Vocab
The ascent of Christ into heaven on the fortieth day after the Resurrection.
What is the Ascension?
Marked the beginning of a new era in God’s relationship with humanity.
What is Pentecost?
Was probably written by the same author as the Gospel of Luke.
What is the Acts of the Apostles?
From the Greek for “fiftieth day,” a Jewish harvest feast occurring fifty days after Passover
What is the Pentecost?
The images of fire and wind are symbolic of the presence of
What is the Holy Spirit?
The handing on of the teaching, preaching, and office of the Apostles to their successors, the bishops, through the laying on of hands.
What is the Apostolic Succession?
Was revealed by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and, with the gifts bestowed on her Christ, faithfully carried out his command to share the Good News with all people in all ages.
What is the Church?
Vows of personal poverty, chastity (understood as lifelong celibacy), and obedience to a bishop or superior of a religious community.
What is the Evangelical Counsels?
Were among those gathered in Jerusalem for this feast ten days after Jesus’ Ascension.
What are the Disciples?
A special gift or grace of the Holy Spirit that directly or indirectly builds up the Church, helps a person live a Christian life, or serves the common good.
What is the Charism?
The mission of the _____ brings the Good News of Jesus Christ out into the world.
What is the Apostels?
-Jesus frees you from your sins.
-You must have unwavering trust in God.
-Your heart must undergo a constant conversion to the Lord’s will.
-You should celebrate that you are a son or daughter of the Father.
-You must serve and minister to your neighbors.
-You should evangelize and work for the Kingdom of God.
What are the Core Gospel teachings?