The Spirit & Pentecost
On Which Jewish feast day did the Holy Spirit come to the disciples?
Pentecost.
Who was mentioned as praying together with the disciples while they waited?
Mary
According to the passage, through what sacrament are we nourished?
The Eucharist
Who is described as the one true leader whom disciples follow?
Jesus
What does the word "Gospel" literally mean?
Good News
How did the Spirit appear at Pentecost? The two signs mentioned.
Wind and tongues of fire
What did the Holy Spirit do for the first Christians in Jerusalem in terms of community formation?
United them and formed them into a community of faith
Besides the Eucharist, name one other way the passage says we continue to meet Jesus through the Church.
In the members (the people of the Church) — or in prayer; both acceptable.
At the Last Supper, what action did Jesus perform to teach service?
He washed and dried the feet of the apostles.
When is the Gospel proclaimed each day according to the passage?
At mass
How many days did the disciples, together with Mary, pray and wait before Pentecost?
Nine days
Name two ways the earliest Christians were united
Belief in Jesus and his teachings; participation in the Eucharist; prayer; love for one another
What does the passage mean by saying we are "bound together in a mystical communion"?
That believers are spiritually united through faith in Jesus and participation in sacraments, sharing one life in Christ.
According to the text, what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
To follow Jesus in all situations and serve others with love.
Name one institutional element that helps guide Church life mentioned in the text.
The code of cannon law
Where were the disciples gathered when they received the Holy Spirit?
In Jerusalem, in a room
What is the meaning of the word "herald" as used in relation to the Church?
A messenger sent to announce something.
How does our shared life act as "a sign of the kingdom in the next world" according to the text? (Brief answer)
Shared lives — love, prayer, and service — point forward to the communion of heaven, showing the kingdom already present among people.
How does following Jesus’ way help the Church act as a "living sacrament"?
By living like Christ—serving, loving, and witnessing—members become visible signs of God's grace, so the Church mediates Christ's presence.
Explain why the Church is called a "herald" in terms of mission and message.
Because the Church is sent by Christ to announce and proclaim the teaching and salvation brought by Jesus; it publicly makes known the Gospel.
Explain briefly why Pentecost is considered the day the Church was made known to the world.
Because the Spirit came and empowered the disciples publicly, enabling them to be known and to proclaim Christ to the world.
Describe how the diversity of members and functions in the Church points to its nature as a "mystical communion."
The Church is one mystical body made up of many different people and roles; diversity of members and functions shows a spiritual unity that points beyond itself.
Give two characteristics of the Christian home described by the phrase "domestic church."
a home of prayer and grace; a place where virtues (like kindness, patience) are taught; Christian charity practiced daily.
Provide an example (from everyday life or the passage) of how a family can act as a "school of human virtues and Christian charity.
parents teaching children to forgive, serve, and pray together; families volunteering for others; practicing hospitality.
How do laws and traditions (like the Code of Canon Law) support the Church's mission to announce the good news?
Laws and traditions provide order and clarity so the Church can carry out its mission consistently and help members live and proclaim the Gospel; they protect doctrine and guide pastoral practice.