Origins of the Church
Words
Church History
Some Other Words
Church History, Again
100
What caused St. Paul's conversion?
What is a vision of Jesus.
100
A local church, made up of people & their pastor.
What is a parish
100
This early martyr was stoned to death.
Who is St. Stephen
100
This word means something like "to be present in" - it's the word the theologians at the Second Vatican Council used to say that the true Church of Christ exists in the Roman Catholic Church.
What is "subsists."
100
This event took place 50 days after Easter.
What is Pentecost
200
What day did the Holy Spirit come down on the disciples in tongues of fire & give them power to speak in tongues?
What is Pentecost.
200
A group of parishes together, united under their bishop.
What is a diocese.
200
The year that St. Peter & St. Paul were likely executed, probably in Rome.
What is 64 AD.
200
The Greek word for "church," it means "to be called out of."
What is "ekklesia"
200
They destroyed the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem in 72 AD
Who are the Romans
300
One of the 4 Marks of the Church, means "universal."
What is "Catholic"
300
This Roman emperor persecuted Christians, and was likely the one who had Peter & Paul killed.
Who is Nero.
300
Gifts given by the Holy Spirit to individuals, but for the good of the whole Church, such as gifts of healing or visions.
What are charismatic gifts.
300
When did the Schism between the Eastern and Western Churches take place?
What is the year 1054.
400
This early heresy taught that there are 2 gods - one good & one evil - who fight for all eternity.
What is Gnosticism.
400
"True teaching" of the Church; this body of teaching is what all Catholics must believe.
What is Dogma.
400
This Roman Emperor legalized the practice of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
Who is Constantine.
400
Blessed Mother Teresa's charism?
What is working with the poorest of the poor.
400
A place where monks live; they were particularly important in the Middle Ages as centers of learning.
What is a monastery
500
When Jesus commanded his disciples to go out and "baptize all nations."
What is the Great Commission
500
A division or break, especially in the Church.
What is a schism.
500
The year that Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, beginning the Protestant Reformation.
What is 1517.
500
St. John Paul II called for a re-evangelizing of people who had already heard the Gospel, but who were moving away from it.
What is the New Evangelization.
500
He started the English Reformation and changed England from following the pope to following the king.
Who is King Henry VIII