Origin of the Church
When did God plan the Church?
At the beginning of time.
Name the Four Marks of the Church
The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, & Apostolic.
When compared to other Popes in history, why is Pope Francis unique?
He is the first Pope from the Americas!
What does the term "mystery" mean, theologically?
Name the only consistent call in our lives.
We are always called to be in relationship with God.
What three things does the Holy Spirit do?
Builds, Animates, & Sanctifies
The term "Mark" is another word for....
List the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church, from highest rank to lowest rank.
What are the three images of the Church discussed in class?
Body of Christ, People of God, & Temple of the Holy Spirit
What kind of friendship does God call us into?
Discispleship
Name the four ways in which Jesus instituted the Church.
1. By preaching the kingdom of God
2. By sending His disciples
3. By giving Himself fully for the Church
4. By creating the structure of the Church
Provide three examples of when the Church's unity been damaged.
The Great Schism, The Protestant Reformation, Heresy
Why do Cardinals wear red?
Because red symbolizes the blood of Jesus Christ!
The Catholic Church is considered to be a sacrament of ___________.
Salvation
Define discipleship.
Word used to describe the faithful who are called to be witnesses of Christ to the world.
What did St. Paul declare he was after being captured in Jerusalem during his third journey?
Why is the Church holy?
God created the Church (community of Catholics around the world), given the Church everything that we need for salvation, and the Church united with Christ.
Name 3 out of the 5 titles of the Pope.
Successor to Peter, Bishop of Rome, Head of the College of Bishops, Vicar of Christ, & Pastor of the Universal Church
Means bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situation and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine power of the Gospel itself. Must evangelize Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
Explain the difference between friendship and discipleship.
Answers may vary. Ms. Eckel will determine if correct or incorrect.
From where did St. Paul begin his first missionary journey?
Antioch, Syria
Who first used the term "catholic" in reference to the Church?
St. Ignatius of Antioch in his Letter to the Smyrnæans
What are names of the three ranks of the College of Cardinals?
Cardinal Deacons, Cardinal Priests, Cardinal Bishops
Why has the Catholic Church the only Church that has retained the fullness of salvation?
Because it is the only Church that has retained the fullness of the Four Marks (One, Holy, Catholic, & Apostolic)
...by living in communion with others.