Church Terms
What is a heretic?
A person who holds beliefs contrary to the teachings of the Church
Who is Gabriel?
An angel and messenger of God
What did the younger son do with his inheritance after he left home?
He squandered it on reckless living
Who started the Protestant Reformation by nailing his 95 Theses to a church door in 1517?
Martin Luther
In the Parable of the Mustard Seed, what does the tiny seed grow into?
A large tree (or bush) that birds can nest in
What is the term for a false teaching that goes against the official beliefs of the Church?
Hersey
Who did the angel Gabriel visit to deliver the message of the coming birth of Jesus?
Mary
What did the younger son ask for that was shocking in Jewish culture?
His share of the inheritance while his father was still alive
What was the name of the document that criticized the sale of indulgences?
95 Theses
In the Parable of the Sower, what does the seed represent?
The Word of God
This term refers to individuals or groups who separate themselves from the unity of the Church, often by rejecting the authority of the pope or other legitimate leaders.
Schismatics
Who else did Gabriel appear to in the Old Testament?
Daniel
When the father returned to see his son, what did he do?
He ran to him, embraced him, and kissed him
What invention helped spread Reformation ideas across Europe?
The Printing Press
What kind of soil represents someone who hears the word but quickly falls away during trouble?
Rocky Ground
During the Reformation, many reformers were labeled with this term by the Catholic Church.
Heretic
What message did Gabriel give Zechariah?
That his wife would bear a son named John (John the Baptist)
When seeing the return of his younger brother, how did the older brother react?
He became angry and refused to join the celebration
What council was called by the Catholic Church to respond to the Protestant Reformation?
The Council of Trent
What is the main message of the Parable of the Mustard Seed about the kingdom of God?
The kingdom starts small but grows large and more influential
These were people who lent money at high interest rates, a practice condemned as sinful exploitation.
Usurers
What does the name 'Gabriel' mean in Hebrew?
"God is my strength"
Name two of the three actions the father took that broke Jewish customs
He ran to his son, embraced someone ritually unclean, or restored his honor with robe, ring, and feast
What was the primary theological principle behind Luther’s beliefs—salvation by what alone?
Faith
In the Parables of the Sower and Mustard Seed, what is Jesus trying to teach about faith and growth?
True faith may begin small but will grow and flourish in the right conditions