Theology Test~4/25/17 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Spiritual
adhering to personal belief system
Religious
adhering to established belief system
Paschal Mystery
God’s saving plan that is accomplished by the redemptive passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Resurrection
The fundamental event in Salvation History, without which there is no Christianity.
Church
a community of people called out of the world by God to be the visible and physical presence of God on Earth.
Ascension
When Jesus’ body and soul enter heaven
Pentecost
when the Holy Spirit descends upon the 12 apostles and Mary
The Great Comission
Resurrected Jesus instructing disciples to spread messages.
“The Way”
Old Christianity
Hierarchy
a system of government with rulers and their successors.
Holy Orders
orders to become a church offical
Priesthood
steps to become a priest
Penance
Redemption for sinning
Confirmation
To accept as a full member of the church
Sacrament
a holy vow
Who is the well-known Pharisee who helped with Jesus’s burial?
Nicodemus
What does it mean when the Church “assimilates”?
Takes in the good
What does it mean for the Church to be “counter-cultural”?
It is not a democratic institution.
Where was the head quarters of the early church?
The Upper Room
What is not one of the groups of Holy Orders?
Cardinal
