Misc.
What is evangelization?
the spreading of the Gospel of Christ. We evangelize by our words and our good actions.
What is a mystery?
a belief that cannot be fully understood; it is revealed to us by God and accepted through faith
T or F:
Because of the legalization of Christianity in the Roman Empire, Christians could openly worship God, build large, beautiful churches, adore God in song and procession, and develop iconography
True
This man was dissatisfied with life in the city, so he moved to the countryside to establish "a habit of a holy way of life." This led him to establish 12 monasteries.
St. Benedict
Daily Double: Who was his twin sister?
Christianity was legalized in the year...
312 AD
The pagans blamed the Christians for the fall of the Roman Empire saying "It's your fault because...
"you made us abandon our gods, so they abandoned us."
Daily Double: How did Christians respond?
What is the Incarnation?
When the Eternal Word of God became man while remaining truly God
T or F
Emperor Constantine made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.
False, it was Theodosius.
This bishop defended orthodox Christianity against heretical teachings, specifically Arianism
St. Athanasius
The first ecumenical council was called in the year...
The Divine Office is a seven-fold sequence prayer that feature what?
The Psalms
What is a rule?
a common set of practices and ways of living in a religious community
Daily Double: What is a vow?
T or F:
The Council of Nicaea was called to address the Arian heresy and draft and early version of the Nicene Creed.
True
Who was the Bishop of Hippo, known for his dramatic converstion?
St. Augustine
Daily Double: Who was his mom?
When was Christianity made the official religion of the Roman Empire?
380 AD
What does the word homoousios mean?
"same in being"
What is iconography?
the sacred portrayal of Christ and the saints
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St. Augustine responded to the fall of the Roman Empire by blaming the fall on the attacks from the Gothic tribes.
False, he responded by explaining the two-fold nature of the City of God, that glory is not found in earthly things, and that true glory is found for those who imitate Christ's humility.
This emperor legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire.
Constantine
How many years after Christianity was declared the official religion was Rome sacked and the empire began to fall?
30 years
What are the three vows Benedictine monks and nuns take when they enter the order?
stability, conversion, obedience
What is the City of God?
God’s kingdom eternally present in Heaven in the angels and saints and mysteriously present on earth in the pilgrim Church
T or F:
The five focuses of the Rule of St. Benedict includes prayer, fasting, almsgiving, sacrificing, and fellowship.
False
prayer, work, study, hospitality, renewal
This emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.
Theodosius
The second ecumenical council was called how many years after the first?
56 years