Acts
Who wrote Acts of the Apostles?
Luke
When is Pentecost?
50 days after Easter
Where was Paul headed when he had his conversion?
Damascus
Who is the first Pope?
St. Peter
What is someone who dies for their faith?
Martyr
What major event does Acts start with?
The Ascension of Jesus
What appears over the heads of the Apostles?
Tongues of fire
What was Paul's original name and where was he from?
Saul from Tarsus
Who is the cornerstone of the Church?
Christ
"episkopos" is the Greek translation. Successors of the Apostles.
Bishop
Who is the first Gentile convert?
Cornelius
What are the Apostles able to do as a result of the Holy Spirit?
Talk in tongues
Where was Paul martyred? How?
Beheaded in Rome
Where is Peter martyred? How?
Crucified upside down in Rome
Explain Apostolic Succesion
Who is the first martyr?
St. Stephen
Who speaks first after Pentecost?
Peter
Why did Paul persecute the Christians at first?
He was a strong Jew and felt Christianity was a threat to Judaism.
What was the first Church council? What did it decide?
Council of Jerusalem decided new Gentile converts didn't need to be circumcised or follow Mosaic law.
What are some arguments in favor of the Resurrection?
- Apostles were willing to die for their faith
- Empty tomb
- So many sources and manuscripts from sources even outside of the Bible
Among others
What is Peter's vision of in Acts 10? Why is it important?
A sheet of "unclean" animals appears and God tells him not to call them profane as he has created them. It shows that the Church should not require to old Jewish laws for new converts and that the Church should be open to Gentiles.
Why is Pentecost called the "birthday" of the Church?
It's when the Holy Spirit gave the Apostles the grace and strength they needed to go out and preach the Gospel.
What happens to Paul after his vision? Who helps him?
He is blinded. Ananias heals him.
What are the 4 marks of the Church?
What is this number?
MMXXV
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