JESUS
What are the 3 roles of Christ we discussed in class?
1. Reveal the truth of the Father
2. Fulfill the Old Law
3. Prepare the way for the Holy Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Spirit of Divine Love and Divine Life.
Third person of the Holy Trinity
What is 'the Church'? (2 meanings)
The people of God under the new covenant.
The governing body which possesses the living authority of Christ.
What are the 4 Marks of the Church
One
Holy
Catholic
Apostolic
Who gave the Apostles authority to govern and guide the church?
Jesus.
Give 1 example as to how Jesus reveals the truth of God the Father to us.
He physically embodies God to us.
He teaches us about God through parables.
He performs miracles of healing to show that God cares for us.
What are the 2 roles of the Holy Spirit as discussed in class?
To guide the faithful
To animate, guide, and guard the Church
Who founded the Catholic Church?
Jesus.
What does it mean that the Church is One?
What is Apostolic Succession?
It refers to the authority given to the Apostles, by Christ, which has been maintained and passed on in an unbroken chain of succession.
Name 1 Old Testament character that prefigured Christ.
Noah
Abraham
Moses
David
How can we be sure that the Holy Spirit is guiding the Church?
Because Jesus promised that He would come as a Counselor to us. (John 14: 25-26)
"...But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
What does the Church extend to us in order that we might receive Divine grace and participate in Divine life?
The Sacraments
What does it mean that the Church is Holy?
the Church is Holy because She is founded by Christ, animated by the Holy Spirit, and provides the means by which we can become Holy. :)
What US President is on the penny?
Abraham Lincoln.
Why is Christ's fulfillment of the Old Law important for us?
Because by His perfect sacrifice, we are free from the weight of the Old Law. He has opened for us the torrent of Divine Mercy, and now we're able to be united in relationship with God.
When do we receive the indwelling of the Holy Spirit?
At baptism, when we are 'born' into the spiritual life.
in Matthew 16:18 Jesus appoints Peter as the first leader and Pope of the Church. What does this scripture say?
"And I tell you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it."
How is the Church Catholic?
Catholic -> meaning UNIVERSAL
1. through the Sacraments (because they're the same across place and time)
2. through the mission which extends universally to ALL people.
How many nieces and nephews does Ms. Smith Have?
13
What does Christ say about the Holy Spirit in John 14: 25 - 26?
"These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
Through baptism we become adopted sons and daughters of God. Therefore, we become heirs of the Kingdom of God.
How is the authority given to the Apostles bestowed on their successors today?
Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders. (Bishops, Priests, and Deacons)
What is the Apostolic mission of the Church?
To bring the salvation won by Christ to the whole world by "making disciples of all nations, baptizing them, and teaching them to observe all that Jesus commanded."
When was the word 'Catholic' first used or by who?
St. Ignatius of Antioch in 110.