Five Good Emperors
What is Hadrian's Rescript?
Christians should only be prosecuted for breaking the law and not just for being Christian, if there were false accusations against Christians the accuser would be punished
What sacrament gets rid of original sin?
Baptism
What are the 4 marks of the Church?
One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic
Great, holy leaders who have come forward to lead the Church, explain the Faith, and meet the unique challenges posed by different heresies
Church Fathers
What did Christians refer to the Faith as?
"The Way"
What was Trajan's Rescript?
Christians had to chose between death or apostasy
What does the latin word sacramentum mean?
“Sign of the sacred”
Who converted to Christianity and changed his name?
Paul/Saul
a successor of the Apostles who has received the fullness of Christ’s priesthood
Bishop
Why is the Council of Trent important?
It affirmed the 7 sacraments
Who was known as the Philosopher king?
Marcus Aurelius
What are the three types of sacraments?
Service, Healing, Initiation
What were the apostles granted during Pentecost?
Gift of tounges
Literally “the instructed.” Those adults seek admission to the Church after having met for a long time for instruction before being baptized.
Catechumens
Who was the first Pope?
Saint Peter
Whose rule was marked by peace and allowed Christians to grow in number
Antonius Pius
Name the seven sacraments
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Anointing of the sick, Penance/reconciliation, Holy orders, matrimony
Who tried to kill the infant Jesus?
Herod
an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
Edict
Who wrote letters and personally knew some of the apostles?
St. Ignatius of Antioch
What is the order of the 5 Good Emperors?
Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pilus, Marcus Aurelius
Who is the typical minister of Confirmation?
bishop
Where was early mass celebrated?
Homes and catacombs
A person who denies the Faith altogether
Apostate
Who falsely accused the Christians of starting the great fire of Rome?
Nero