Pentecost

What event is celebrated by Christians on the day of Pentecost?

• The resurrection of Jesus

• The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles

• The birth of Jesus

• The baptism of Jesus

What miraculous ability did the Apostles receive when the Holy Spirit descended upon them?

• Ability to heal instantly

• Ability to become invisible

• Ability to speak in different tongues

• Ability to fly

Who delivered a powerful sermon to the crowd during Pentecost?

• John

• Matthew

• Peter

• James

Approximately how many people were converted to Christianity as a result of Peter's sermon on Pentecost?

• About 500

• About 1,000

• About 2,000

• About 3,000

What symbols are associated with the Holy Spirit's descent on Pentecost?

• Light and water

• Fire and wind

• Earth and metal

• Sun and moon

What does the symbol of fire represent in the context of Pentecost?

• Destruction

• Guidance

• Purification

• Power

How did the crowd initially react to the Apostles speaking in different tongues?

• They were confused

• They were angry

• They were indifferent

• They were amused

What impact did the events of Pentecost have on the early Christian community?

• It led to a decrease in followers

• It caused division among the Apostles

• It strengthened and expanded Christianity

• It had no significant impact

Why is Pentecost often considered the "birthday" of the Church?

• It is the day Jesus was born

• It marks the start of Jesus's ministry

• It is the day the Holy Spirit created the Church through the Apostles

• It is a traditional celebration of the Church's founding saints

What is considered the significance of Pentecost in Christian tradition?

• It celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus.

• It marks the beginning of Lent
• It commemorates the birth of Jesus
• It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, marking the birth of the Christian Church.