Test 1 Flash Cards (December 2018)
(22 cards)
What are the Infancy Narratives?
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.
What are the Synoptic Gospels?
The first 3 gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke), all very similar.
What is the meaning of the word “synoptic”?
“same view” or to “see together”
It describes the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke because they are so much alike.
Name the 12 apostles
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)
Name the symbols of the 4 gospel writers (Matthew, Mark,Luke and John)
Matthew: Man
Mark: Lion
Luke: Ox
John: Eagle
3 titles of Jesus
Prophet
Priest
King
What is the “Paschal Mystery”?
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.
What is a parable?
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
Give one example of a parable
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”
What are the 4 elements necessary for Reconciliation?
Contrition
Confession
Satisfaction
Absolution
What is the meaning of the word “gospel”?
“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.
Name 2 signs/symbols of Baptism
pick 2:
Oil
Candle
Water
White robe
Who is considered the first and best Disciple?
Mary
Who are the Pharisees?
Middle class Jews known for their love of the Torah or the law, the first 5 books of the Bible.
What are the Sacraments of Initiation?
Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation
What are the Sacraments of Healing?
Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
What are the Sacraments of Service?
Holy Orders and Matrimony
What is the meaning of the name Jesus?
“God saves”
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
What is a “gentile”?
A non-Jew
What is RCIA?
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.
What are “Beatitudes”?
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.
