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What event is considered the moment the Holy Spirit empowered the Apostles to preach the Gospel?
What event is considered the moment the Holy Spirit empowered the Apostles to preach the Gospel?
The Church is solely a human institution without divine influence.
The Church is solely a human institution without divine influence.
False (B)
What is the significance of the laying on of hands by the Apostles?
What is the significance of the laying on of hands by the Apostles?
It signifies the transfer of authority and the start of Apostolic Succession.
The heritage of Sacred Scripture and Tradition entrusted to the Church is known as the ______.
The heritage of Sacred Scripture and Tradition entrusted to the Church is known as the ______.
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What resolved the question of whether Gentile converts needed to follow all Jewish laws?
What resolved the question of whether Gentile converts needed to follow all Jewish laws?
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The Church's history is separate from the life and mission of Jesus Christ.
The Church's history is separate from the life and mission of Jesus Christ.
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What is the meaning of 'Apostolic Succession'?
What is the meaning of 'Apostolic Succession'?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Jesus Christ and the Church
- Jesus established the Church as the primary path to salvation.
- Christ's presence continues through sacraments, teachings, and the Holy Spirit's guidance.
- Jesus' actions and teachings pointed followers towards the Kingdom of God.
The Apostles' Role
- Jesus authorized the Apostles to lead and teach.
- Apostolic Succession, through the laying on of hands, ensures the Church's leadership continuity.
- Apostles' practices (e.g., breaking bread, evangelism) distinguished them from other Jews.
The Holy Spirit's Work
- The Holy Spirit empowered the Apostles at Pentecost to preach.
- The Holy Spirit sustains, sanctifies, and gives life to the Church.
Church and Salvation History
- The Church is uniquely both divine and human, continuing Christ's salvation mission.
- The Church's history mirrors Christ's ongoing work.
The Mission to the Gentiles
- Peter's vision and encounter with Cornelius led to Gentile inclusion in the Church.
- The Council of Jerusalem (AD 50) clarified Gentile conversion requirements.
- Paul was the Apostle to the Gentiles, undertaking significant missionary journeys.
Key Terms and Concepts
- Jesus Instituting the Church: Church's divine origin and unbreakable link to Christ.
- Apostolic Succession: Leadership lineage from the Apostles to bishops.
- Deposit of Faith: Sacred Scripture and Tradition inherited by the Church.
- Pentecost: Holy Spirit's descent, initiating the Church's global mission.
- Gentile: Non-Jewish person joining the Church.
- Covenant: God's promise of salvation and love.
- Council of Jerusalem: Resolved that Gentiles didn't need to adhere to all Jewish laws.
- Apostolic Succession: Maintains the Church’s connection to the Apostles.
- St. Paul: Key missionary, martyred in Rome around AD 65.
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Explore the foundational teachings of Jesus Christ regarding the Church, including the roles of the Apostles and the Holy Spirit. This quiz delves into the Church as a continuation of Christ's mission and its impact on salvation history. Understand how the Church embraces both divine and human elements in its journey of faith.
