Jesus
What does the term "resurrection" mean with regards to Jesus?
Refers to the event in which Jesus was raised from the dead by God 3 days after his death
The ______________ was involved in every aspect of the spread of Christianity and helped the Church make decisions.
Holy Spirit
True or False - Paul was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus?
False, he was alive during Jesus' lifetime but did not come to know him directly when Jesus was alive.
A sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in his love and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses against God and against our sisters and brothers
Reconciliation (confession)
What is prayer?
Being in communication and in relationship with God
What does the term "ascension" mean with regards to Jesus and when did this happen? (hint:days)
Refers to the time when Jesus left the earth and entered the Kingdom of Heaven - 40 days after resurrecting from the dead.
The Holy Spirit is the _________________________ of God.
Life-giving breath ("ruah" - Hebrew)
Paul did what to Christians?
He persecuted them. He arrested and imprisoned them.
A sacrament that strengthens a person's commitment to their faith and equips them to be a witness for Christ.
What does "Creed" mean and give me an example of one:
Creed means "I BELIEVE", a formal statement of Christian beliefs.
Apostles Creed
Give me 3 facts/details about Jesus' resurrection...
- Jesus’ body was claimed by a wealthy discipleof Jesus’ named Josephof Arimathea
- Joseph wrapped Jesus’ body in a burial cloth called a shroud and laid it in a tomb made of stone
- Mary Magdalene and Mary (not his mother) saw the empty tomb first
- a large stone was rolled into place at the entrance of the tomb
- Jewish leaders’ feared that the disciples would steal Jesus’ body and then claimed that Jesus had risen from the dead
- Jesus’ body was no longer in the tomb when various people visited
- The people who go to the tomb find out that Jesus is no longer dead but alive, and that he will reveal himself to them again, soon
- Witnesses experience Jesus among them in striking ways
What is Pentecost?
Pentecost is the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to guide the Church.
AKA "Birthday of the Church"
Paul was known as a __________________ in his early life, which is?
Pharisee - Member of an ancient Jewish group/sect distinguished by strict observance of the traditional and written law
The Holy Spirit is symbolically represented by?
A dove (or fire)
Why is prayer SO important for us?
Give me 2 reasons...
- Reminded of God’s presence in our world and that we are living in God’s time and space
- Inner space is cultivated by allowing silence into one’s life
- Can better listen to God’s presence in our life
- Deepens our relationship with God
- Personal transformation
Define what happened at the "Road to Emmaus"?
And give me 2 pieces of info...
On the Road to Emmaus appearance is one of the early post-resurrection appearances of Jesus after his crucifixion and the discovery of the empty tomb.
- the Lord appeared to them as a stranger (did not show them a face they could recognize)
- they loved Him, they also doubted Him
- Jesus listened to their anxieties, doubts and pains along the way
- He guided them from a place of “hopelessness to celebration”
- They could see His real presence (face) in the breaking of the bread at the end
When do we celebrate Pentecost?
50 Days after Easter
Paul's conversion happened on the Road to ___________________. What are 2 pieces of information about this event?
- Encountered the risen Christ on the Road to Damascus
- Encountered a blinding light that knocked him off his horse
- Heard the voice of Jesus "Saul, Saul why are you persecuting me"
- Spent many years after the experience reflecting on what had happened (14 years)
- Radically changed his life after (converted)
What are the 3 groups that the 7 Sacraments can be categorized into?
- Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
- Healing (Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick)
- Service & Commitment (Matrimony, Holy Orders)
Vocal Prayer (talking to God - both formal and informal prayers)
Meditative Prayers (focusing the mind to be better attuned to God’s presence)
Contemplation (the prayer of ‘being with’ or present to God)
What can we learn from the Road to Emmaus event?
Jesus compassionately walks as a friend on one's own journey, empathetically listening to our sorrows and hesitations, and spends quality time accompanying us through the process of inner healing and development
Name me 3 of the 5 Actions of the Catholic Church?
1. Catholic Church proclaims Jesus Christ
2. Worship Christ through the Sacraments
3. Forms a Communion of People
4. Gives Witness (message of salvation, healing, forgiveness, and love)
5. Serve Others
What makes St. Paul a significant figure in the Bible?
Give me 2 reasons.
Missionary Work
- Spread the Gospel to Gentiles (and Jewish ppl too)
- Established many Christian communities in the Roman Empire
- Wrote about half of the New Testament (write 14 of the 27 books)
- Martyred for his faith
Name me 5 of the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit:
- Wisdom - Counsel
- Understanding - Fortitude
- Knowledge - Piety
- Fear of the Lord
What are the 5 common reasons why people pray?
Thanksgiving
Intercession
Petition
Confession