If You Build It
Paul's letters to the early Christian communities are found in this testament of the Bible
What is the New Testament?
he is honored as the first martyr of the Christian faith
Division among early followers of Christ occurred because many communities had a misguided sense of loyalty to _____
What is to a particular Apostle or disciple (rather than to Christ alone)?
The story of the Conversion of Saul is found in this book of the Bible
What is Acts of the Apostles?
a term - a meeting of Church leaders to discuss important issues of the faith
What is a council?
According to the Pauling Teachings, ______ is the Mystical Body of Christ
What is The Church?
this is number of Apostles who were martyrs for the faith
What is eleven?
in the early Church many of the sacraments were not practiced - these were the only two sacraments practiced with any regularity
What are the Sacrament of Baptism and the Sacrament of Eucharist?
the boy David struck down this Philistine warrior with his slingshot
Who is Goliath?
the first major meeting of Church leaders was held in this city
What is Jerusalem?
Paul is sometimes called The Apostle to the _____
What is Gentiles?
a term - changing from one faith belief to another
What is conversion?
Peter and many other former Jews believed that Gentiles who wanted to join the Christian faith had to _____ before being accepted into the Church
What is learn/adopt Jewish customs and tradition?
all of the gospels have this Roman official questioning Jesus during his Passion
Who is Pilate?
Who is the Gentiles?
As he was preparing to enter Damascus, Saul heard the voice of Jesus ask him this question
What is "Saul, why are you persecuting me?"
Saint Peter was martyred (killed) in this manner
What is crucified (upside down)?
Some in the early Christian communities were becoming impatient - this was the reason
What is they believed Jesus Christ would return again during during their lifetime (soon)?
a term - someone who has authority to speak and act on your behalf in your absence
What is a vicar?
an outcome of the first major meeting of Church leaders was that Christianity would do away with many _____
What is Jewish customs?
Paul believed that Jews and Gentiles were co-_____ of Christ's salvation
What is co-heirs?
a term - the belief in false gods
What is paganism?
Some of the early Christians felt abandoned because they did not understand the role of _____
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives?
he was the Jewish king during the time of Jesus' Passion and death
Who is Herod?
the first major meeting of Church leaders took place in this year
What is 49?