a community of those who believe and confess that Jesus is Christ and the Son of the Living God
the Church
Who is the revelation of God?
Jesus
what did people do when they accepted the call of God?
repented and received baptism
"You are the ___, the Son of the Living God"
Messiah
what sacrament helps us enter into the church?
baptism
What is a communtiy of believers?
People who accept Jesus and the revelation of God
what does Mathew 16:16 symbolize?
symbol of Jesus establishing the Church upon Peter
why are Abraham and Mary similar?
because they both believed in the promise of Gid even if it seemed impossible
"the roots of faith are grounded in a deep relationship of ___ with ___"
love, God
What are the two dimensions of faith?
individual and social
Who is the 'rock' of the church?
St.Peter
How did Jesus reveal that he was the Son of God
through his life, death, and resurrection
a man's response to the call of God, who reveals himself and gives himself to man
faith
"___ is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen"
Faith
what is the mission entrusted to the church?
to preach the Word of God
How many essential parts of faith are there? What are they?
2; Proclamation of the Gospel and Conversion
when was the revelation of God completely confirmed?
when he rose from the dead
what should listening to the Word of God lead to?
heart of conversion
"in the name of ____ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the ____"
Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit
faith leads to what?
fellowship between the church
How many basic qualities of faith are there?
5
who are the models of faith?
Abraham and Mother Mary
Name at least three qualities of faith
It is man's response to God who reveals himself; it is the total acceptance of all that God has revealed; it is man's total obedience and self-surrender; it is awareness that it is God who enables us to believe and strengthens us in our faiths; it is awareness that faith is both man's response to God and a free gift from God
"___ and be ___ every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ..."
Repent, Baptized
what is the job of all the other sacraments?