BAPTISM & TEMPTATION
After His Baptism, how many days did Jesus fast and pray in the desert?
40 days
What was Jesus’ first miracle?
Changing water into wine at the wedding at Cana.
What event is described in the three synoptic Gospels when Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a mountain to see Him transformed in radiant divine glory?
The Transfiguration
Which Sacrament did Jesus institute during a Passover meal?
Eucharist
The judgment experienced immediately after death in which the sum total of our life’s choices for or against God are revealed.
Particular Judgment
Why is Jesus called "The New Adam?"
Because he was tempted but he resisted temptation
Who requested Jesus perform His first miracle?
Mary
Why is Moses and Elijah’s presence at the Transfiguration important?
Together they represent the Law and the Prophets.
What are the symbols of the Passover of the Old Covenant that Jesus used in the Last Supper?
Bread and wine
The judgment experienced on the Last Day in which the light of Christ, who is Truth itself, will illuminate everything.
General/Last Judgment
What happened immediately after Jesus resisted all of Satan’s temptations in the desert?
The angels ministered to Jesus.
What was the primary theme of Jesus’ public ministry?
The Kingdom of God
What was the purpose of the Transfiguration?
To confirm that Jesus is the Christ and to prepare the Apostles for His Passion
What did Jesus mean when He said, “Do this in memory of me”?
Jesus instituted His Apostles as priests of the New Covenant to celebrate the Eucharist
To act as a mediator or go-between.
Intercede
What can we learn from the example of Jesus resisting temptation?
Jesus can sympathize with our weaknesses and has been tested and tempted yet was faithful to the Father’s will and remained sinless.
Who is called to enter God’s Kingdom?
Everyone
When/ Why did Jesus change Peter's name?
Peter proclaimed Jesus as the Christ
How did the disciples on the way to Emmaus recognize Jesus?
In the breaking of the bread.
Christ’s true Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity contained in the Eucharist under the appearances of bread and wine.
Real Presence
What was revealed to the people present at Jesus’ Baptism?
That Jesus was the Messiah and Son of God
Why did Jesus perform miracles?
To strengthen faith
Who was present at the Transfiguration?
Peter, James, and John
How does the Paschal Mystery fulfill what the Passover prefigures?
Jesus passed over from death to life, freeing us from sin.
Why does Jesus remain hidden in the Eucharist?
Jesus knows that if He did not remain hidden everyone would know of His presence and they would no longer need faith.