The Early Days
Because He wanted his listeners to understand his lessons about the Kingdom of God
Why did Jesus teach using parables?
Because he was African American.
Why did Augustine Tolton study to be a priest in Rome?
The first leaders of the Church.
Who were the Apostles?
The two symbols associated with the Holy Spirit.
What are wind and fire?
The assemby of believers that gather to celebrate the liturgy, especially the Eucharist.
What is the Church?
Because they asked that Jesus have pity on them, and he was moved by their faith
Why did Jesus cure the lepers?
At the Council of Jerusalem.
When/where did the early Church decide the Gentiles did not have to adhere to the usual Old Testament laws?
The feast being celebrated when the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles?
What is Pentecost?
There are seven of these received at Confirmation.
What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Three things the Holy Spirit gives us.
What are graces, gifts and charisms.
It teaches us that even when we are "lost" we are welcome
How does the story of the Lost Coin teach us about the Church?
She helped begin The Catholic Worker Newspaper and advocated for the poor.
Who was Dorothy Day?
The Pope is his successor.
Who is St. Peter?
He promised to send the Holy Spirit as an Advocate.
What did Jesus promise to do when he was gone?
Also known as a "particular" or "local" Church, under the leadership of the Bishop.
What is a diocese?
Through his preaching and ministry, death and Resurrection and by sending the Holy Spirit to guide the Apostles
How did Jesus establish the Church?
"Pray for me and Pope Benedict XVI"
What was Pope Francis' first request of the people after he was elected?
His conversion was a key event in the early Church's expansion.
Who was St. Paul?
What we gain when we use the Gifts the Holy Spirit gave us.
What are the Fruits of the Holy Spirit?
One of several types of letters written by the Pope.
What is apostolic exhortation?
He used these to describe what the Reign of God is like
What are parables?
The Bishop of Rome
What is the Pope's official title?
The definition of Apostle.
What is messenger, one who is sent out, or kind of ambassador?
How the Holy Spirit has kept the Church going throughout the years.
What is by sustaining, strengthening and sanctifying her?
The pattern of specific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions.
What is salvation history?