Threefold Office
The HIERARCHY of the Church includes the Pope, ______________, and priests who lead and govern the church.
Bishops
What was Saint Paul called before his conversion?
Saul
How was Saint Stephen killed?
He was stoned to death
What is the Greek translation of the Latin word square?
*Either in Greek or English
Pater Noster, Our Father
You are the rock upon which I will build my church
The role of Christ in the Threefold office is the _____________, the ______________, and the _____________.
Way, Truth, Life
Who was Paul persecuting before his conversion?
Christians
Why was Saint Stephen brought in front of the Sanhedrin?
There were rumors being spread that he was speaking blasphemy against Moses & God.
Why was there a need for a secret code for Christians at this time?
Christianity was illegal
When and where was Pax Romana?
A) Eastern Empire, 170 AD
B) Roman Empire, 180 AD
C) Western Empire, 200 BC
B
When did Jesus establish the Sacraments?
During his earthly life
How long was Paul blind?
Three days
What was ONE of the Biblical stories mentioned in Saint Stephen's speech?
Accept any of the following:
Abraham, Joseph being sold to slavery, Moses leading the Israelites, Moses and the Burning Bush
What book of the Bible mentions God as the "Alpha & Omega"
Revelation
The Council of Jerusalem put what new law into practice?
Circumcision
______________ are the essential teachings of the Church.
Doctrine
Who gave Sail permission to persecute the Christians?
The High Priests
What did Stephen shout as he was being stoned to death?
*You may paraphrase
"Lord Jesus receive my spirit... Lord do not hold their sins against them"
Fill in the blanks:
"I am the _____________ and the __________, the first and the last, the ______________ and the ________.
Alpha, Omega, Beginning, End
How are Ecclesia and Ekklesia related?
Ecclesia is the Latin translation of the Greek word Ekklesia
Which Threefold office of Christ relates to Jesus being "The Truth"?
Prophet
How long were each of the three journeys Saint Paul traveled?
1400, 2800, & 2700 miles
Why were the men [who were stoning Stephen] laying their coats at Sauls feet?
At this time, Saul had a reputation for persecuting Christians; it was a sign of respect
What does the Latin word square translate to?
The farmer Arepo works a wheeled Plough
What is the full title of the Didache in English?
The Lord's Teaching of the Twelve Apostles