what century did we focus on for catholic church history today? and what years are they?
2nd century
101 AD - 200 AD
Why did we need councils?
To prevent or clear confusion and false teachings aka Heresies.
Who was a Pagan?
Saint Justin Martyr
Who was the first saint to write down Catholic Church in writing?
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Where was Tertullian from? (Early Christian Writer)
North Africa
What's a martyr?
someone who dies for their faith
What was the main goal of the councils?
Protect the true teachings that were passed down from the apostles
What is Gnosticism?
Denies Jesus' humanity
Jesus is fully human and fully divine
Who was a disciple of Saint John the Apostle?
Saint Polycarp of Smyrna
Who was the first person to use the word trinity in Latin?
Tertullian
What does AD mean? Latin and English
Latin : Anno Domini
English : In the year of the Lord
What consisted in said councils?
Who taught that Jesus was fully human and fully divine?
Saint Irenaeus of Lyons
What is an apologist?
Apologist doesn't apologize they defend their faith
How did sacrament came to be?
Sacra : Holy
Ment : an Action
Why was it a crime to believe?
Christians : refused
Romans : disloyalty or treason ( betraying country or ruler )
*Out of Context*
Who are we voting for on dancing with the stars?
Danielle
Who does Marcion of Sinope say Jesus is?
Jesus is not the son of God
Jesus is the messenger of God
This comes from a man who took parts of the bible that he did not liked and kept the parts he liked.
How did the Early Church Fathers approach situations?
In a non-argumentative way
gathered in councils
wrote letters and books
taught a clear doctrine
passed on scripture and tradition
What is the history of Trinity?
Unity : Unitas
Trinitas : Perfect Unity of Three
What was the Roman Empire open about?
The Roman Empire was open to other religions - as long as the Emperor and Roman Gods were honored.
How many times are we voting?
10 times to 21523!!
What is Marcionism?
Marcion of Sinope says there's two Gods
Old Testament - harsh and judgmental
New Testament - loving and merciful
What did the Early Church Fathers do?
- explained Christian Faith (writing + Preaching)
- responded to false teachings (heresies)
- helped Christians understand scripture
- guided the church ( practice + morals )
A _________ is __ ______ that makes something ____ come about.
A sacrament is an action that makes something holy come about.