Religious Studies 8 - Forming of the Church Test Part 1

What is the definition of the word “Pentecost”?

• The five most important feast days in the Church calendar

• The feast that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and first disciples fifty days after Easter

• A group of 50 bishops who work closely with the Pope on Church matters

• The feast that celebrates Jesus’ return to Heaven after the Resurrection

What is the definition of the word “Apostles”?

• All of the followers of Jesus in the early Church

• The twelve men Jesus chose to be his closest followers and to share in his work and mission in a special way

• Men and women who continued Jesus’ mission in the years following the Resurrection

• All baptized members of the Church who share in Jesus’ mission and witness to him and his message but are not priests

What is the definition of the term “Apostolic Succession”?

• The order of importance of the Apostles

• The transfer of power and authority from Jesus to the Apostles

• The line of authority passing from Peter and the Apostles to the current Bishops

• Jesus’ mission of choosing his Apostles

What is the definition of the term “Holy Orders”?

• The orders the Apostles gave to deacons when they were ordained

• The Sacrament in which a baptized man is ordained as bishop, priest, or deacon.

• The rules a bishop gives to all new pastors

• The rules the Pope gives to all new bishops

What is the definition of the word “councils” within the Church?

• The room where groups meet

• Lawyers who represent people in court

• To give advice

• Gatherings of Apostles and the bishops during which they speak about the faith of the Church, her teachings, and important issues.

6. What was the “Council of Jerusalem”?" Explain in your own words!

What was the first part of the Jesus story to be written down?

• The birth of Jesus

• The trial before Pilote, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Paschal mystery.

• The Last Supper Story

• Jesus calls the first Apostles

What main message can we take away from the visit of the Magi (Wise men, the 3 kings) and shepherds (birth of Jesus) and Jesus’ ministry?

What type of Messiah were the Jewish people expecting? (Choose more than 1)

• Peaceful, loving, and humble

• Political and Military leader

• Revolutionary

• One who would overthrow the Romans

10. How did Jesus fit into this expectation, or not? (refers to question 9)