Catholic Faith Words
One who learns from and follows the example of a teacher
Disciple
Means, "I believe"- a statement of the Church's beliefs. Goes back to the Apostles
Apostles' Creed
What allows us to choose how we respond to Jesus- (Right and Just, or not)?
Free Will
I was the first person to whom Jesus appeared after the Resurrection
Mary Magdalene
life forever with God for all who die in his friendship
eternal life
The twelve men Jesus chose to be his closest followers and share in his work and mission in a special way
Apostles
How are we given life and are united by the same Holy Spirit. We become one Body of Christ - the Church
Eucharist
God's free and loving gift of his own life and help
Grace
True or False: Peter, James and Bartholemew were Jesus' closest friends
False (Peter, James and John)
a sincere change of mind, heart, and desire to turn away from sin and evil and turn towards God
conversion
The event of the Risen Christ being taken up into heaven 40 days after his resurrection
Ascension
Double Jeopardy: True or False: The Church has diverse people from many different cultures with a variety of gifts. This diversity makes our customs and experiences richer and deeper.
True
When we are_________________, we are motivated by the Holy Spirit to see what is sinful in our lives and to turn away from the things, people, and actions that keep us from God
justified
She was busy doing housework while her sister sat at Jesus' feet
Martha
A Mark of the Church. The Church's teaching authority comes from the Apostles and is handed down through the bishops
Apostolic
The forgiveness of sins and the return of the goodness for which humans were first created
justification
What does the word "Catholic" mean?
universal
I Am the Good _________________, and I know mine, and mine know me.
Shepherd
First martyr
Stephen
A Mark of the Church that through the Holy Spirit, unites all members through faith and Baptism
One
To act in accordance with God's will, being in his friendship, free from guilt or sin
righteous
In A.D.1054, the Eastern Church split from the Western (Roman) Church. This is called?
The Great Schism
I am __________________, whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.
the bread of life
Double Jeopardy: a businesswoman, dealer of purple cloth, in Philippi
Lydia
An organized effort to bring Christians together in cooperation as they look forward in hope to the restoration of the unity of the Christian Church
ecumenism