Test 1 Flash Cards (December 2018)

Question 1

What are the Infancy Narratives?

Answer 1

Stories about Jesus’ birth and early life, in the gospels of Matthew and Luke.

The stories are told thru these miraculous events- The Annunciation, The Visitation, The Nativity, and The Presentation.

The proclaim that Jesus is the son of God (Messiah) and savior of the world.

Question 2

What are the Synoptic Gospels?

Answer 2

The first 3 gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke), all very similar.

Question 3

What is the meaning of the word “synoptic”?

Answer 3

“same view” or to “see together”

It describes the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke because they are so much alike.

Question 4

Name the 12 apostles

Answer 4

Peter  
Andrew
James the Greater
James the Less
John
Philip
Batholomew
Matthew 
Thomas
Jude
Simon
Judas
(Matthias- took Jude’s place after he betrayed Jesus)

Question 5

Name the symbols of the 4 gospel writers (Matthew, Mark,Luke and John)

Answer 5

Matthew: Man
Mark: Lion
Luke: Ox
John: Eagle

Question 6

3 titles of Jesus

Answer 6

Prophet
Priest
King

Question 7

What is the “Paschal Mystery”?

Answer 7

The passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ by which he heals us from sin and enables us to become children of God.

The Paschal Mystery is celebrated in the liturgy of the church, and we experience its saving effects in the sacraments.

Question 8

What is a parable?

Answer 8

A parable is one of the simple stories that Jesus told to show us what the Kingdom of God is like.

Parables present images drawn from everyday life

Question 9

Give one example of a parable

Answer 9

The Parable of the Rich Fool

A rich man didn’t have enough space to store his bountiful harvest so he built a bigger barn. He said to himself that he should rest and eat and drink and be merry because he had so much stored in his big barn. But God informed him that he would die that night and then all those things he stored up would go to waste. “Thus it will be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God”

Question 10

What are the 4 elements necessary for Reconciliation?

Answer 10

Contrition
Confession
Satisfaction
Absolution

Question 11

What is the meaning of the word “gospel”?

Answer 11

“Good news”

A gospel is the good news of god’s mercy and love that we experience by hearing the story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.

Question 12

Name 2 signs/symbols of Baptism

Answer 12

pick 2:

Oil
Candle
Water
White robe

Question 13

Who is considered the first and best Disciple?

Answer 13

Mary

Question 14

Who are the Pharisees?

Answer 14

Middle class Jews known for their love of the Torah or the law, the first 5 books of the Bible.

Question 15

What are the Sacraments of Initiation?

Answer 15

Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation

Question 16

What are the Sacraments of Healing?

Answer 16

Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

Question 17

What are the Sacraments of Service?

Answer 17

Holy Orders and Matrimony

Question 18

What is the meaning of the name Jesus?

Answer 18

“God saves”

Question 19

How many books are in the New Testament?

Answer 19

27

Question 20

What is a “gentile”?

Answer 20

A non-Jew

Question 21

What is RCIA?

Answer 21

RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

It is the process through which adolescents and adults become disciples of Jesus and join the community of believers.

There are 3 steps: catechumenate, election and initiation. Initiation includes the celebration of baptism, the Eucharist and Confirmation.

Question 22

What are “Beatitudes”?

Answer 22

The teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew’s Gospel.

The beatitudes are 8 ways of living the Christian life. They are the fulfillment of the commandments given to Moses, and they present the way to true happiness.