Ch 10 CCD Exam Review

Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe the missionary character of Mar Thoma Christians?

• Had their own style of evangelization

• Gave importance to keep up their faith and bear witness to it

• Imposed their faith on others through compulsion/violence

• Had high moral standard and respected in the community

What is the first missionary activity of each Christian?

• Life Witness

• Dialogue

• Faith

• Love

The missionary activities in India became active and alive with the:

• Coming of the western missionaries in the 16th century

• The establishment of the Syro-Malabar hierarchy

• Intolerant attitude of Indian culture

• Existence of different religious faiths

Other than being a life-witness and living a life of love, what is the other style of mission activities mentioned in the chapter?

• Giving to the poor

• Forming parishes

• Dialogue among religions

• Being a missionary leader

Until the 16th century, the person who ruled the whole Church all over India was known as the:

• Archdiocese head

• Bishop of the Church

• Archdeacon of India

• Diocesan Apostolate

The Second Vatican Council teaches that each individual church has the freedom and right to do which two things? (Select all that apply)

• Spread the Gospel message to the poor, the sick, and the suffering

• Proclaim the Word of God based on its faith traditions

• Establish self-governing setup and grow

• Be conformed to nearby communities to practice some form of faith

Each individual Church requires a mission diocese.

• True

• False

What 3 values have much importance in Indian and Syro-

Malabar traditions? (Select all that applies)

• Fasting

• Prayer

• Penance

• Ashram Life

• Missionary life

Who established Syro-Malabar Heirarchy following the loss of governing power of the Archdeacon?

• Pope Pius XI

• St. Thomas

• Archdeacon of India

• Bishop

The most powerful means to proclaim Jesus

• Missionary activities

• Dialogue

• Life Witness

• Life of love