Language Sleuths
Jesus renamed the Apostle Simon, calling him Peter (petros in Greek), which means...
Rock
Servant leadership is one of the sacramental graces associated with...
Holy Orders
What does it mean for a Sacrament to be annulled?
The person receiving it wasn't open to the grace of the Sacrament at the time. So even though they performed the ritual, they didn't truly receive the Sacrament.
In the ritual when deacons are promoted to priests, they have to lie on their stomachs. What's the symbolism?
Stay humble, don't seek to dominate
List all Seven Sacraments
Baptism
Eucharist
Matrimony
Anointing of the Sick
Reconciliation
Confirmation
Holy Orders
The ancient Greek word presbuteros gives us the English word "priest," and it's literal translation is...
Elder or leader
Matrimony has two sacramental graces associated with it. Name one:
-Grace for the couple to love each other until death
-To be good parents and members of a community
Why was Jesus' harsh stance on divorce feminist for its time?
Divorced women were at risk for abuse and homelessness
Give a definition of priest that could apply to any religion that has/had them:
A religious leader who makes sacrifices and/or performs rituals on behalf of others.
Define Sacrament
One of the seven most important rituals of the Church, all instituted by Jesus
The ancient Greek word, diakonia, gives us the English "deacon." What's it mean?
Servant
You have sinned, but God still sees you as worthy for Heaven. What type of grace is that?
Sanctifying
St. Paul suggested that people shouldn't get married and definitely shouldn't get divorced. He and the first Christians believed something that most modern Christians don't. What was it? (Hint: it was the same reason many were not having children)
Apocalyptic thinking - the early Christians thought Christ's return would happen within a few years
What did Melchizedek give to Abram?
Bread and wine
What was Jesus' beef with the Jewish priesthood of His time?
They were becoming exploitative/greedy
The ancient Greek word episkopos gives us the English word for "bishop," but the literal translation would be...
Many of you said that your families grew closer after a tragedy, and it turned out to be a good thing in the long run. You all experienced this type of grace:
Actual
A good marriage should have these three characteristics:
(you can list the official names in the Catechism or the simpler synonyms I gave you)
Indissolubility (Permanent)
Unity (Faithful)
Openness to children (Fruitful)
Why don't modern Jews have priests?
The Jewish priesthood ended when the Romans destroyed the 2nd Temple in Jerusalem. No Temple, no priests!
In ideal situations, Laying on of Hands will happen in which three Sacraments?
Confirmation
Anointing of the Sick
Holy Orders
If we dissect the Hebrew name Melchizedek, it most likely means...
My King is Righteousness
My God is Righteousness
Give a definition of grace that could apply to all categories of it:
A free, undeserved gift from God
What is the main difference between matrimony and marriage
What is the main reason Melchizedek is a mysterious figure and puzzling for biblical scholars?
He was a priest of God, but as far as we know, Abraham was the first historical person God spoke to.
How are the beliefs of Apostolic Succession and in persona christi connected?