chapter 6
why did Jesus get baptized even though he was free of sin?
symbolized him starting his mission
which apostle betrayed Jesus?
how many sacraments are there?
7
how many apostles were there?
12 apostles
define the term disciple.
a follower of a special teacher (learner)
What does venial sin do to our relationship with God?
It is like a little boo boo and weaken our relationship with God.
what is a witness?
someone who's life gives testimony to his or her beliefs
what does RCIA stand for?
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
who was the successor of the apostles?
popes, and the bishops of the catholic church
define the term mortal
deadly and you had full knowledge of what you were doing, but did it anyway.
what does mortal sin do to our relationship with God?
it completely breaks our relationship with God
why did Jesus choose apostles?
to accompany him on his mission.
what is one gift you recieve through baptism?
you are forgiven by all sin; receive the holy spirit and his gifts; share the priesthood of Christ; receive the virtues of faith hop and love
who was the first and best disciple? explain
Mary; she was a follower of Jesus from the beginning and her obedient faith made her open to God's will.
epiphany - a revelation (something being shown) or a manifestation (sudden awakening) of God.
List the three roles of Jesus.
prophet: hears God's word and proclaims it
priest: represents people and offers sacrifice to God
king: a man who rules in God's name
What is the symbolism of the 12 apostles
they symbolize the 12 tribes of Israel and what they do.
what are the sacraments of initation?
baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist. In christian initiation people are reborn in baptism, strengthened in confirmation, and nourished by the Eucharist.
what was John's symbol?
an eagle
what does mystagogy mean?
a time to learn more about Jesus' faith and how to live it.
what was Jesus' mission?
to proclaim and make present the reign of God
what did Jesus demand of his disciples?
Jesus said, " Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." Matthew 16:24
why are the sacraments of initiation important?
they make a person a member of the church and empower him or her to carry out the mission of Christ in the world
which apostle would not believe Jesus had truly risen unless he could touch his wounds?
Thomas
what is chrism?