any word, thought, or action done in hatred or defiance against God
What is blasphemy?
100
a special gift of the Holy Spirit given for the service of others, the good of the world, and particularly for the building up of the Church
What is a charism?
100
It was . . .
- Outlawed
- Many Christians persecuted & died.
What is Christianity during Nero's reign?
100
originally celebrated at the same time, however, that is not how it is done today
How were the Sacraments of Initiation originally celebrated?
100
a permanent spiritual mark that shows that a person has a new relationship with Jesus and a special standing in the Church
What is a character?
200
a person being formed in the Christian life through instruction and by the example of the faith community
What is a catechumen?
200
a person who prays for the needs of others
What is an intercessor?
200
This was considered treason in the Roman Empire. Most people professed their loyalty to the emperor instead of God.
What is significant about professing loyalty to God?
200
During the Sacrament of Confirmation, the celebrant anoints the forehead of the person being confirmed and says, "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit."
What takes place during our Confirmation?
200
the public prayer of the Church that celebrates the wonderful things God has done for us in Jesus Christ, the High Priest, and the way in which he continues the work of our Salvation
What is liturgy?
300
the process of becoming a Christian
What is the catechumenate?
300
the virtue that guides us to give to God and to others what is due to them
What is justice?
300
These are . . .
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Receiving the Eucharist for the first time
What are the Sacraments of Initiation?
300
Through the Eucharist, we are united with Christ.
What is significant about receiving the Eucharist?
300
a person who have been recently been initiated into the Church through the Sacrament of Initiation
What is a neophyte?
400
a permanent spiritual mark that shows that a person has a new relationship with Jesus & a special standing in the Church
What is a character?
400
the public prayer of the Church that celebrates the wonderful things God has done for us in Jesus Christ, the High Priest, and the way in which He continues the work of our salvation
What is liturgy?
400
We are born into original sin because of Adam and Eve.
What is significant about original sin?
400
Most people professed their loyalty to the emperor.
Who did most people profess their loyalty to long ago?
400
a piece of the body of a saint or something that belonged to a saint
What is a relic?
500
the unity of all dead or living who have been saved by Jesus
What is the Communion of Saints?
500
a person who dies for his or her faith
What is a martyr?
500
- We are recreated through the waters.
- The graces we receive consecrate us for worship.
- The graces we receive leave a character on our soul.
What happens to us during our Baptism?
500
"Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit."
What does the celebrant say during the Sacrament of Confirmation?
500
the Jewish court that ruled on matters of faith and practice among Jews