Vocab 1
Salvation History
The story of God's loving relationship with his people, which tells how God carries out His plan to save all people
Catechumen
The process of becoming a Christian through the Rite of Christian Initiation. In the early Church, the process took several years.
Which event is considered the birth of the Church?
Which event is considered the birth of the Church?
Which saint is known for their patronage of lost items?
St. Anthony of Padua
What was God’s covenant with Abraham?
To make his descendants a great nation
Paschal Mystery
The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ through his passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
Purgatory
A state of final cleansing after death of all our human imperfections to prepare us to enter into the joy of God’s presence in Heaven
What is a precept of the Church?
Attending Mass on Sundays and holy days
What does "Justification" mean in the context of salvation history?
God's act of removing sin and making us righteous through Christ
Who is the fulfillment of all the promises made in the Old Testament?
Jesus Christ
Justification
The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ through his passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
Islam
The third great religion, along with Judaism and Christianity, professing belief in One God. Islam means “submission” to that one God.
Who is considered the father of faith in salvation history?
Abraham
What does the Church teach about the intercession of saints?
We can ask saints to pray to God on our behalf
Which biblical event represents God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt?
Old Testament
The first 46 books of the Bible, which tell of God's covenant with the people of Israel and his plan for the salvation of all people.
What is the Church’s mission in the context of salvation history?
To share the Good News and bring people to Christ
What is the significance of Noah in salvation history?
He received a covenant from God to never destroy the world again
What is the relationship between the Old and New Testaments?
The New Testament is hidden in the Old, and the Old is revealed in the New
Why is David considered an important person in Salvation History?
He was a king of Israel; God’s covenant for an everlasting kingdom
New Testament
The 27 books of the second part of the Bible, which tell the teaching, ministry, and saving events of the life of Jesus.
Who are the first humans in salvation history?
Adam and Eve
What is the Communion of Saints?
The spiritual union of all members of the Church: the living, the souls in Purgatory, and the saints in Heaven
Who received the Ten Commandments from God?
Moses
What are considered the "Twin Sources of Revelation"?
Scripture and Tradition