Paul or Peter
Who was the leader of the Apostles?
Peter
How do we know God loves us? [Give at least 3 reasons]
Creation, life, sending the prophets and finally his own Son Jesus, Jesus' teaching, life, and sacrifice for us, the sending and presence of the Holy Spirit, the Gifts of the Spirit, the Church, Jesus' continuing presence in the Eucharist, etc. etc. etc.
How many seasons in the Liturgical Year?
six
At which sacraments do we receive the Holy Spirit?
Baptism
Confirmation
Holy Orders
[Really - ALL of them]
For about how long were Christians persecuted in the Roman Empire?
300 years
Who was the "Apostle to the Gentiles"?
Paul
List the 10 Commandments.
+No other gods +not abuse God's name
+keep sabbath +honor parents
+not kill +not commit adultery
+not steal +not lie
+not covet neighbor's spouse
+not covet neighbor's goods
What does the word "liturgy" mean?
Technically means "the work of the people"; it has come to mean the public worship of the Church.
Who is the Holy Spirit [name at least 3 things]?
Third person of the Trinity
Knits the Trinity and the Church together in unity and love
Advocate, guide, teacher promised by the Father and the Son
at Pentecost, Jesus' baptism, Jesus' conception, etc. etc.
Who made Christianity legal?
Emperor Constantine in 317 AD.
Who converted the first Gentile?
Peter [Cornelius]
Define the importance to Catholics of Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture?
Sacred Scripture is the living record of God's interaction with God's people. Fundamental for all believers.
Sacred Tradition are dogmas all must believe, as well as those practices and prayers that have been passed down from the time of the Apostles - such as how the Mass is laid out, and how to practice sacraments, etc. It was the Tradition of the early Church that chose which 27 books and letters made it into the New Testament.
What seasons use shades of purple?
Advent and Lent
How do we know the Holy Spirit is active in someone's life?
the Fruits of the Spirit
Double points if you can name all 12~
What was the first Council of the Church? When? What was the issue?
The Council of Jerusalem around 49 AD, concerning whether Gentile converts had to become Jewish first, be circumcised, and obey Jewish law before they could be baptized.
Who got shipwrecked near Malta?
Paul
Name & define the 3 types of conversion
Intellectual - of the mind and of learning and knowledge
Moral - change in behavior
Religious - internal growth in love for God and commitment to God
What is the shortest season of the Church Year? AND
What is the longest season of the Church Year?
Triduum
Ordinary Time
The Holy Spirit was present at the beginning of Jesus' life and at the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Where?
The Spirit was responsible for Mary getting pregnant; AND was present at Jesus' baptism and then "drove him out into the desert".
Who started the Protestant reformation? When?
Martin Luther in 1517, nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the cathedral in Augsburg, Germany.
Who died in Rome?
Peter AND Paul
Describe what happened at Pentecost and why it is so important.
+50 days after the Resurrection
+disciples waiting in Jerusalem:nervous, scared, etc.
+Spirit with loud wind & tongues of fire
+gave courage & ability for all the disciples to go out and preach the Gospel to the "ends of the earth"
+birthday of the Church
Name the Church seasons in order.
Advent
Christmas
Ordinary Time
Lent
Triduum
Easter
[and then Ordinary Time begins again]
Name the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Piety
Understanding
Counsel
Knowledge
Wisdom
Fortitude
Fear of the Lord
What was the name of the ecumenical council where the Mass was allowed to be said in the everyday language of the local people?
The Second Vatican Council [Vatican 2]