Vocabulary
Believers who had the right belief were called this
orthodox
the priest who refused to acknowledge the full divine nature of Jesus
Arius
This mystery teaches that there is one God in three distinct divine persons -the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
The Most Holy Trinity
Arius was from this great city in Egypt
Alexandria
Constantine and his soldiers saw a vision in the sky of this.
the Chi-Rho
the false teaching taught by Arius was known as
Arianism
Roman Emperor who gave legal status to the Church
Constantine
This mystery takes place during mass, and we become united with Jesus.
The Holy Eucharist
The battle at this place saw Constantine emerge victorious over Maxentius.
the Milvian Bridge
the sacred portrayal of Christ, the saints, and the Blessed Virgin Mary are known as this
Christian iconography
when the Eternal Word of God became man while remaining truly God
influential bishop who defended orthodox Christianity during the Arian heresy
Saint Athanasius
This mystery can be explained as God is present everywhere, at all times, and in all things.
God's omnipresence
Desert/wilderness
The Church's second ecumenical council was held in this year.
A.D. 381
a gathering of all the bishops of the world in which they exercise their authority as successors to the Apostles
ecumenical council
the divine being who became man to redeem us
Jesus Christ
We should respond to the mysteries of our faith by doing these things
Thanking God for revealing himself, prayerfully study, and contemplate the mystery of God to grow in our relationships with him.
Constantine marching his army south towards Rome from this place
Britain
As a result of the legalization of Christianity, orthodox believers found themselves being persecuted by these people.
Christian Emperors with faulty beliefs.
this word refers to being of the same substance
consubstantial
The Fall refers to the actions of these two people
Adam and Eve
What does the word "mystery" refer to in context of our faith?
a belief that we cannot fully understand; revealed to us by God, accepted by faith.
Location of the ecumenical council that settled the Arian question.
Constantinople
This large and beautiful church in Rome was built as a result of the toleration of the Christian faith.
Saint Peter's Basilica