The Four Gospels
Why is Mark's symbol a winged lion.
Because it is the first story of Mark.
Who was Constantine?
A Roman emperor
Which of Constantine's family members were Christian?
His mother, Helena.
What was the Council of Nicaea?
A gathering of Christian leaders
Who was Carlos Acutis?
Carlos Acutis is the patron saint of the internet.
Why is Matthew's symbol an angel?
Because it is the first story of Matthew, an angel appears to Joseph.
Before Constantine became emperor, what was the time period called in which Christians were persecuted the most in history.
The Great Persecution
What vision did Constantine see?
He saw a cross with the words "In this sign you will conquer." He then put the Chi-Rho on all of his soldiers shields and won the battle.
What prayer was created at the Council of Nicaea?
The Council of Nicaea produced the Nicene Creed.
What did Pierre Georgio Frassati die of?
Polio
Why are Luke, Matthew, and Mark synoptic?
They all have similar writing styles.
What happened during the Great Persecution?
During the Great Persecution, Christians were harmed and killed. Religious books and churches were burnt down, and it was illegal to have Christian gatherings.
What is Constantine known for?
Ending the Great Persecution, legalizing Christianity, and sparking Christianity in Rome.
What was the gathering of the Council of Nicaea about?
To debate if Jesus really was God.
What are the steps to becoming a Saint?
Be dead for 5 years
Send into to a bishop
Bishop sends to Rome
Venerated
Beatified
Canonized
Why is the order of the Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John instead of in order based on the year they were written?
The order of the Gospels is Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John because that is what Christian leaders chose as the easiest order to read them.
Why did Constantine decide to move the capital of Rome to Constantinople?
He did this as a military strategy and also a religious devotion in which he built many churches in Constantinople.
Where is Constantinople located?
Modern day Istanbul
Where did the Council of Nicaea take place?
Modern day Turkey
Who was Maximilian Kolbe
Patron saint of drug addicts.
Why is John's symbol an eagle?
He is the most poetic out of all the Gospels.
What did Constantine do for Christianity?
Constantine
What church did Constantine build?
The Council of Nicaea was the first ecumenical of Christianity.
What are the Holy days of Obligation
January 1st - Solemnity of Mary
40 days after Easter - Ascension Thursday
August 15th - Assumption
November 1st - All Saint's Day
December 8th - Immaculate Conception
December 25th - Christmas