Vocab
The anointed one
What is the Messiah?
When Jesus returns for the Last Judgement.
What is the Second Coming?
When Jesus rises from the dead at Easter
What is the Resurrection?
What is the Kingdom of God?
It is both heaven and earth and is living in harmony with God and our neighbor.
What is a story that shows us that Jesus is God?
(See your worksheet on Jesus' divinity)
A special sign of the power and presence of God.
What is a miracle?
When the Second Person of the Holy Trinity became human.
What is the Incarnation?
Told Joseph not to divorce Mary because she is the Mother of God.
Who is the Angel of the Lord?
Love God and Love your neighbor.
Why are there 2 versions of the Nativity Story?
Because they teach different aspects of the story of Jesus' birth. Matthew teaches us both that Jesus is King and that he is sent to all people, not just the Jews. Luke teaches us about Jesus' humility.
The suffering and death of Christ
What is the Passion.
When Jesus goes up to heaven, taking his body with him.
What is the Ascension?
They visited Jesus after he was born, showing that he is the Messiah for ALL people, not just the Jewish people.
Who are the Magi?
What are the Corporal Works of Mercy, generally? Give one example.
Taking care of the physical needs of others.
(Various examples, check your notes)
What is one difference between the nativity story in Matthew and the story in Luke?
(see your worksheet)
The Jewish holiday that celebrates the Exodus from Egypt.
What is Passover
When Jesus tells his disciples to share the Good News with the whole world!
When Jesus cures people, he often tells them that it is by their___________ that they have been healed
What is faith?
What are the Spiritual works of Mercy, generally? Give one example.
Taking care of the spiritual needs of others.
Various examples (Check your notes)
What is one lesson we learn from one of the parables or miracles?
Various
How the Passion, death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus saves us from sin & death.
What is the Paschal Mystery?
When Jesus' divinity is shown to his followers. He shone like the sun.
What is the Transfiguration?
Who is the first person to see and speak to Jesus after his Resurrection?
Who is Mary Magdalene or Mary of Magdala?
(Just "Mary" is not correct)
What are the 3 similarities between the celebration of Passover and the celebration of Easter?
The Jews celebrate NEW LIFE away from the Egyptians, and Christians celebrate NEW LIFE in Christ. The Jews celebrate FREEDOM from slavery in Egypt, Christians celebrate FREEDOM from sin. The Jews celebrate going to the PROMISED LAND of Canaan, Christians celebrate going to the PROMISED LAND of heaven.
Relate one of the lessons from the parables or miracles to your life.
Various