Apostolic: Founded on the Apostles

Who did Jesus choose to be the first leader of the Church?

• Paul

• John

• the Holy Spirit

• Peter

Which of the following was NOT a practice of the early Christian communities?

• caring for the needs of the community

• the breaking of bread

• reading the New Testament

• prayer

When Peter said that whoever honors God and acts uprightly is acceptable to God, he meant that

• only faithful Israelites could belong to the Church

• God's Salvation is for all people

• Jewish people could visit Gentiles

• the Catholic Church is apostolic

Peter said, "To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive ___________________." (Acts 10:43)

• forgiveness of sins through his name

• health and happiness forever

• love and praise

• honor and glory

Which of the following does NOT show the Church as reflecting the unity of the Trinity?

• being the People of God

• being led by the Magisterium

• being the Temple of the Holy Spirit

• being the Body of Christ

The reading of the Scriptures of ancient Israel in the worship life of early Christian communities is similar to ____________ at Mass today.

• a homily

• the reading of God's Word

• the Penitential Act

• the Eucharistic prayer

Jesus prayed that Peter's faith would be strong because Jesus knew Peter

• did not believe Jesus was the Messiah

• might not pray for himself

• would face challenges and hardships

• had witnessed the Transfiguration

The Church, led by the pope and bishops,

• does not use modern technology

• discourages growth and expansion

• can change the Apostles' Creed

• continues the mission of the Apostles

When Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" How did Peter respond in Matthew 16:15-16?

• You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God

• You are Jesus, my friend

• You are the Redeemer

• You are the Savior

A summary of the Catholic beliefs taught for almost 2000 year is the

• Magnificat

• Lord's Prayer

• Apostles' Creed

• Nicene Creed