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Reorder the following key Christological events chronologically (first to last):

• Annunciation

• Incarnation

• Transfiguration

• Paschal Mystery

• Pentecost

Answer explanation

Annunciation = Angel Gabriel telling Mary she's going to give birth to the Christ.

Incarnation = God becoming human through the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.

Transfiguration = Jesus' divinity revealed to the disciples on the mountain.

Paschal Mystery = Jesus' passion, death, resurrection, and ascension.

Pentecost = the descent of the Holy Spirit and birth of the Church.

The doctrine of the Catholic Church that teaches God is the unity of three persons (Father, Son, Spirit) in one essence or being.

• Trinity

• Incarnation

• Pantheism

• Paschal Mystery

Answer explanation

Remember to watch this video for a detailed explanation of the Trinity.

Select the answer choice that best captures what this statement means:

The resurrection above all constitutes the confirmation of all Jesus’ works and teachings…his resurrection gives definitive proof of his divine authority (no. 651).

• The Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah are fulfilled in Jesus.

• The Resurrection promises that we too will be raised after death.

• The Resurrection shows that Jesus' teachings are to be trusted and followed.

• The Resurrection reconnects humanity with God.

Answer explanation

Confirmation = affirms;

Basically, this statement from the Catechism is telling us that Jesus' sayings and actions can be followed and trusted because the Resurrection shows us that he really was speaking the Truth.

Select the explanation that best captures what the following statement means:

Christ’s resurrection is the fulfillment of the promises both of the Old Testament and Jesus himself during his earthly life (no.652)

• The Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah are fulfilled in Jesus.

• The Resurrection promises that we too will be raised to life after our deaths.

• The Resurrection reconnects humanity with God.

• The Resurrection shows us why Jesus' words and teachings can be trusted and followed.

Select the explanation that best captures what the following statement means:

The Paschal Mystery has two aspects: by his death, Christ liberates us from sin; by his resurrection, he opens for us the way to a new life…that reinstates us to God’s grace (no. 654).

• The Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah are fulfilled in Jesus.

• The Resurrection promises that we will will be raised to life after death.

• The Resurrection reconnects humanity to God.

• The Resurrection shows us that Jesus' words and actions can be trusted and followed.

Answer explanation

Reinstates = a word that means reconnects or puts back into relationship with.

The idea is that Jesus' death was the payment for the debt of sin (atonement theology) AND the Resurrection is the evidence that God is fully accessible to all humans because of Jesus' sacrifice. Sin/death cannot separate us from God.

Select the explanation that best captures the following statement:

Christ’s resurrection is the principle and source of our future resurrection (no. 655).

• The Old Testament prophecies about the messiah are fulfilled in Jesus.

• The Resurrection promises that we too will be raised to life after our death.

• The Resurrection reconnects humanity with God.

• The Resurrection shows Jesus' words and teachings can be trusted and followed.

Match the following Christological concept with the description given:

• The lifelong journey of conforming one's life Jesus' teachings and example.

• Discipleship

• Through these events Jesus accomplished the redemption and salvation of humanity.

• Incarnation

• Jesus teaches that this is a present reality in-breaking into our world now.

• Salvation

• This is a cooperative work that starts with God and requires human response & participation.

• Reign (Kingdom) of God

• Through this, Jesus made human nature holy (restored its holiness).

• Paschal Mystery

Answer explanation

Be sure to review the Key Themes of Christology handout posted in the "Final Exam" topics section. Each of these themes (and others) are summarized there.

Match the following:

Key image of Jesus and the Gospel that emphasizes said image

• Teacher & Prophet

• Luke

• Compassionate Healer (Physician)

• Mark

• Incarnate Word/Logos

• John

• Suffering Servant

• Matthew

Answer explanation

If you don't remember this information go back to Unit 2 power point and Chart comparing the four Gospels

Match the following "fact" or information with the correct Gospel

• Only Gospel where Jesus uses the title, "I AM" to describe himself.

• Matthew

• Only Gospel that has a sequel to it.

• Mark

• This Gospel was likely written to early believers facing persecution.

• John

• The Sermon on the Mount is in this Gospel

• Luke

Answer explanation

If you don't remember this information go back to Unit 2 power point and Chart comparing the four Gospels

Reorder the following Gospels from earliest written to latest written (oldest to "newest").

• Mark

• Matthew

• Luke

• John

Answer explanation

If you don't remember this information go back to Unit 2 power point and Chart comparing the four Gospels