church?
One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
What was the Didache?
A text that defined the Church’s teachings
What is an anathema?
A ban solemnly pronounced by Church authority and accompanied by excommunication
What did the council of Trent declare?
That there can never be more than 7 sacraments that God gave to us
Who ruled during a time of peace and stability in the Roman Empire?
Marcus Aurelius
Where was early Mass celebrated?
In houses and catacombs
Who was known as the “Father of Latin Christianity?"
Tertullian
Who are presbyters?
Church elders; comes from the Greek word presbyteros (priest)
Why is proper disposition important?
Because you also have to be in the proper spiritual condition to receive the sacraments
There was no empire-wide persecution during whose reign?
Antoninus Pius
What were the holy days in the early Church?
Wednesday and Friday
What is the name of the branch of theology that aims to defend and explain the Christian Faith?
Apologetics