Jesus Calls the Apostles - Vocation Lesson 1

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What does the name 'Andreios' mean?

Gift of Yahweh

Supplanter

Manly or Masculine (correct)

God is Gracious

Which apostle is known as the first to be martyred among the Apostles?

John the Beloved

Philip

James the Great (correct)

Andrew

What notable event did Philip participate in during the feeding of the 5000?

He distributed the loaves and fish. (correct)

He stocked the supplies.

He organized the seating.

He preached to the crowd.

Which statement about John the Beloved is true?

He naturally died after surviving boiling oil. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where are the remains of James the Great located?

St. James Church, Compostela, Spain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the real name of the apostle known as Bartholomew?

Bar-Thalmai (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT associated with Andrew?

Boiled in oil (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Bartholomew/Nathaniel die?

Flayed alive and beheaded (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which apostle is known as 'Doubting Thomas'?

Thomas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the manner of death for Judas Iscariot?

Suicide (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who replaced Judas Iscariot among the apostles?

Matthias (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which apostle was also known as Simon the Canaanite?

Simon the Zealot (D) Signup and view all the answers

What significant event is associated with Thomas in the Gospel of John?

He touched Jesus' wounds (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was James the Less' real name?

James son of Alphaeus (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which place are the remains of Thomas believed to be buried?

Basilica of St.Thomas, Italy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the manner of death of Jude Thaddeus?

Axed (A), Beheaded (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'vocation' primarily refer to in the context of the Church?

A call from God to a distinctive state of life (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes married life according to the provided content?

It is a sacrament that signifies God's radical love for humanity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role did Simon Peter play among the Twelve Apostles?

He was the primary leader and known as 'The Rock'. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What significant event did Peter witness alongside two other apostles?

The transfiguration of Jesus (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Peter's death reflect his belief regarding his worthiness?

He opted for crucifixion upside down to honor Jesus. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the universal call highlighted by the Second Vatican Council?

The call to holiness for everyone in the Church. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which vocation represents a lifelong commitment to religious service?

Religious life (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the crucial moments recorded in the Gospels involving Peter?

He walked on water towards Jesus. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocation

Derived from Latin "Vocare," meaning to call.
Represents both a strong desire for a career and a divine call to a religious life.
The Church defines vocation as God's call to a distinct state of life for achieving holiness.
The Second Vatican Council emphasizes a universal call to holiness within the Church.

Three Callings of the Church

Single Blessedness: Involves serving in ministry without a commitment to marriage or religious life.
Married Life: Embodies mutual self-giving; symbolizes God's radical love as a sacrament.
Religious Life: Involves lifelong sacrifice to serve faith, continue Christ's work, and establish His kingdom.

Twelve Apostles

Simon Peter:
- Real Name: Petros ("Rock").
- Fisherman from Capernaum; chosen leader of the apostles.
- Denied Jesus thrice; witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration.
- Crucified upside down; remains at St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome.
Andrew:
- Real Name: Andreios ("Manly").
- Brother of Peter, first disciple of John the Baptist; his death was on an X-shaped cross.
- Remains at Patras, Greece.
James the Great:
- Real Name: Yaqob ("Supplanter").
- Brother of John, first apostle martyred; beheaded by King Herod Agrippa I.
- Remains at St. James Church, Compostela, Spain.
John the Beloved:
- Real Name: Yohanan ("God is Gracious").
- Part of Jesus' inner circle; known for surviving martyrdom; wrote the Book of Revelation.
- Died a natural death; remains at Basilica of St. John, Turkey.
Philip:
- Real Name: Philippos ("Horse Lover").
- Assisted in Jesus' miracles, including the feeding of the 5000.
- Death associated with old age or crucifixion; remains at Holy Apostles Basilica, Rome.
Bartholomew/Nathaniel:
- Real Name: Bartholomew ("Son of Thalmai").
- Introduced to Jesus by Philip; flayed alive and beheaded.
- Remains at St. Bartholomew Church, Rome.
Matthew/Levi:
- Real Name: Levi, Mattityahu ("Gift of Yahweh").
- Tax collector turned apostle, author of a Gospel.
- Stabbed with a sword; remains at Cathedral of Salerno, Italy.
Thomas:
- Real Name: Ta Oma ("Twin") or Didymus.
- Known as "Doubting Thomas"; made a profound declaration of faith upon seeing Jesus' wounds.
- Died by spear thrust; remains at Basilica of St. Thomas, Italy, or St. Thomas Cathedral, India.
James the Less:
- Real Name: James son of Alphaeus.
- Present at the upper room after Jesus' ascension; stoned then clubbed to death.
- Remains at Basilica dei Santi XII Apostoli, Rome.
Simon the Zealot:
- Real Name: Simon the Canaanite.
- Identified as an extremist zealot; mentioned multiple times in the Bible.
- Died by crucifixion or sawn in half; remains at St. Peter's Basilica, Rome.
Jude Thaddeus:
- Real Name: Thaddai ("Brave Heart") or Jude.
- Known for his humility and tenderness; met a martyr's death by beheading.
- Remains at St. Peter's Basilica, Rome.
Judas Iscariot:
- Real Name: Yahuda ʾĪš Qǝrīyyōṯ ("to praise").
- Betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver; known as the purse keeper of the apostles.
- Died by suicide; remains located at Akeldama.
Matthias:
- Real Name: Tolmai.
- Chosen to replace Judas Iscariot; preached in Judea and Ethiopia.
- Died by stoning or crucifixion; remains at Abbey of St. Matthias, Trier, Germany.

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Explore the foundational themes of vocation in Christianity as presented in Unit 1, Lesson 1. This quiz examines Jesus’ calling of the apostles and the Church’s understanding of divine vocation. Gain insights into the significance of being called to a religious life according to the Second Vatican Council.