Type of Grace, this is God's interventions in our lives that spark conversion.
Actual grace.
This event is the opposite of the tower of Babbel and marked the revelation of the Church to the whole world.
Pentecost
Name for the particular way each of us carries out the mission given to us at Baptism to proclaim Jesus to the world
vocation
This is a Geographic area governed by a bishop
Diocese
Recited each Sunday at Mass on Sunday, this is the official statement of the Church's belief.
Nicene Creed.
This word, meaning a binding legal document, describes the set of promises God made to the Chosen people.
Covenant
This person of the Trinity was fully revealed at pentecost
Holy Spirit
Process of spreading good news of Jesus through word and action
evangelization
Named in the Nicene Creed, these are the four essential characteristics of the Church
Marks of the Church (one, holy, Catholic, apostolic)
The majority of the members of the Body of Christ are called what?
The laity
Evangelical counsel that deals with the proper use of our sexuality
Chastity
Who is the greatest saint, the Holiest person (besides Jesus) to have ever lived?
Virgin Mary
This word literally means "one who is sent"
Apostle
The new testament greek word ecclesia is translated to what word in english bibles
Church
Who were the first bishops of the Church?
12 Apostles
Evangelical counsel that focuses on living simply
poverty
Sacrament that only Bishops can perform?
Holy Orders
Paul's missionary activity focused on this group of people aka non-Jews
Gentiles
the leadership of the church is called?
Magisterium
Meaning overseer, these are the successors to the apostles who continue in their role to this day
Bishops
This word literally means "good news"
Gospel
This unity of divine persons is the Church's ultimate source of unity
Holy Trinity
How many male followers did Jesus pick to have authority in his name?
12
this is a distinct community within a diocese maintained by a priest
parish
Jesus' preaching focused on the arrival of what?
Kingdom of God