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What is the primary role of an apostle according to the content?
What is the primary role of an apostle according to the content?
Which apostle is known as the 'rock' and is also a fisherman?
Which apostle is known as the 'rock' and is also a fisherman?
Which apostle was a tax collector before following Jesus?
Which apostle was a tax collector before following Jesus?
Which apostle is known for doubting Jesus' resurrection?
Which apostle is known for doubting Jesus' resurrection?
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What significant event is associated with Judas Iscariot?
What significant event is associated with Judas Iscariot?
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Which two apostles share the same feast day on October 28?
Which two apostles share the same feast day on October 28?
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What was the fate of St. James, son of Alpheus?
What was the fate of St. James, son of Alpheus?
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Which of the following apostles was the first to be crucified, and how was he crucified?
Which of the following apostles was the first to be crucified, and how was he crucified?
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What significant task did Jesus commission his apostles to do?
What significant task did Jesus commission his apostles to do?
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Which apostle is known to have introduced Bartholomew to Jesus?
Which apostle is known to have introduced Bartholomew to Jesus?
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Study Notes
Disciple
- Defined as a follower, pupil, or learner; derives from the Latin "discipulus."
- A serious individual committed to thorough analysis and participation.
Characteristics of a Christian Disciple
- Follows the teachings of Jesus.
- Listens attentively to His words.
- Demonstrates obedience to His commands.
- Accepts the teachings and beliefs of Christianity.
- Experiences hatred or adversity, with reassurance of Jesus' presence.
Apostle
- An apostle is a messenger sent to continue Jesus' mission; the term comes from the Greek "Apostolos," meaning "one who is sent out."
- Apostles embody and exemplify Jesus’ message, applying it in daily life.
- The group includes the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus.
The Twelve Apostles of Jesus
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St. Peter (Rock)
- Fisherman; also known as Simon Peter and Cephas.
- Feast day on June 29 (with St. Paul).
- Crucified upside-down; considered the key to heaven.
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St. Andrew
- Fisherman and brother of Peter; disciple of John the Baptist before following Jesus.
- Feast day on November 30; crucified on an X-shaped cross.
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St. John
- Brother of James, known as John the Evangelist.
- Present during the crucifixion; lived to an old age; referred to as the beloved disciple.
- Feast day on September 27.
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St. James (the Greater)
- Son of Zebedee, also a fisherman.
- Feasted on July 25; killed by beheading and often associated with a scallop shell.
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St. James (the Less)
- Son of Alpheus, distinguished as James the Less.
- Died by being clubbed to death; also a fisherman.
- Feast day is May 3.
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St. Bartholomew
- Known as Nathaniel; introduced to Jesus by Philip.
- Recognized for being fillet alive; feast day on August 24.
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St. Philip
- Another fisherman; followed Peter as an apostle.
- Feast day on May 3; also faced crucifixion.
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St. Jude Thaddeus
- Also known as Thaddeus or Jude, son of James.
- Feast day on October 28 (with St. Simon); beheaded and associated with hopeless cases, depicted holding a medal of Jesus.
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St. Matthew
- A former tax collector and evangelist, he authored the Gospel of Matthew.
- Depicted with wings; feast day on September 21.
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St. Thomas
- Known as "Doubting Thomas," doubted Jesus' resurrection.
- Met a martyr's death by being speared; feast day on July 3.
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St. Simon
- Referred to as Simon the Zealot, from the Cananean tribe.
- Feast day on October 28; believed to have been sawed into two.
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Judas Iscariot
- Infamous for betraying Jesus with a kiss; ended his life by hanging from a tree.
- Served as the group's treasurer; betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver; replaced by St. Matthias.
Role of the Apostles
- The twelve apostles symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel and play a vital role as witnesses of Jesus' mystery.
- Jesus commissioned them to:
- Make disciples of all nations.
- Baptize using the trinitarian formula.
- Teach all the commandments given by Christ.
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Description
This quiz explores the concepts of Christian discipleship and the roles of the apostles in Jesus' teachings. It examines the characteristics that define a disciple and provides insights into the lives of the twelve apostles. Test your understanding of these foundational aspects of Christianity.
