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What empowered the apostles to go out and proclaim the Good News of salvation to all nations?
What empowered the apostles to go out and proclaim the Good News of salvation to all nations?
What is the role of a witness of Christ according to the text?
What is the role of a witness of Christ according to the text?
Which action shows devotion to God's Word according to the text?
Which action shows devotion to God's Word according to the text?
What was the result of the apostles continuing the works of Jesus in building God's Kingdom?
What was the result of the apostles continuing the works of Jesus in building God's Kingdom?
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How did the Holy Spirit help the apostles in their mission?
How did the Holy Spirit help the apostles in their mission?
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What does evangelization primarily involve?
What does evangelization primarily involve?
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Which of the following is considered the prime mover of evangelization?
Which of the following is considered the prime mover of evangelization?
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What is the significance of the year 2021 mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the year 2021 mentioned in the text?
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How did most of the apostles die?
How did most of the apostles die?
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What is the primary task of members of the Church, according to the text?
What is the primary task of members of the Church, according to the text?
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Which of the following statements is true about the early spread of Christianity, according to the text?
Which of the following statements is true about the early spread of Christianity, according to the text?
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What grace does the Holy Spirit provide to members of the Church?
What grace does the Holy Spirit provide to members of the Church?
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What empowered the apostles to spread the Church?
What empowered the apostles to spread the Church?
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What does the text suggest is an essential part of helping the Church grow?
What does the text suggest is an essential part of helping the Church grow?
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According to Pope Francis, what is the meaning of 'consolation'?
According to Pope Francis, what is the meaning of 'consolation'?
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What does the term 'persecution' refer to in the context of the Church?
What does the term 'persecution' refer to in the context of the Church?
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What is an effective way for Christians to spread their faith?
What is an effective way for Christians to spread their faith?
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What does the term 'faith testimonials' likely refer to in the context of the Church?
What does the term 'faith testimonials' likely refer to in the context of the Church?
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Study Notes
Missionaries and Evangelization
- Missionaries, like Venerable Francisca, rely on the Holy Spirit in their work of building communities.
- The apostles, especially Peter and Paul, brought the Good News of salvation to all nations, starting the growth and spread of the Church.
- Paul, the apostle to the nations, traveled to spread the Good News of salvation.
- The death of the apostles did not stop the Church from spreading.
The Apostles' Mission
- The apostles, except for John, died a martyr's death.
- Christians who heard the Good News from the apostles boldly proclaimed Jesus from community to community.
- The Holy Spirit is the prime mover of evangelization.
Our Mission
- As members of the Church, we are tasked to continue the work of the apostles in their mission of making the Church grow.
- The Holy Spirit gives us the grace to be mission and service-oriented.
Devotion to God's Word
- The early Christians devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles, communal life, breaking of bread, and prayers (Acts 2:42).
- To follow the example of the early Christians, we can: share our faith in Jesus Christ, participate in the Eucharist, share with those in need, make prayer important, and support the parish.
The Apostles Go on a Mission
- The Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to proclaim the Good News of salvation to all nations.
- The apostles followed Jesus' command to baptize, teach, and preach.
- The journeys of the apostles resulted in the growth and spread of the Church.
- The growth of the Church is caused by the Holy Spirit and the faithfulness of the apostles.
Our Call
- By virtue of our baptism, we are called to help make the Church grow.
- We need to be constantly nourished by the Body of Christ in the Eucharist to center our life on Him and the mission He calls us to do as members of the Church.
Devotion to God's Word
- Like the apostles, we are called to faithfully perform our mission of helping build the Church by: participating in the Eucharist, sharing with those in need, supporting the parish, telling others of our faith, and living a life of simplicity.
The Church Spreads
- Consolation is the presence of God in our hearts, empowering us to spread the Church.
- Persecution is the painful experience of sufferings by Christians as they proclaim the Good News; faith testimonials are proofs of one's faith.
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Description
Test your knowledge on missionaries like Venerable Francisca who relied on the Holy Spirit to build communities, and apostles such as Peter and Paul who spread the Good News of salvation to all nations. Explore the growth and spread of the Church through Paul's missionary journeys and learn about the martyrdom of the apostles.
