BEGINING
How did Abraham respond to God's call?
With faith and obedience
Why did God call Moses
To liberate Israel from slavery and persecution
Meaning of "Kahal" or Ecclesia
Assembly of those who are called together
What is the basic condition for Salvation
Obedience to the commandments
Sacraments
and word of God
-------- is not attained through our own merit, rather it is freely offered through the ---------
Salvation, Mercy of God
What does St Peter say about Divine Selection? (In Regards to choosing Israelites)
"But you are a chosen race , royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own"
What is the necessary element of Faith?
Conversion
Mar Thoma Christian were ------ in their faith and ------ in Liturgy and ------ in Culture
Catholic, Oriental, Indian
------------ is a response to God's Call.
------------ is an acceptable sacrifice to God.
Faith
Almgiving
What should be our attitude to the Holy spirit?
Submission and Obedience
Saul was a committed -------- educated under ---------
Pharisee, Gamaliel
St Paul teaches us that "------- is the head of the body that is the Church and we are ----------
Christ, Members
How does Jesus ensures his constant presence in the Church?
1) WOG
2)The sacraments
3)Fellowship in the Church
What Sacraments allows inseparable union between Christ and Christians?
Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist
---------is the Head of the Church .
Jesus is born in the ------------ tribe of Judah
Christ
Kingly
What are the Corporal works of Mercy?
Feed the hungry, Give drink to the thirsty, Clothe the naked, Shelter the homeless, visit the sick and the imprisoned, bury the dead
What does John the Baptist say about sharing
" Whoever has two tunics should share with the person who has none. Whoever has food should do likewise"
What was the motive of sharing in early Church?
The hope of resurrection
Sharing is the fundamental nature of the Church. Give examples (important figures)
St Damien: died for lepers
St Vince de Paul: Dedicated life for the poor and the abandoned
St Mother Theresa: Model of Charity
Which is the Parable of Sharing?
How much of food did they have?
What was left over?
Multiplication of Bread
Five loaves and two fish
twelve wicker baskets full
What was the Covenant between God and Abraham?
"To be your God and I will give you and your descendants after you the land of Canan as a permanent possession and I will be their God"
What are the Basic Qualities of Faith (5 sentences)
1)Man's response to God
2)Total acceptance of what is revealed
3)Man's total obedience and surrender
4)Awareness that God enables and strengthen us in faith
5)Awareness that Faith is mans response to God and is a free gift
Explain
"Holy Qurbana: The noblest of all worships"
-It is offered by Jesus Christ, in association with the Church and we participate in the life, suffering, death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Explain
1)Nasrani
2)Malabar Church
3)Syro
1)Followers of Jesus of Nazareth
2)Dwelt in the malabar coast of SW India
3) Liturgical celebration in Syriac Language
What are the two Priesthood?
What are the primary functions of a Priest?
1)Royal priesthood and Ministerial priesthood
2)-Offer sacrifice, gifts and incense to the Lord
-Pray and be the mediator
-Witness of God's holiness