What is the purpose of the Church in the world today?

What does the word “convocation” mean?

What did Jesus do during his life that lead to the formation of the church?

TRUE/FALSE: The early Christian community were always referred to as Christians.

Gathering of Bishops (1962-1965) to make the message of faith more relevant to people in the twentieth century.

Religious movement that arose in the 16th century when leaders broke away from the Church and separate denominations of Christianity emerged.

The division that split the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Meeting of the Apostles (49 AD) to determine if Gentiles should convert to Judaism before becoming Christian.

The reign or rule of God over the hearts of people that leads to the expression and experience of unconditional love.

The Command of Jesus to Go and make disciples of all nations.

To proclaim and make real the Kingdom of God.

At what event did the proclamation of the Kingdom of God begin?

What literary form does Jesus use to tell stories that often had a surprising twist, to shock the people who were hearing them into a new way of thinking?

Mark of the Church: The Church began with Jesus and his teachings have been passed down through the Apostles to the bishops today.

Mark of the Church: The Church should have no divisions, it is united as one because the Trinity is one.

Mark of the Church: The Church is united to God, open to God’s grace and living a virtuous life.

Mark of the Church: The Church is universal and comprehensive.

What do we call the Mystery of the saving act of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection and ascension?

TRUE/FALSE: Christian faith teaches that salvation comes through belief in Christ as the only Son of God.

TRUE/FALSE: The Jews are Christians' spiritual ancestors who they hold a special honor as God’s chosen people.

TRUE/FALSE: Like Christians, Muslims believe that Jesus was the Son of God.

People who are not ordained or in a consecrated state of life.

People set aside for a holy purpose, fully dedicated to pursuing a more intimate relationship with God.

Non-ordained religious men living in community.

Ordained men living in community with a special ministry such as schools or hospitals.

Ordained men represent the bishop in teaching the faith, celebrating the Sacraments, and providing spiritual leadership in parishes.

TRUE/FALSE: Through their baptism, ALL Lay people are called to share in the 3-fold ministry of Christ as priests, prophets and kings.

The official teaching authority of the Church, the Pope and the Bishops of the world.

The official recognition that a deceased member of the Church is a saint.

A summary of Catholic doctrine about faith and morals.

A special gift or grace given to an individual Christian or a community.

An official teaching of the Church based on the revelation of God by and through Christ.

The leaders of the Church - the Pope and Bishops - are protected from fundamental error when formulating a specific teaching on matters of faith and morals.

A letter written by the Pope and sent to the whole Church.

The official church of the bishop of a diocese.

A direct successors of the Apostles. He s the spiritual leaders of a diocese and is responsible for the pastoral care of the people within his region.

Also called the Holy Father, he is the direct successor of Saint Peter, whom Christ made the foundation of the Church and entrusted with the keys of the Kingdom.