ABVM Church History Jeopardy Game(Chapter 1)

Gospels

Apostles

Catholicism 1

Catholicism 2

Catholicism 3

100

Name the 4 Gospels

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

100

What does the word "apostle" mean?

"one who is sent"

100

Who was the first martyr in the Church?

St. Stephen

100

1. Where was Jesus born? 2. What is martyrdom?

1. Bethlehem 2. Being willing to die for Christ; supreme witness given to the truth of the faith

100

1. When Jesus was a young boy, his family was traveling home from what event when he was lost for 3 days? 2. Where did Mary and Joseph find him?

1. Passover 2. Temple

200

List the synoptic Gospels

1. Matthew 2. Mark 3. Luke

200

1. Who was the head of the apostles? 2. His successor is the _________________, the bishop of __________________ 3. Who currently is in this role?

1. St. Peter 2. pope, Rome 3. Pope Francis

200

Who was St. Paul's teacher in the Jewish law?

Gamaliel

200

1.How was St. Paul martyred? 2. Why was he not crucified? 3. How was St. Peter martyred?

1. Beheaded 2. He was a Roman citizen 3. Crucified upside down

200

The successors of the apostles are? The successor of St. Peter is whom? How was St. Peter martyred?

bishops pope crucified upside down

300

1. Tell who is thought to have been the first Gospel written 2. Which Gospel was written last?

1. Mark 2. John

300

Who were the three men that are given the title of "apostle" even though they were not part of the 12 that Jesus selected during his earthly ministry?

St. Paul, Matthias, and St. Barnabas

300

1. Name the 4 marks of the Church. 2. Describe each briefly (Does not have to be exactly as I have written)

1. One: We worship One God; We are unified in our beliefs, morals and sacraments 2. Holy: The founder is holy; The goal is holiness for its members 3. Catholic: Universal (open to all) 4. Apostolic: The church is built on the foundation of the apostles. The hierarchy can be traced back to the apostles. Bishops are successors of the apostles

300

1.The Church has how many dimensions? 2. Name them

1. Two dimensions 2. Visible and spiritual

300

1. Was Pentecost originally a Jewish feast? 2. When did Pentecost happen (how many days after Easter; how many days after the Ascension?) 3. After Pentecost, who became the head of the Church in Jerusalem?

1. Yes 2. 50, 10 3. St. James the Lesser

400

1. St. Matthew's primary source for his Gospel is thought to be whom? 2. St. Mark is thought to have gotten most of his material for his Gospel from whom? 3.. St. Luke's primary source for his Gospel is thought to be whom? 4. St. John's primary source for his Gospel is whom?

1. Jesus 2. St. Peter (as he was his secretary) 3. St. Paul (physician) 4. Jesus

400

Name 3 of the 4 main themes preached by St. Paul.

The cross and its power The Mystical Body of Christ The power of grace Value of charity

400

1. After persecuting the early Church, Saul was on his way to ______________ when he was struck blind as he encountered _________________. 2. His name was changed from __________ to _________ 3. Why does God change people's names?

1. Damascus, Jesus 2. Saul to Paul 3. change in mission

400

1. The Council of Jerusalem was called to resolve what issue? 2. Who made the definitive statement resolving the issue at this Counsel?

1. Whether Gentiles would have to become Jews before they could become Christians. 2. St. Peter

400

1. Who Gospel was the only one written in Aramaic (and thus mission to the Jews)? 2. Who was the last apostle to die? 3. Who was the first apostle to die?

1. St. Matthew 2. St. John 3. St. James the Greater

500

1. In the year ___________A.D. at the Council of __________ in ________________(what country), who met to determine what books belonged in Sacred Scripture? 2. Was this a synod or Ecumenical Council? 3. What does this mean?

1. 393, Hippo, North Africa 2. Ecumenical Council 3. Bishops from all over the world meet (not just those from a local area)

500

Name the 12 apostles.

John, James the Greater, James the Lesser, Jude, and Judas Peter and Philip Bartholomew, Andrew, and Matthew Simon and Thomas

500

What happened at Pentecost? (Must have important details)

1. HS came down upon Mary and the apostles 2. Tongues of fire made their tongues on fire for evangelizing 3. New people brought into the faith (3000) 4. Overcame their fear 5. Birthday of the Church

500

1. 393, Hippo, North Africa 2. Ecumenical Council 3. Bishops from all over the world meet (not just those from a local area)

500

Explain what the Church is...

*The Body of Christ; both a means and a goal of God’s plan * It is through the Church that God carries out his plan of salvation for all people. *The Church has 2 dimensions: Visible and Spiritual Visible: it has a visible, hierarchical society that is present in the world Spiritual: the governing and teaching authority of the Church is guided by the Holy Spirit