Apostles
Who did the Apostles replace Judas with?
Who is Matthias?
Give an example of St. Peter using his authority as pope from scripture.
-Council of Jerusalem
-Electing Matthias
-Speaking on behalf of the Apostles after Pentacost
-Christ commanding him to "feed my sheep"
What is a cathedral?
the chair or seat of a diocese. This is the bishop's church within the diocese.
Define the Magisterium.
What is the teaching body of the Church.
Who is St. Stephen and how was he martyred?
Where did Thomas evangelize following Christ's Ascension?
Where is India?
Who is St. Helen?
Constantine's mom. She found the true cross and holy stairs in the Holy Land.
What are the three ordained ministries in the hierarchy of the church?
What is Deacon, Priest, Bishop
Define the Deposit of Faith
What is... All of the teachings handed down from Christ, himself
What was Paul's money making occupation?
What is Tentmaker?
Where and how were Peter and Paul marytred?
What is Rome for both. Peter—crucified upside down, Paul—beheaded
This was debated at the council of Jerusalem.
What is... If Gentile converts to Christianity needed to obey the Mosaic Law, especially circumcision, to be fully accepted into the church
Name and define the two types of deacons
Transitional—one who will become a priest
Permanent—one who will always be a deacon. He can be married and have a job.
The meaning of the phrase, "ex cathedra" and what is meant by it in the Church.
"from the chair" it is how the pope speaks infallibly.
What is discussed at an ecumenical council and who can convene one?
Doctrinal Issues and the Pope
List 5 places that Paul visited on his missionary journeys.
Explain the relationship between Constantine and the Edict of Milan. Your answer must define the Edict of Milan.
What is Constantine was seeking to be the sole Roman Emperor, fighting battles throughout the Roman Empire to achieve this. Before the last battle, he saw a vision of the Chi-ro. He put the symbol on his shields and banners and went to fight under the intercession of this God. After the victory, he sought to pay tribute/gratitude to the God. This led to him creating the Edict of Milan which included religious tolerance for the Christians in the Roman Empire. This led to less persecutions.
Explain Apostolic Succession.
This is how bishops today can be traced back to the apostles by the laying on of hands in their ordinations. Ex. John ordained Polycarp, Polycarp ordianed Ignatius of Antioch...
These are the three interconnected pillars of Divine Revelation (the ways in which the Church teachers her children).
Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium
How is the Church still holy even though her members are sinners?
Christ established the Church and sanctifies her through his sacrifice. Christians participate in this through the sacraments and a life of holiness.
List 6 of the apostles and how they died.
Peter—crucifixion, John—old age, James Less—thrown from temple and clubbed, Bartholomew—skinned alive then beheaded, Thomas—speared, James Great—beheaded, Andrew—crucified, Philip—crucified or stoned, Matthew—sword, Simon the Zealot—sawed in half, Jude—clubbed, Matthias—stoned, beheaded, or crucified.
Name the 3 Great Persecutions in the Early Church
Nero, Decian Persecution, and Diocletian Persecution
Explain the process by which a pope is elected.
What is the conclave begins. Cardinals under the age of 80 are locked in the Sistine chapel to discuss and vote on the next pope. The votes are completely private. The cardinals vote 4 times a day until we have a majority. Once we have a 2/3rds majority, we have a pope. White smoke means we have a new pope.
The 4 conditions for papal infallibility
What is
1. Speaking ex cathedra
2. on faith/morals
3. for the universal church
4. Intention to define definitively/irrevocably
Explain Matthew 16—connecting it to the Papacy, Peter, authority, and current pope.
Rock—Petros—Peter
Al Habayit—keeper of the house, it's an office. Likewise, the papacy is an office filled by the popes after Peter as well.
Keys—connected to al habayit, keys to royal kingdom, keys to Kingdom of Heaven. Pope is entrusted with authority to bind things on earth and in heaven.