unit 2 study guide Flashcards
what’s the trinity?
the mystery of the existence of God in Three Persons
What Angel visited Mary to tell her she would soon be Jesus’ mother?
Gabriel
What does the First Commandment teach us?
That we are called to love God above all else.
What is the name of the people who travel to foreign lands to preach the Gospel to others?
Missionaries
What is a form of religious life in which men and women live out their vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in a stable community?
Christian Monasticism
What is the summary of Christian beliefs that was written after the first two ecumenical councils?
Nicene Creed
What is a form of prayer in which we speak to God and then listened to his response as we reflect on images, Scripture or events in Jesus’ life?
Meditation
How do we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ birth?
By reflecting on who he us and how his coming will shape our lives during Advent.
What does the 3rd commandment teach us?
Too take time for God
Who built Monte Cassino, a monastery, or place where monks live together in community?
Saint Benedict
What are messengers that God sent to awaken us to Christ’s presence among us?
Heralds
A great theologian or an expert in the study of God and his Revelation to the world
St. Thomas Aquinas
In the early church some people taught _______ or false teachings about Mary’s relationship with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit
heresies
the work of missionaries in traditionally Christian areas with people who may already know about Jesus and the Gospel
New Evangelization
“God is with us”
Emmanuel
What is the term that describes denial or rejection of the existence of God; also a sin?
Atheism
During what age did the Gospel eventually spread throughout Europe
Dark Ages
WHo founded the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Before celebrating what sacrament do we probably declare our faith by renewing our baptismal promises?
Confirmation
What did Saint Paul do after Jesus death?
Brought the message of the savior to the gentiles
Who became a bishop and preached in Germany for 30 years before he was murdered because of his faith in Jesus?
St Boniface
Who simplified music for liturgical celebrations in a form known as the Gregorian chant
Saint Gregory the great
What is the Pascal mystery?
The life, death, resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus
What is the first commandment?
I am the Lord, your God, you shall not have strange gods before me
