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Heresy
Important People
Church Leadership
Councils and Teachings
Early Church
100
Jesus is above human beings, but not equal with God the Father. Jesus is not fully Divine
What is Arianism
100
Credited with the significant growth of monasticism and establishing it as an enduring force in the Church. He wrote a famous and influential rule for the monastic life.
Who is St. Benedict of Nursia
100
Means "one who is sent" and can be used in reference to any missionary of the Church during the New Testament period. In reference to the twelve companions chosen by Jesus, also known as "the Twelve," the term refers to those special witnesses of Jesus on whose ministry the early Church was built and whose successor are the bishops.
What is Apostle
100
A formal statement of the beliefs of a group of people
What is Creed
100
The earliest people who followed Jesus were described by their fellow Jews using this term/phrase. Many of these earliest followers were living a jewish life as before, centered on the Temple, but they were living it in a different way by following Jesus. It was not until later on when Gentiles began following the way that they were identified distinctly as Christians.
What is The Way
200
The belief that Christ only has one nature
What is Monophysitism
200
Translated the Bible in to Latin (called the Vulgate).
Who is St. Jerome
200
Means "overseers"; ordained Church leaders who are successors of the Apostles and have received the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
What is Bishops
200
A title officially bestowed by the Church on those saints who are highly esteemed for their theological writings, as well as their personal holiness
What is Doctor of the Church
200
The third person of the the Holy Trinity who has existed with the Father and the Son always and forever. The Holy Spirit was present with the Father and the Son through creation and throughout God's saving plan of salvation for all humankind. The Holy Spirit was with Jesus always. After Jesus' ascension into heaven, the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and Mary to give them the grace to proclaim the message of the Gospel of Christ. The Holy Spirit has always been with the Church, continually making her holy. It is the Holy Spirit that builds, enlivens, and sanctifies the Church.
What is Holy Spirit
300
Christ's two natures were totally separated. Sort of like a split personality.
What is Nestorianism
300
Traditionally attributed as being the founder of monasticism.
What is St. Antony of Egypt
300
The superior and spiritual leader of a monastery (masculine/feminine)
What is Abbott/Abottess
300
A gathering of the Church's bishops from around the world convened by the Pope or approved by him to address pressing issues in the Church
What is Ecumenical Council
300
The collection of 27 books assembled after the Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and ascension that are recognized as the true word of God. The books can be organized into 4 different categories; (1) The Gospels; (2) The Acts of the Apostles; (3) The epistles or letters; (4) and Revelation. It reveals how Jesus as both fully God and fully man has come for the salvation of all of humanity and to inaugurate God's Kingdom on earth.
What is New Testament
400
Human beings are not tainted by original sin, and hence do not need grace in order to do good/attain salvation. We simply need to choose to do the right thing.
What is Pelagianism
400
An emperor of the Roman empire who had a conversion experience after winning a battle with the Lord's assistance. He legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire and was eventually Baptized himself at the end of his life.
Who is Constantine
400
A translation of the Latin sancta sedes, which literally mans "holy seat." The word see refers to a diocese or seat of a bishop. The Holy See is the seat of the central administration of the whole Church, under the leadership of the Pope, the Bishop of Rome.
What is Holy See
400
The union of Jesus Christ's divine and human natures in one Divine Person
What is Hypostatic Union
400
A synonym for "elder" in the Acts of the Apostles and an alternative word for "priest" today.
What is Presbyter
500
The belief that Jesus' human soul was replaced by the eternal logos. This heresy holds that Jesus is not fully human.
What is Apollinarianism
500
Bishop of Antioch around the year 69 A.D. On his way to be martyred, he wrote letters to his fellow Christians that urged them to be faithful to the apostolic teaching and to their bishops.
Who is St. Ignatius of Antioch
500
The Church's living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the Pope, the bishop of Rome.
What is Magisterium
500
The "God bearer", a name given to Mary
What is Theotokos
500
The instruction given by Jesus to his disciples in Matthew 28: 16-20, "...Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age."
What is Great Commission