The Councils
Which of the following is not one of the 4 characteristics of the Early Church?
A) Apostles' doctrine
B) Confession
C) Breaking of bread
D) Prayers
E) Fellowship
B) Confession
Lesson 1
Apostles' doctrine: Teaching given to us from Apostles, and recorded in Holy Scripture
Fellowship: Gathering together of the faithful who believe in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Highest form during Liturgy
Breaking of bread: Holy Qurbana
What is the Holy Trinity?
The Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit
Who baptized Jesus Christ and where was he baptized?
John the Baptist in the River Jordan
What are the Gospels?
St. Mathew
St. Mark
St. Luke
St. John
What is the day thee Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles?
Pentecost
The origins of the Church were visible from
the day of Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit
descended upon the Twelve Apostles in the Upper
Room.
Which of the following was the first council?
A) Council of Niceae
B) Council of Constantinople
C) Council of Ephesus
D) Council of Jerusalem
E) Council of Chalcedon
D) Council of Jerusalem
Arose a problem of the conversion of believing Gentiles, and if they must be circumcised, as Jewish custom dictates in order to be saved.
Core issue was to address the relationship between the Old Testament Law and Christianity
This council set the precedence for how the Church should solve major disputes
What does Abba mean?
A) Altar
B) Son
C) Spirit
D) Father
E) Prayer
D) Father
How did the Holy Spirit come upon the disciples on the Day of Pentecost?
A) Jesus gifted to the disciples
B) Tongues of Fire
C) Bread and wine of Jesus
D) Prayer
B) Tongues of Fire
What are the books that are recognized by the church called?
A) Canonical books
B) Liturgy
C) Word of God
D) Epistles
A) Canonical books
True or False
The Church is a courtroom, for souls.
False
“The Church is a hospital, and not a courtroom, for souls. She does not condemn on behalf of sins, butgrants remission of sins.”
What is the Symbol of Faith?
Nicene-Constantinople Creed
We remember in the fifth thubden of the Holy Qurbana, that we proclaim those three sacred, holy ecumenical councils of Nicaea, Constantinople and Ephesus. The affirmations from these three councils, we received the creed.
What is the Blessing of the Censor and what does the Censor represent?
The Blessing of the Censor is done before the recitation of the Nicene Creed, confesses the divinity and holiness of each Person in the Trinity.
Priest takes one chain representing the Father, 2 chains representing the son (for He is both human and divine) and last chain represents the Holy Spirit.
Priest holds these chains and proclaims the holiness of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Blessing of the Censor is an acknowledgment of faith in the Trinity
What are the 7 sacraments?
Holy Baptism
Holy Chrismation
Holy Matrimony
Holy Eucharist
Holy Unction (annointing of sick)
Holy Confession
Holy Orders/Ordination
How many books are in the New Testament?
A)25
B)26
C)27
D)28
C) 27
How is mankind unique from all other of God's creations?
He made them unique from His other creations. We are made in the image and likeness of God.
An inherent part of being made in God’s image is the gift of free will - the freedom to make our own choices.
Which council was formed to discuss the heresy that the Holy Spirit was created, and so was lesser than God the Father and God the Son?
A) Council of Nicaea
B) Council of Constantinople
C) Council of Ephesus
D) Council of Chalcedon
E) Council of Jerusalem
B) Council of Constantinople
What is partialism?
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit together are components of the one God. That each of the persons of the trinity is only part God, and only becoming fully God when they are together.
Which of the following does the Creed account for?
A) Father, Son and Holy Spirit
B) Life, death and resserection
C) Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resserection and Ascension of Christ
D) Communion, sin, confection, healing
C)Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resserection and Ascension of Christ
What are the Books of the Law?
What is the meaning of Ekklesia?
Linguistically, the origin of the word
‘Church’ is from the Greek word ‘Ekklesia’,
meaning an assembly of people who are
“called out” from the world for a purpose.
Who started the teaching that Jesus Christ was a created being and not God from the beginning?
A) Arius
B) Macedonius
C) Nestorius
D) Athanasius
E) Constantine
A) Arius
Name 3 examples of God's mercy in the Old Testament
Creation
His reaction to the Fall of Man
Cain's life was spared after he mercilessly killed his brother
Lot's family escaped to Sodom Gomorrah
Salvation of God's people from Egyp
His forgiveness of Nineveh in the time of Jonah
What is the Rock of Faith that Peter confessed?
Christ
He is the True Rock, which cannot be overcome by sin, death, or corruption. He is the rock of the church and foundation of our lives.
What is the New Testament comprised of?
Gospels
Acts of the Apostles
Pauline Epistles
Catholic (General Epistles)
Revelation
Which of the following are the three frequently used images of the Church in liturgical texts and hymnology?
A) The baptism, the cruxifixction, the resurrection,
B) The Father, The Son and Holy Spirit
C) The Body of Christ, Living Temple, and Bride of Christ.
D) The Apostles, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit
C) the Body of Christ, Living Temple, and Bride of Christ.