11 Questions
What event does the Annunciation refer to?
The announcement to Mary by the angel Gabriel
Which Gospel writers narrate the story of Jesus' birth?
St. Matthew and St. Luke
What is the Hebrew word for peace that means well-being?
Shalom
What does the Eucharist mean in Greek?
'Give thanks'
When was the doctrine of the Hypostatic union adopted as orthodox doctrine?
Council of Ephesus in 431 AD
What does Jesus summarize the Law into?
'Love'
How was Jesus born according to the text?
By the power of the Holy Spirit
What did Jesus reveal to us mostly according to the text?
The Father through His deeds
What is Shalom according to the text?
Covenant in Latin
What is the Lord's Supper according to the text?
A private meal for Jesus' disciples
Which are considered the Three Pillars of Lent according to the text?
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
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
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.
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