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_______ is the assembly of the chosen people of God, gathered together by God Himself for the completion of his salvific work.
The Church
Who became the father of the 12 tribes of Israel?
A. Joseph
B. Abraham
C. Issac
D. Jacob
D. Jacob
How did Abraham respond to God's call?
Through faith and obedience Abraham responded to God's Call
Why did God call Moses?
God called Moses to liberate the people of Israel from slavery and persecution under the Egyptian authorities.
How are salvation and the sacraments related?
By offering us forgiveness of sins and divine life, the sacraments lead us to the experience of salvation, by the power of the holy spirit.
The blood of the lamb on the door parts of Egypt during Israel's liberation from slavery became a sign of _____
Salvation
Who is the first Martyr?
A. St. Peter
B. St. Paul
C. St. Stephen
D. St. John
C. Stephen
Why did God liberate Israel from their slavery?
God Called Israel out from slavery to make them a people who would offer him worship and priestly service.
How did Jesus establish the new covenant?
Jesus established a new covenant of love by giving the transformed bread and wine as his own body and blood at the Last Supper.
How does the holy spirit build up the church?
The Church is the edifice built on Jesus Christ by the holy spirit. The spirit builds it up by bestowing on it various gifts and fruits for its growth and fulfillment.
The meaning of the Greek word "Metanoia" means ______
Return
Who is the forerunner of Jesus?
A. Joseph
B. Mother Mary
C. John the Baptist
D. St. Peter
C. John the baptist
What is the experience of salvation?
The experience of salvation consists in being God's people and being united to him.
What should we do that we may be led by the spirit?
We should live according to the prompting of the holy spirit. We receive such promptings through the commandments of God, the laws of the church, and the directions of our superiors.
Explain the community dimension of the Christian faith
_______ is the fundamental nature of the church which is the body of Christ.
Sharing
God gave his people many prophets, Who among the following options is a prophet?
A. St. Paul
B. Amos
C. Bartholomew
D. Simon The Zealot
B. Amos
What does the word "Kahal" or " Ecclesia" mean?
The assembly of those who are called together
The holy Qurbana is the highest form of worship the church can offer to God. It is offered by Jesus Christ, the head, in association with the church, his body, to the eternal father. At the same time, it is also a worship offered by the church, the body of Christ, in union with Jesus Christ.
How do lay people fulfill their prophetic mission?
The lay persons are called to fulfill their prophetic function in the church by strengthening themselves through the reception of the sacraments, by leading a life of faith, and by proclaiming the gospel through their words and lives. Family life has a central place in the prophetic function of the laity.
______ was the disciple who was martyred and chose to die by being crucified upside down because he did not deserve to die like Jesus
St. Peter
Which apostle did not die as a Martyr?
A. St. John
B. St Matthew
C. St. Peter
D. St. Andrew
A. St. John
What is Faith?
Faith is Man's response to the call of God, who reveals himself.
How does the Holy Eucharist unite us to Jesus and to one another?
We become one with him by participating in his body and blood in the Eucharist. At the same time, we become united with one another by partaking of the one bread and the one cup.
How does Jesus continue his constant presence in the church?
Jesus ensures his constant presence in the church through the word of god, the sacraments, and fellowship in the church. He leads us through this word and nourishes us day after day through the holy Eucharist.