Church images & traditions
What are the 3 Biblical images of Church used by St. Paul?
People of God, Body of Christ, Temple of the Holy Spirit
What is the "Magisterium"?
The Pope and Bishops--the Official Teachers in the Catholic Church
Every new church year begins with which liturgical season?
Advent
The Bible was created by humans who were inspired by the ___ (symbol in art = dove)
HOLY SPIRIT
Which dogma states that Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary, conceived in flesh by the power of the Holy Spirit?
The Incarnation. Jesus is fully human and fully divine
Which person of the Trinity is best described as becoming incarnate (=in the flesh) while retaining a divine nature?
Jesus, or the God the Son
True or False: Adults may not be baptized in the Catholic church.
False. Adults are usually baptized at the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday)
What event is celebrated on Christmas?
The birth of Jesus the Savior, or the INCARNATION.
The Bible teaches faithfully (and without error) everything we need to know to be _________ (symbol hint=cross)
SAVED
What is the name of the geographical area (community) of people presided over by a bishop?
A Diocese
Catholics begin mass and partner prayers with these words, coupled with this gesture (Hint: it's not the hit & run sign)
"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen." (The sign of the cross).
Which term describes those teachings that are recognized as central to the Catholic faith, defined by the Magisterium, and given great authority?
Dogmas
Which is the Church's most important feast?
Easter
The literary forms used by the Bible's human authors were intended to express religious _______ s, rather than teach historical or scientific _______s.
Truths.... Facts
The four sections of the New Testament are: the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, Revelation and _____________
The Epistles or Letter
Jesus teaches us to call God "Father," by teaching his disciples which prayer?
The Our Father
Which is essential for all Catholics to believe? Tradition or tradition? (Big T vs. little t)
Tradition with a capital T. Local optional Catholic customs are lower-case "t" traditions.
When did the 12 apostles and other disciples experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit? On the Feast of ______________ .
Pentecost
The four sections of the New Testament are the Gospels, ____________, the Epistles (Letters) and Book of Revelation
Acts of the Apostles
True or false: every word in the Bible is factually correct.
False. The Bible promotes religious truths. Not historical or scientific truths.
Name the 4 Marks of the Catholic Church
One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic
What is another name for a Catholic's Profession of Faith
Creed (Apostle's or Nicene)
What day do we celebrate 40 days after Easter? (Hint: don't look up)
The Ascension of Jesus into heaven.
Even though he never knew Jesus personally on earth, St. Paul is known as the Apostle to the __________
Gentiles
Jesus was a member of which religion?
Judaism