Week 1
What are the 4 Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Before his conversion, Saul was on his way to this city to persecute Christians.
Who was the apostle that vouched for Paul before the other apostles, explaining Paul's conversion?
Barnabas
Why did Paul and Barnabas go to Antioch, and what did they do there?
To teach and encourage the new Christians in Antioch. They helped the Church grow and showed others how to live for Jesus.
Who was the young shepherd boy who defeated Goliath with a sling and five stones?
David
What does Pentecost show us about how the Church began?
The Holy Spirit came down on the disciples, and the Church began spreading Jesus' message.
Saul was temporarily struck with this after encountering the risen Jesus.
Blindness
After his conversion, many Christians were afraid of Paul because of his past as a __________________.
Persecutor
What made the Christians in Antioch want to help the people in Jerusalem?
There was a famine and people suffering, so they gave what they could to help, even though they didn't know them.
What kind of bird brought Noah an olive leaf after the flood?
A dove.
What does Hebrews 11:1 teach us about believing in things we cannot see?
Faith means trusting in God's promises, even when we can't see them.
What role did Saul have in St. Steven's death?
He watched over the other's cloaks as they stoned St. Steven.
After escaping Damascus, Paul traveled to this city to meet the other disciples.
Jerusalem
How do we know that the Christians in Antioch were living by faith?
They trusted God enough to give away their food and money, knowing God would take care of them.
What book in the Bible tells the story of the beginning of the Church?
Acts
why isn't faith just "believing" but also "living"?
Real faith leads to action -- loving others, trusting God, obeying Him even when it's hard.
Who was the follower of Christ that was sent by God to heal Saul's blindness and baptize him?
Ananias
Barnabas saw Sul the way God saw him -- someone made and loved by God. This is an example of living out which teaching of Jesus?
Loving your enemies.
Why do we give alms (money/gifts/time) during the Liturgy?
It's part of our worship. Giving to others is how we show love for God and help build the Body of Christ.
Jesus healed a man born blind using this unusual substance.
Mud
Why were animal sacrifices necessary in the old testament? And why are animal sacrifices not necessary anymore in Christianity?
They (animal sacrifices) covered sin temporarily. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross replaced them forever.
Why did Jesus reveal Himself to St. Paul directly?
Because Paul truly believed that what he was doing was for God. He was after God's heart
What does fellowship mean? How is it shown in the story of Paul and the other apostles?
Fellowship is a deep, shared relationship and participation among believers in Christ, characterized by unity, mutual support, and shared experiences.
Paul's reconciliation with the apostles reveal that the Church must be a place where even enemies are welcomed.
Why did the Church in Antioch prayed and fasted before sending Paul and Barnabas out? What does this teach us about how the early Church made decisions?
The Holy Spirit told them to set Paul and Barnabas apart for a special mission. The Church didn't act on its own -- they prayed, fasted, and listened to God before making important choices.
In our Church too, we seek God's guidance through prayer, fasting, and the Holy Spirit when making decisions, especially about service and ministry.
Who hid Israelite spies in Jericho and is part of Jesus’ family tree?
Rahab