The Church
The Church (with a capital C) refers to what?
The community of believers, the Body of Christ.
What does evangelization mean?
To spread the message of Christ
How many themes of Catholic Social Teaching are there?
7
What is dialogue?
Two-sided communication that is open and respectful.
Who was the first martyr?
Stephen
The event when the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles.
Pentecost
What is the Church's mission?
To evangelize, serve, and bring people to God.
What is Catholic Social Teaching?
The Church's social doctrine (beliefs) that are guided by the truth of Divine Revelation.
What unites all Christians?
Faith in Jesus and the mission He gives us!
Who is a Christian?
Anyone who follows Christ!
Pentecost is important because it marks the beginning of what?
The Church and the mission
What is the Great Commission?
Jesus' instructions after His resurrection to His disciples (and us) to "go make disciples of all nations..."
What is dignity?
Every human's value and worth, given by God.
What are some things that most religions have in common? (Name 3)
Morals, values, prayer/worship, afterlife, belief in a higher power, wanting the good of humanity.
When do we have to respect human dignity?
From conception until natural death
What does fire represent in the Old Testament?
What does it mean to be a disciple?
Someone who learns from, follows, and imitates Jesus.
What is solidarity?
Taking care of all people as we are all one human family.
What are 3 challenges to Christian Unity?
Doctrine (beliefs), cultural differences, worship styles, misunderstanding, historical divisions
What is one similarity between being an engaged citizen and a member of the Church?
The stories of the beginning of the mission are in what book?
The Acts of the Apostles
What are 3 ways you can be a disciple in your own life?
Examples: Get to know Jesus through prayer and reading the Bible. Serve and love others as Christ would. Talk openly about your faith with your friends. Be part of the Church community and participate.
How are charity and justice connected?
We need to practice both in order to love others and create a better world for everyone to live in.
What are 2 things you can do to participate in/promote interfaith dialogue or Christian unity?
In what book and chapter is the Great Commission found?
Matthew 28