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where did angel Gabriel appear to Mary to announce the birth of Jesus?
Nazareth
This is the location of Jesus' very first miracle, where he changed water into wine at a wedding feast at the request of his mother.
Canaan
In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, this character represents God the Father, who eagerly welcomes back and forgives the repentant sinner.
the father
Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist and the Catholic Priesthood during this historic event with his disciples.
the last supper
This divine guide descended upon the Apostles on the day of Pentecost, empowering them to preach the Gospel globally.
the Holy Spirit
when Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, what symbolic form did the Holy Spirit descend upon him?
dove
These are the specific names of the four inspired writers who authored the New Testament Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
This foundational title is given to Simon, meaning "Rock," upon which Jesus promised he would build his Church.
Peter
The Liturgical Year of the Syro-Malabar Church reaches its absolute peak during the celebration of this glorious feast
Easter
This first sacrament of initiation cleanses a person from original sin and welcomes them as a child of God into the Church.
Baptism
Christ means ____.
anointed
This apostle, originally a tax collector named Levi, left his custom post to follow Jesus and wrote the first Gospel
Matthew
This short, simple story format was used constantly by Jesus to illustrate deeper spiritual truths and secrets of the Kingdom of God.
parable
This central mystery of the Christian faith is celebrated every Sunday and serves as the ultimate proof of Jesus’ divinity.
the Resurrection
This sacrament seals a baptized person with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, strengthening them to witness for Christ.
Confirmation/Chrismation
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When Jesus called Simon Peter and Andrew by the Sea of Galilee, he told them he would make them this kind of "fishermen."
Delivered during the Sermon on the Mount, these eight blessings outline the core values and attitudes required to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
the Beatitudes
This is the name of the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified and died for the sins of the world
Mount Calvary/Golgotha
Christians are called to perform these concrete actions, split into "corporal" and "spiritual" categories, to help neighbors in need
Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
This Syrian word used in the liturgical calendar means "sunrise" or "revelation," and it titles the season celebrating the Baptism and public life of Jesus.
deneha/epiphany
Jesus began his public mission in the synagogue by reading from the scroll of this Old Testament prophet
Isaiah
Jesus taught his disciples to address God using this specific, intimate Aramaic word for "Father."
Abba
During the Holy Mass (Qurbana), this specific prayer section commemorates the life, death, resurrection, and second coming of Jesus.
Anaphora
This specific theological term describes the ongoing process by which a Christian is made holy and transformed into the image of Christ through grace.
Sanctification