Questions and Answers
What is the official teaching authority of the church?
magisterium
From which Latin word does the term 'Pope' derive?
papa
What do we call a religious organization whose congregations are united in their adherence to its beliefs and practices?
denominations
Who is the central figure for all Christians?
Signup and view all the answers
Who wrote a 'rule' for his monks that became the foundation for monasticism throughout the centuries?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a type of literary genre in the New Testament that is a prophetic or symbolic revelation of the end of the world?
Signup and view all the answers
What do we call a religious group that separates from a larger religious denomination?
Signup and view all the answers
Who are referred to as 'one who has been sent' in Christian terms?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term used for the 40 weekdays of preparation for Easter?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the successors of the Apostles called?
Signup and view all the answers
What term refers to 'beggars' who encouraged people to imitate Jesus by embracing poverty?
Signup and view all the answers
God continues to guide the successors of the Apostles to preserve, expound on, and spread God's word, through Church ___.
Signup and view all the answers
Who emphasizes a personal faith in Jesus Christ and the Bible as an individual's sole religious authority?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the place on earth where Jesus lived and walked, sometimes called 'the Holy Land'?
Signup and view all the answers
Who taught that reality is perceivable only in the 5 senses?
Signup and view all the answers
Who stressed the power of human reason over belief in God?
Signup and view all the answers
What is one form of evangelicalism that emphasizes the 'gifts of the Holy Spirit'?
Signup and view all the answers
The Church ___ refers to teachers and writers of the early centuries whose teachings are a witness to the Tradition of the Church.
Signup and view all the answers
What movement attempts to bring about understanding among the various Christian groups?
Signup and view all the answers
What term refers to religious images or paintings that are traditional among many Eastern Christians?
Signup and view all the answers
What does 'the Anointed One' refer to in Christianity?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a style of writing that defends and explains the Christian faith?
Signup and view all the answers
Who do Christians believe are the people whose coming of Jesus is the fulfillment of God's promise?
Signup and view all the answers
The foundation of Christian life is the ___ Commandment.
Signup and view all the answers
What term refers to the gathering of all bishops of the world in their exercise of authority over the universal Church?
Signup and view all the answers
What do we call the principles, beliefs, and teachings of a religion?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the term for a series of military expeditions by Western Christians in the 11th-13th century designed to take the Holy Land back from the Muslims?
Signup and view all the answers
What season is in preparation for the coming of Jesus?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Key Terms and Definitions
- Magisterium: The official teaching authority of the Church, responsible for interpreting and preserving the faith.
- Pope: Derived from "papa" in Latin, the Pope is the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
- Denominations: Religious organizations united by a common adherence to specific beliefs and practices.
- Jesus: The central figure of Christianity, regarded by Christians as the Son of God and savior.
- Benedict: Wrote a monastic rule, influencing monasticism significantly for centuries.
- Apocalyptic: A literary genre in the New Testament that describes prophetic revelations about the end times.
- Sect: A religious group that separates from a larger denomination, often with distinct beliefs.
- Apostles: Meaning "one who has been sent," refers to Jesus' closest followers who spread his teachings.
- Lent: A 40-day period of preparation for Easter, marked by fasting and reflection.
- Bishops: Successors to the Apostles who serve as leaders within the Church.
- Mendicants: Religious individuals who lived in poverty and encouraged the imitation of Jesus' life.
- Tradition: The continuous guidance of the Church leaders (successors of Apostles) in preserving and spreading God's teachings.
- Evangelical: Focused on personal faith in Jesus Christ and the Bible as the sole religious authority.
- Israel: Known as the Holy Land, the historical place where Jesus lived and carried out his ministry.
- Empiricists: Philosophers who believe that knowledge comes primarily through sensory experience.
- Rationalists: They prioritize human reason over faith or belief in God.
- Pentecostalism: An evangelical movement that emphasizes the "gifts of the Holy Spirit."
- Fathers of the Church: Influential early teachers and writers whose works contribute to the Church's Tradition.
- Ecumenical Movement: Seeks to foster understanding and unity among various Christian denominations.
- Icons: Traditional religious images or paintings significant in Eastern Christianity.
- Messiah: Translates to "the Anointed One," referring to the promised deliverer.
- Apologetics: A writing style that defends and explains Christian faith and doctrines.
- Jews: Christians believe Jesus' coming fulfills God's promise made to the Jewish people.
- Great Commandment: The fundamental principle guiding Christian life and ethical behavior.
- Council: A gathering of bishops exercising authority over the universal Church.
- Doctrines: The foundational principles, beliefs, and teachings that define a religion.
- Crusades: Military expeditions by Western Christians between the 11th and 13th centuries aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land.
- Advent: A season of preparation for the celebration of Jesus' coming at Christmas.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of key terms related to Christianity with this engaging crossword quiz. Each clue will help you explore essential concepts and figures in Christian teachings. Perfect for students and enthusiasts alike!
