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WorksheetsPeter, Apostles, and the Church
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
The word 'Apostles' is a Greek word for __.
One who is sent forth and entrusted with a mission, a foreign mission
A teacher of the law
A ruler of the synagogue
A writer of scriptures
Who is one of the members of 'The Inner Circle' mentioned in the image?
James
Paul
Matthew
Thomas
Who is one of the members of 'The Inner Circle' mentioned in the image?
John
Andrew
Philip
Bartholomew
Who is one of the members of 'The Inner Circle' mentioned in the image?
Simon Peter
Judas
Thomas
James the Less
How many days after Passover or Easter is Pentecost celebrated?
40 days
50 days
60 days
10 days
Pentecost occurs 10 days after the ________.
Ascension
Resurrection
Transfiguration
Annunciation
Pentecost is considered the Birthday of the Church, similar in importance to which two other Christian celebrations?
Christmas and Easter
Passover and Hanukkah
Thanksgiving and New Year
Good Friday and Palm Sunday
The Jewish Festival of Weeks is celebrated how many weeks after Passover?
5 weeks
6 weeks
7 weeks
8 weeks
On the last day (50th) of the Jewish Festival of Weeks, what two things are celebrated?
The giving of the Law (Torah) and the harvest
The birth of Jesus and the resurrection
The creation of the world and the flood
The exodus and the plagues
Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, granting gifts and the fruits of the Holy Spirit such as ________, morality, and ethics.
humanity
wealth
power
fame
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, the Gifts of the Holy Spirit are 'habits,' 'instincts,' or 'dispositions' provided by God as supernatural helps to man in the process of his ________.
perfection
salvation
creation
redemption
The heroic character traits that Jesus Christ possesses are shared with the members of his mystical body, the Church.
True
False
These traits are infused into every Christian as a permanent endowment at ________, helping them to grow in holiness and making them fit for heaven.
baptism
confirmation
marriage
ordination
One of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit is _________.
Wisdom
Courage
Patience
Charity
One of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit is _________.
Understanding
Wealth
Fame
Strength
St. Paul lists the fruits of the Holy Spirit in his letter to the Galatians. These are ______ traits of the Holy Spirit.
character
physical
historical
temporary
St. Paul lists the fruits of the Holy Spirit in his letter to the Galatians. By exercising the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we then bear ______ of the Holy Spirit.
fruit
gifts
miracles
signs
St. Paul lists the fruits of the Holy Spirit in his letter to the Galatians. The more we bear fruit, the more ______ we become.
holy
wealthy
famous
powerful
According to Galatians 5:22-23, what is one of the fruit of the Spirit? The fruit of the Spirit is ________.
love
anger
greed
envy
According to Galatians 5:22-23, what is one of the fruit of the Spirit? The fruit of the Spirit is ________.
self-control
envy
greed
pride
What does the symbol 'Wind/Breath' represent in both the Old Testament and the Gospels?
Baptism/cleanses
Energizing power within the apostles
Peace and new beginnings
God's appearances
What does the symbol 'Fire' represent in both the Old Testament and the Gospels?
Anointing/God's approval
Peace and new beginnings
'Tongues of fire' to proclaim the word of God
Indication that we belong to God
What does the symbol 'Dove' represent in both the Old Testament and the Gospels?
Peace and new beginnings
Baptism/cleanses
God's appearances
Finger of God with his written law
What does the symbol 'Oil' represent in both the Old Testament and the Gospels?
Anointing/God's approval
Peace and new beginnings
Finger of God with his written law
Baptism/cleanses
What is Jesus’ true identity?
Messiah
Prophet Elijah
King Herod
John the Baptist
Did Jesus intend to establish a Church?
Yes
No
Maybe
Only in some places
Did the Church that Christ established have one human leader and one head of the Apostles?
Yes, Peter
No, John
Yes, Paul
No, James
Does that leader of the Church have the authority to govern; make laws that are binding and to allow certain freedoms?
Yes–Peter = 1st pope
No–the leader has no authority
Only in spiritual matters, not laws
Only with the approval of the congregation
A leader who is given God’s help (grace) in leading and teaching?
Papal Infallibility
Transubstantiation
Original Sin
Apostolic Succession
According to Mt. 16:16, how did Peter respond to Jesus?
You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.
You are Elijah, returned from the dead.
You are John the Baptist, risen again.
You are a great prophet sent by God.
Who is depicted in the image shown?
St. Peter
St. Paul
St. John
St. Andrew
What does the name Peter (Greek: Petros or Aramaic: Kepha) mean?
Rock or massive rock.
Light or illumination.
Wisdom or knowledge.
Peace or harmony.
Strength or power.
What does the name change from Simon to Peter signify?
Peter as leader/mediator of a covenant.
Peter as a fisherman.
Peter as a prophet.
Peter as a scribe.
True or False: The word 'Church' in Mt 16:18 refers to many churches.
True
False
According to Mt 16:19, what did Jesus entrust to St. Peter?
The sword of justice
The keys of the kingdom of heaven
The crown of glory
The book of life
What do the 'keys' symbolize in the context of St. Peter?
Wealth
Supreme authority over the Church as kingdom of heaven on earth
Knowledge
Friendship
Peter is known as the ______ of Christ.
Vicar
Disciple
Prophet
Apostle
What does the term 'Vicar' mean?
Administrative deputy or substitute, like vice president
Teacher
Servant
Messenger
At the Mensa Christi (John 21:15-19), who did Jesus ask three times, 'Do you love me'?
Peter
John
James
Andrew
The three 'Yes' replies from Peter were to make up for how many denials?
Three denials
Two denials
Four denials
Five denials
What is Papal Succession?
The election of a new bishop
The unbroken line of bishops of Rome tracing their lineage back to St. Peter
The appointment of cardinals
The crowning of kings
The Church is called 'Roman Catholic' because ______ led it from Rome.
Peter
Paul
John
James
The five models of the Church are a comprehensive representation of different explanations of it's (a)
St. Paul is known an apostle of __?
The Israelites
The Jews
The Gentiles
The Romans
The four marks of the Church are characteristics or attributes that define the Catholic Church's identity and ___
Ruling
Power
Authority
Mission
