Definitions
Practices and Rituals
Symbols
Milestones
Groups and Institutions
100
Follower of Jesus Christ during his public ministry; includes but is not limited to, the twelve apostles.
What is a Disciple
100
Celebration of the birth of Jesus.
What is Christmas
100
"Follow me and I will make you fishers of men." (Mark 1:17)
What is The Fish?
100
Anointing of the candidate with blessed oils and pouring water over the forehead to remove original sin.
What is Baptism?
100
The Roman Pope added this, the expression "and the Son"
What is the filioque clause?
200
The Father, Son and the Holy Spirit
What is the Holy Trinity
200
Season which lasts 40 days. This represents the length of time Jesus spent on his meditative journey into the desert before he began his public ministry.
What is Lent.
200
A sacred vow made in front of witnesses by a couple who promise to be faithful to one another with the help of God.
What is Marriage?
200
This occurred when the Church split into two branches: Eastern Orthodox and Western Church
What is a Schism?
300
Ritual of ceremony that is an outward sign of spiritual benefits that are given to the recipient.
What is a sacrament.
300
The holiest period of the Christian calendar.
What is Easter.
300
Through the words spoken by the priest, the body and blood of Christ actually become present in the sacramental meal.
What is Holy Communion?
300
Provided the pope has consulted widely and is speaking formally as Church leader; his teachings relating to faith and morals are protected from error.
What is papal infallibility?
400
Christian festival commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles to help them spread the Christian faith.
What is Pentecost.
400
The 4 weeks prior to Jesus' birth.
What is Advent.
400
A discussion between member and priest about sins and struggles.
What is Confession?
400
Catholics believe there are three destinations for the soul: Heaven, Hell and THIS
What is purgatory?
500
Division of the Church into separate, and often hostile, gorups because of strong difference of opinion.
What is a schism.
500
Twelve days after Christmas, on January 6, most Christians celebrate this which commemorates the baptism of Jesus as well as the visit from the Three Kings.
What is the Epiphany.
500
Clergy holds the patient's hand, at the same time anointing forehead with blessed oil and saying prayers.
What is Anointing of the Sick?
500
Martin Luther challenged many of the Catholic Churches medieval practices. The Church excommunicated Martin Luther causing him to establish the Lutheran Church... This event is known as This.
What is Protestant Reformation?