Chapter 1
What is the paschal mystery?
the birth, death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ
What is the climax of salvation history
Covenant of Jesus
What is the annunciation
when the angel Gabriel told Mary that she was going to have Jesus
What is a disciple?
someone who follows Jesus
When did Jesus enter into his passion?
At the Garden
Which creation account is a poetic interpretation of how the universe began?
the first
What land was promised to Abraham?
Canaan
What is the meaning of the name Jesus?
God Saves
What is an Apostle?
someone who follows Jesus, but also goes and preaches his message
What does Hosanna mean
O Lord grant salvation
What is the name of the Babylonian Creation Myth?
Enuma Elish
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
What happened at Jesus's baptism?
the skies opened
A dove flew down
a voice cried out
Why is Peter called the "rock of the church"
He recognized Jesus as the son of God
Define Expiation
Putting right an offense against truth or justice
Which sense of scripture is typological?
Allegorical
What did Ezekiel prophesize about?
Dry Bones
What can we learn from the temptation of Jesus?
That we should not fall to temptation, we should choose to follow God with our free will, and should remain loyal to God.
Jesus was just as human as the rest of us
What is Transubstantiation?
The conversion of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ
Define Atonement
Emphasizes making right the offense by paying the just penalty
How did God create men and women?
In both his image and likeness
Original sin resulted in which covenant?
Covenant of Jesus
Where did the holy family flee to and why?
They fled to Egypt to get away from King Harrod. He was killing all of the infant boys within Judea
What is the message of the Parable of the Sower?
to be open to God's message
How was Jesus able to bridge the gap between the Father and humans in a unique way.
he is both truly god and truly man