Biblical Foundations
In Jesus' parable, what small seed grows into the largest of plants and symbolizes the growth of the Kingdom of Heaven?
The mustard seed
What word describes the universal nature of the Church and means "embracing all"?
Catholic
Which Old Testament figure was called by God to become the father of all nations?
Abraham
What are the two major traditions within the Ctholic Church mentioned by Pope John Paul ll?
The Eastern and Latin traditions
What are the universal gatherings of Church leaders that help interpret the mysteries of faith that guide the Church?
Ecumenical Councils
What event marked the formation of the Church?
Pentecost
From which Greek word, meaning "open to all" is the English word "Catholic" derived?
Katholikos
After calling Abraham, God formed which people to prepare the way for salvation?
The people of Israel
The universality of the Church cannot be fully reflected through just how many traditions?
One tradition alone
How many Ecumenical Councils have taken place since the beginning of the Church?
21
During Pentecost, people from many nations heard the apostles speaking in their own languages; this event is recorded in what book of the Bible?
The Acts of the Apostles
What characteristic of the Church refers to the widespread presence throughout the entire world?
Universality
What does God desire for all people?
That all people know the truth and be saved
Which Church document states that Eastern and Western traditions are a divine and indivisible legacy of the Church?
Orientale Lumen
God revealed to which two apostles that circumcision was not required for Gentile Christians?
Peter and Paul
Which two groups are mentioned in the text as examples of those listening to the apostles preach at Pentecost?
The Parthians and the Medes
What does the Catholicity of the Church mean regarding the people it includes?
It includes all people
The Church must enter into, receive, and sanctify societies regardless of religion, race, or what social division mentioned in the text?
Caste
Which saint taught that diversity in traditions confirms unity in faith?
St. Irenaeus
What issue involving Gentile Christians did the early council in Jerusalem discuss during the time of the apostles?
Circumcision
According to Matthew 13:31-32, the birds of the sky come and dwell in the branches of what plant in Jesus' parable of the Kingdom of Heaven?
The mustard plant
The Church is described as the visible sign of the Kingdom of God and the means of what for all nations?
Salvation.
What parable symbol represents the universality of the Church?
The fishing net
Diversity in traditions reflects what quality of the Church?
The beauty of the Church
What two purposes do the Ecumenical Councils serve according to the text besides interpreting faith?
Renewing the Church and solving problems faced by the Church.