Encounter: Lesson 8 - The Church (and Your Role in It)

What did the Apostles do after receiving the Holy Spirit at Pentecost?

• They began to preach the Gospel boldly.
• They wrote letters to tell people about Jesus.
• They waited for more signs before sharing the message.
• They kept quiet and didn't tell anyone about Jesus.

What does the Holy Spirit empower believers to do according to the text?

• To perform miracles and heal people
• To witness for Jesus and spread the Gospel
• To understand all the mysteries of God instantly
• To judge others and decide who is right or wrong

Which of the following best describes the role of the Apostles after Jesus' resurrection?

• They focused on praying and staying quiet about Jesus' teachings.
• They preached the Gospel and established the Church.
• They traveled to different countries to spread new religions.
• They wrote stories about Jesus to share with others.

What was one of the first actions of the Apostles after Jesus' ascension?

• They celebrated a big feast to honor Jesus.
• They prayed and waited for the Holy Spirit.
• They went out to spread Jesus' teachings immediately.
• They wrote down Jesus' teachings in a book.

What did the Apostles do during the nine days of prayer before Pentecost?

• They celebrated a special feast and had a big meal together.
• They prayed and waited for the Holy Spirit.
• They went out to teach others about Jesus.
• They built a special place to worship God.

What was the significance of the nine days of prayer mentioned in the text?

• They were a special time for fasting and giving gifts.
• They marked the beginning of a new religious holiday.
• They were a festival with food and games after praying.
• They were the first novena.

What did the Apostles do during the first novena?

• They prayed and waited for the Holy Spirit.
• They wrote down their hopes and dreams for the future.
• They went out to spread the message to others.
• They fasted and did not speak to anyone.

What was the first act of the Apostles after receiving the Holy Spirit?

• They waited quietly for instructions from Jesus.
• They went back home to tell their friends about Jesus.
• They performed miracles to show they had the Holy Spirit.
• They began to preach the Gospel.

How did the Apostles change after receiving the Holy Spirit?

• They stopped talking about Jesus and kept their beliefs secret.
• They started to write many books about Jesus.
• They became brave and joyful preachers.
• They started to perform miracles and heal people.

How did the Apostles begin to spread the Gospel after Pentecost?

• They traveled and preached wherever they went.
• They wrote letters to spread the message.
• They organized large gatherings in one city to tell everyone there.
• They stayed in Jerusalem and told only their friends.