What is the word for the men from the 1st-8th centuries AD who were given this title based on their monumental contributions to the Church, especially their extensive teaching and writing about the Faith in order to help it grow and develop?

During the early church, apologists fought against _____ which were incorrect and otherwise errant understandings or teachings about certain doctrinal matters or dogmas.

An example of someone who was an apologist and early Church Father was _____.

Sacraments are rooted in the words and actions of __________.

Which 3 sacraments are part of Christian Initiation?

Which sacrament forgives sins after Baptism?

Who established the basic organizational structure of the Church?

Because Christianity was outlawed by the Roman government, the

growth of the Church diminished in the first three centuries

__________ are ordained members of the Church hierarchy who help at Mass, they proclaim the Gospel and preach the homily.

One of the reasons the Catholic religion has survived for over 2000 years is because people weren’t afraid to tell others about their relationship with Jesus through ____________.

The word martyr literally means “witness.”

Which one of these Church Fathers died of natural causes instead of martyrdom?

What word means “people who are undergoing a period of study and spiritual preparation before receiving the Sacrament of Baptism”?

The “secret meetings” Christians were accused of holding were actually celebrations of the Lord’s Supper.