Chapter 2 Test: Christ Institutes the Church

Question 1

Apostle

Answer 1

literally “one who is sent.” Jesus selected twelve to be in His inner circle of companions and to carry out His mission after His Ascension.

Question 2

Parable

Answer 2

a brief narrative or allegory used to illustrate and explain moral or spiritual principles.

Question 3

Catholic

Answer 3

“universal”. As used in the early Church, the term referred to the fact that the Gospel of Christ was for the entire world.

Question 4

Kingdom of Heaven

Answer 4

a name of the Church used frequently by Jesus; it highlights the relationship between the Davidic Covenant and the Church

Question 5

Real Presence

Answer 5

term used to describe the Eucharist, in which Jesus is really and fully present under the species of bread and wine

Question 6

Mystical Body of Christ

Answer 6

faithful people of God, who in supernatural way become one body, with Christ as its head

Question 7

Bride of Christ

Answer 7

a name of the Church derived from the writings of St. Paul; highlights the purity and holiness that Christ bestowed upon the Church.

Question 8

Divine Filiation

Answer 8

refers to the fact that the Sacrament of Baptism makes us spiritual children of God

Question 9

Abba

Answer 9

a name Jesus used for God the Father and invited us to use in our prayer as well

Question 10

Family of God

Answer 10

a name of the Church that highlights the intimate communion the Father offers to man in the Person of Jesus Christ

Question 11

Pilgrim Church

Answer 11

name sometimes used to describe the Church because it’s on a “journey” in this world; It teaches us to seek holiness by traveling to the House of the Father

Question 12

How does St. Paul use the image of marriage?

Answer 12

Marriage is a symbol of the relationship between God and Church, marriage is restored in the Church

Question 13

What are some of the familial qualities of the Church?

Answer 13

We gather in a house, called by name, gather at table for a meal (Eucharist), share a mother (the Church), celebrate, follow rules

Question 14

What does the parable of the weeds and the wheat explain about the Church?

Answer 14

There will be evil in the Kingdom on earth, until the end of time

Question 15

How does Christ fulfill the promise to David?

Answer 15

God promises David an heir that will reign forever - which is Jesus, whose reign is the Church

Question 16

What experience of St. Paul led to a deeper understanding of the Church as the Body of Christ?

Answer 16

His conversion where Jesus identifies with the Church. He said when you persecute the Church, you persecute Jesus.

Question 17

What does the Church being the Body of Christ say about our role in the Church?

Answer 17

Each of us have a different part of the work of the Church, just as a body has different parts for different functions.

Question 18

Why does Jesus share His authority?

Answer 18

The Apostles are given a share in Jesus’s authority to help in His public ministry. The Apostles formed the Church to carry out Christ’s mission after His Ascension.

Question 19

What Old Testament figure do the details of Christ infancy show He is connected to?

Answer 19

Different scenes from Christ’s infancy show His connection to David; showing that He is the promised Messiah who will re-establish the Kingdom

Question 20

What does the parable of the leaven say about the Church?

Answer 20

The Church is sanctifying the world from within. The Kingdom of Heaven lives by people growing and spreading the word.

Question 21

How is Christ still present in the Church?

Answer 21

Christ is present in the Church by the celebration of the Eucharist. Jesus gives us His Body, saying He will abide in us and we will abide in Him.

Question 22

How is the Church the New Temple?

Answer 22

Christ gives us His body as the new Temple, where we gather to worship, just as Solomon built the old temple.

Question 23

From where is the Church born?

Answer 23

The Church comes from God’s creation of Adam and Eve to be in relationship with Him. The Church is how God re-gathers humanity to Himself, pierced in the side.

Question 24

How id the Church the People of God?

Answer 24

The Church is a pilgrimage through earth toward heaven as God’s chosen people. God gathers all the nations into His people in the Church

Question 25

What kind of relation with the Father is Jesus calling us to?

Answer 25

Jesus reveals the Father's love in a deeply personal way. This allows us to turn to Him in a Fatherly manner.

Question 26

How does Christ and the Church fulfill the promise to Abraham?

Answer 26

Jesus's sacrifice finalized the new covenant of Abraham and establishes the Church. God promises Abraham's descendants universal blessing by the fulfillment of the Church.

Question 27

Essay: How does God prepare the Church in the Old Testament?

Answer 27

Throughout history, God prepared the Church. This can be seen through several accounts of the Old Testament. God began preparing the Church at the very beginning. He created Adam and Eve to be in relationship with Him, which was lost during the fall. However, the Church is how God re-gathers humanity to Himself. Abraham is another great example of God's preparation of the Church. He promised universal blessing through Abraham's descendants, which is fulfilled in the Church. Also, just as Abraham's offering of Isaac finalizes the covenant, Jesus's sacrifice finalizes the New Covenant and establishes the Church. Concerning Moses, the Israelites are united in the celebration of the Passover, which foreshadows Mass. All of these examples show how God prepares the Church in the Old Testament. They are all very important and still prevalent today!

Question 28

Essay: How is the Church like the Kingdom of David?

Answer 28

The Church can be related to the Kingdom of David. This can be done in many ways because there are many connections between the two. Firstly, the kingdom ruled by David is a Royal Dynasty. Jesus is the son of David who establishes the Kingdom with His new covenant. David is told that the king will be a son of God. Jesus is son from all eternity; we are united to Him through Baptism. Another example is that the queen mother will have an important role. Mary is the queen of Heaven and intercedes for us. One other example of a connection is in the Davidic covenant, the "thank offering" will be the main sacrifice in the Temple. Christ transforms the Israelites "thank offering" of unleavened bread and wine by instituting the Eucharist. All of these example are ways that the Davidic covenant connects to the Church. These are all very important, and still very prevalent today.