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Questions and Answers
What event does the Annunciation refer to?
What event does the Annunciation refer to?
- The crucifixion of Jesus
- The Last Supper
- The birth of Jesus
- The announcement to Mary by the angel Gabriel (correct)
Which Gospel writers narrate the story of Jesus' birth?
Which Gospel writers narrate the story of Jesus' birth?
- St. John and St. Mark
- St. Luke and St. John
- St. Matthew and St. Luke (correct)
- St. Mark and St. Matthew
What is the Hebrew word for peace that means well-being?
What is the Hebrew word for peace that means well-being?
- Shalom (correct)
- Shabat
- Shekinah
- Selah
What does the Eucharist mean in Greek?
What does the Eucharist mean in Greek?
When was the doctrine of the Hypostatic union adopted as orthodox doctrine?
When was the doctrine of the Hypostatic union adopted as orthodox doctrine?
What does Jesus summarize the Law into?
What does Jesus summarize the Law into?
How was Jesus born according to the text?
How was Jesus born according to the text?
What did Jesus reveal to us mostly according to the text?
What did Jesus reveal to us mostly according to the text?
What is Shalom according to the text?
What is Shalom according to the text?
What is the Lord's Supper according to the text?
What is the Lord's Supper according to the text?
Which are considered the Three Pillars of Lent according to the text?
Which are considered the Three Pillars of Lent according to the text?
Study Notes
Annunciation and Incarnation
- Annunciation: Angel Gabriel's announcement to Virgin Mary that she would conceive a son by the power of the Holy Spirit
- Incarnation: Mystery of God becoming a man
Characteristics of Jesus
- Two natures of Jesus: human and divine, known as the Hypostatic Union
- Jesus: human activities
- Jesus reveals the Father to us through the Church, Sacred Scripture, and Living Tradition
Redemption and Salvation
- Jesus redeems sinners in two ways:
- Removes subjective guilt by bringing God's pardon and forgiveness
- Repairs objective moral harm and contamination caused by sin
- Savior: person who redeems, repays, recovers, saves, or exchanges something for something else
- Mediator: one that works to effect reconciliation, settlement, or compromise between parties at variance
Eucharist and the Last Supper
- Eucharist: Greek word eucharistein, meaning to give thanks
- Last Supper: final meal Jesus shared with his apostles in Jerusalem before His crucifixion
Shalom and Peace
- Shalom: Hebrew word for peace, meaning well-being
- Shalom: Latin word for covenant
- Prayer brings inner peace when we believe our needs are securely in the hands of God
The Holy Family and Lent
- The Holy Family invites us to reflect on the quality of our home and family life
- Three Pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
Gospel Writers and Council of Nicea
- St. Matthew and St. Luke: Gospel writers who wrote a story of Jesus' birth
- Doctrine of the Hypostatic Union adopted as orthodox doctrine at the Council of Nicea in 351
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Description
Test your knowledge on key aspects of Christianity such as the Annunciation, Incarnation, and Divine Characteristics of Jesus. Explore the significance of the Holy Family, St. Matthew and St. Luke's Gospel writings, and Jesus revealing the Father through the Church.
