Questions and Answers
What does 'Agape' mean?
An early Christian religious meal that was at first closely related to the celebration of the Eucharist and often preceded this celebration; word means 'love'.
What is meant by 'Apocryphal'?
A work of literature that looks like scripture, but is not divinely inspired.
Who is an Apologist?
One who writes a work in order to defend and explain the Christian religion.
What does the word 'Apostle' mean?
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What is Apostolic Tradition?
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Who are Catechumens?
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In the scriptures, the ________ is described as the Body of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit and 'thing belonging to the Lord'.
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What is Church History?
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What does 'Deposit of Faith' refer to?
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What is the Didache?
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What does Ichthys stand for?
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What does martyrdom mean?
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What is a Presbyter?
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What is the Sign of the Cross?
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The public revelation of Jesus ended with the death of ____.
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What are the marks of the Church?
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What does the anchor symbolize for Christians?
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Who was St. Ignatius of Antioch?
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The last apocalyptic book to be accepted into the Canon of Scripture is the book of ___.
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Who issued the Edict of Milan that ended the persecution of Christians?
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Eucharist comes from a Greek word that means ___.
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Who wrote the Apostolic Tradition that includes the oldest existing rituals for the ordination of a priest?
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What is a Crypt in the context of Christianity?
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Who was Innocent III?
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When was the final and definitive list of canonical books promulgated?
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In the very early church, very few people who wanted to be baptized were given the Sacrament upon asking.
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John the Baptist's baptism and Christian baptism are not very different.
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Infant baptism was considered normal in the 3rd century.
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Agape feast was discontinued early in the church because of the abuses that were denounced by St. Paul.
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Eucharist prayers in the early church were made up on the spot by the priest or bishop presiding at Mass.
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Christians' catacombs were found only in Italy and France.
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Christians rejected the Roman practice of cremation because it conflicted with the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead.
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Catacombs were abandoned about the 5th century until rediscovered in the 16th century.
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Christians fasted on Wednesdays as it was thought to be the day that Judas betrayed Jesus to the Jews.
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Christians worshipped on a Sunday for one reason only: it was the day the Holy Spirit descended upon Mary and the Apostles.
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Study Notes
Key Terms and Definitions
- Agape: An early Christian meal, initially linked to the Eucharist, embodying the concept of love.
- Apocryphal: Literature resembling scripture but lacking divine inspiration.
- Apologist: Individuals who defend and explain Christianity through written works.
- Apostle: Translates to "one who is sent"; refers to early Christian leaders.
- Apostolic Tradition: The transmission of the Apostles' Faith across generations.
- Catechumens: Adults undergoing long-term instruction before receiving baptism, termed "the instructed."
- Church: Described as the Body of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit, representing something belonging to the Lord.
- Church History: Chronicles the life of Jesus, human actions, and the Holy Spirit's guidance in the Church.
- Deposit of Faith: The heritage of Faith in Sacred Scripture, rooted in the time of the Apostles.
- Didache: An ancient catechism that contains Apostolic teachings.
- Ichthys: An acronym meaning "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior" in Greek.
- Martyrdom: Dying for one's faith, viewed as an honor in Christianity for participating in Christ's sufferings.
- Presbyter: Derived from Greek, meaning "priest."
- Sign of the Cross: A ritual gesture involving tracing a cross over the body.
- St. John: The public revelation of Jesus concluded with his death.
- Marks of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic attributes defining the Church.
- Anchor: A Christian symbol representing hope.
- St. Ignatius of Antioch: Credited with the first use of the term "catholic church."
- Revelation: The last recognized apocalyptic book incorporated into the Canon of Scripture.
- Emperor Constantine: Known for issuing the Edict of Milan, which ended Christian persecution.
- Thanksgiving: The term Eucharist originates from a Greek word meaning "thanksgiving."
- St. Hippolytus of Rome: Authored the oldest known rituals for priest ordination in the apostolic tradition.
- Crypt: Burial chambers for notable figures such as martyrs or popes.
- Innocent III: The first pope to refer to the Successor of St. Peter as Vicar of Christ.
- Council of Trent: Established the definitive list of canonical books in 1546.
True/False Insights
- Few early converts received baptism immediately upon request (False).
- John the Baptist's baptism closely resembles Christian baptism (False).
- Infant baptism was standard by the 3rd century (True).
- Agape feasts were discontinued due to abuses highlighted by St. Paul (True).
- Early Eucharist prayers were improvised by presiding priests or bishops (True).
- Christian catacombs exist beyond Italy and France (False).
- Christians opposed cremation due to the belief in resurrection (True).
- Catacombs were abandoned around the 5th century, rediscovered in the 16th century (True).
- Christians observed fasts on Wednesdays, commemorating Judas's betrayal (True).
- Worship on Sundays was solely due to the Holy Spirit's descent on the apostles (False).
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