Vocab
Martyr
Someone who is killed for being a Christian
The first Pope
Saint Peter
Put these 3 events in order:
Pentecost, Resurrection, Sending of the Apostles
1. Resurrection
2. Pentecost
3. Sending of the Apostles
What is the main difference between a Christian and a pagan?
Christians worship the one, true God while a pagan worships many gods.
What was the theme of your 8th Grade Retreat?
Made for Greatness
Evangelist
One of the four Gospel writers
The first ever martyr
*How did he die?*
Saint Stephen
Stoned to death.
What did the Lord say to Saint Paul on the Road to Damascus?
"Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?"
Burned at the stake
What was a misconception that the Romans had of the early Christians?
That they ate children/ people (cannibalism)
They were a secret and exclusive group
A time of relative peace without internal or external conflict. Jesus was born during this time.
Say the Latin and English term
Pax Romana
Peace of Rome
Why was Paul beheaded instead of burned at the stake like other Christians?
He was a Roman citizen.
How many years did Saint Paul study the Christian faith before going out to preach?
12 years
What are the four main parts of Saint Paul's letters?
Greeting
Thanksgiving
Exhortation
Farewell
Saint James
Liturgy
The public worship of the Church.
How we share in the Paschal Mystery of Christ.
Who was the Emperor that blamed Christians for burning down Rome?
Emperor Nero
What year marked the completion of all the New Testament writings?
AD 99
How were Christians different than the Romans around them?
Some options:
-Did not go to the public games/ circus
-Cared for orphans and those with disabilities
-Forgiving enemies
-No fear of death
What was the virtue of the month last month (Hint: It was on my back board)
Hope
Doctrine
An official teaching of the Church about faith or morals that all believers must assent to.
What was Saint Paul's profession before his conversion?
Whose death was he responsible for?
A Pharisee.
Saint Stephen's death.
At the Council of Jerusalem, what issue were the Christian leaders discussing? What was their decision?
The need for circumcision (no)
Name a reason why Christians were willing to keep practicing their faith despite the risk of death
Some options:
-Hope of eternal life/ no fear of death
-They had a personal encounter with Jesus
What was the quote by Scottie Scheffler that Dr. Carreira shared in his talk?
"My identity is secure in the cross of Jesus Christ."