Timeline
What happened 40 days after the Resurrection?
The Ascension
Before Pentecost the apostles were gathered in one room. After Pentecost what was their mission?
To go out and spread the Gospel to all nations.
What changed more at Pentecost: the apostles' language or the apostles themselves?
The apostles themselves
How many languages did they speak?
One
The Apostles' Fast has the same number of days every year.
False
How many days after the Ascension did pentecost happen?
10 days
How did Pentecost show that the Church was meant for the whole world and not just one nation?
People from many different countries heard the Gospel in their own languages.
Why were the people amazed when they heard the apostles speaking?
Because each person heard the apostles speaking in their own native language.
Why were the people building the tower?
To climb to heaven
What day does the fast end on?
July 12
Before ascending, what did Jesus tell the apostles to do?
Wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit
What do we usually say the pentecost is when referring to the church?
The birthday of the church
What does Acts teach us about the source of the power and success?
The power comes from God through the Holy Spirit, not from our own abilities.
What did God do to stop them from completing the tower?
Confused their language
Before becoming an apostle, what was St. Paul's name?
Saul
Why were there so many people in Jerusalem from different nations during the pentecost?
The Jewish Feast of Pentecost
What is the main message of Pentecost for us?
The Holy Spirit continues to live and work within us
What two signs announced the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost?
Strong wind and tongues of fire
What was the root sin behind the Tower of Babel?
Pride
Which hymn do we sing to show our joy throughout the apostles feast?
Asomen
Who was with the apostles during the days of waiting before the pentecost?
St. Mary
What did Jesus tell the apostles they would become after receiving the Holy Spirit?
His witnesses
What were the people hearing the apostles speak about in their own languages?
The mighty works of God.
How is Pentecost the opposite of the Tower of Babel?
At Babel, languages caused division and people were scattered. At Pentecost, different languages were used to unite people and spread the Gospel.
Which apostle brought Christianity to Egypt?
St. Mark