8th Grade Religion Chapter 3

Peter came to realize that Christ had suffered and rose again for the salvation of both Jews and ________________________.

Paul encouraged the Gentiles to __________________________________________________.

Rather than focus on who they were before they knew Jesus, the early Christians focused on ________________________________________________.

The new Christians were a caring community except in how______________________.

Ways of working for the common good do not include:

• thinking of your own needs first

• treating all people with respect

• volunteering to feed the homeless

• supporting institutions that work to improve human life

The ______________________ stated that all people are called to be save in Jesus Christ.

Pope Pius IX was concerned because some scholars were teaching that _______________________ was more important than religion.

Vatican Council I adopted the dogma of _____________________________.

Which of the following was not a purpose of Vatican Council II?

• to encourage greater dialogue with other world religions

• to discourage the celebration of Mass in modern languages

• to encourage laypeople to take an active part in the Church's mission

• to support economic and political freedom for all people

________________________ said the Church is "the 'home of harmony' where unity and diversity know how to merge."