Religious Education Module 2: The Holy Spirit

A method of evaluating students' understanding of a topic.

A way to measure a student's understanding through a short, focused assessment.

A reflective writing assignment where students express their thoughts and insights in relation to a specific topic.

A set of criteria used to evaluate and assign a grade to an assignment.

The ability to present information in a way that is easy to understand.

The degree to which an assignment reflects the writer's personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings.

The logic and flow of ideas within a piece of writing.

Tools used to assist in teaching and learning.

A term used to describe the characteristics of a hierarchical church structure, typically having a strong emphasis on clergy authority and power.

A term used to describe a church that emphasizes participation and active involvement from all members, regardless of their position within the structure.

A church that embraces cultural adaptations and contextualization to be relevant to different cultures and contexts.

A church that is seen as being connected to the rich and powerful.

A church that emphasizes serving the needs of the poor and marginalized.

A church that focuses on empowering lay people to take on leadership roles within the community.

A church that has been introduced to a new culture and context and may not fully reflect the local culture and traditions.

This refers to the historical figure of Jesus Christ, as distinct from the later, more theological concept of Christ.

Jesus's teaching about the Kingdom of God was an ongoing event that extended beyond His earthly ministry, manifested in three key ways: His empowering spirit continued to work through believers (healing, casting out demons), the mission expanded to include Gentiles, and the breaking of bread became a central practice in local communities.

The Church's existence is directly attributed to Jesus's teachings and ministry. Though not explicitly established as an organization during His lifetime, His parables and teachings paved the way for the early disciples to form a community that later became known as the Church.

The term "Church" distinguishes itself from Judaism by including Gentiles, or non-Jewish people, in the Christian community.

The Church, while already existing beforehand, received a specific empowerment from God at the event of Pentecost. This event is often referred to as the "birth of the Church of Christ."

The term "Church" can be traced back from Greek "ekklesia" which means "gathering" and Hebrew "qahal" meaning "assembly". Both terms refer to a community of believers.

The Kingdom of God, as described in Jesus's teachings, refers to the historical acts of salvation He performed. It includes the healing of the sick, the casting out of demons, and the proclamation of the good news.

The Church is not the same as the Kingdom of God but is a "Kingdom of God in process." It is a manifestation of the Kingdom of God that continues to develop over time.

Jesus's ministry focused on the message of the Kingdom of God. This concept encompassed the ongoing work of salvation and transformation that He intended to continue even after His death.

The first Roman emperor to persecute Christians and accused them of starting the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD.

A Roman emperor who intensified persecution against Christians in 81-96 AD, marking a time of great hardship for the Christian faith.

A Christian martyr who was crucified upside down, believing it was a fitting way to die like his Master, Jesus Christ.

A Christian martyr who wrote: 'I must be ground by the teeth of wild beasts to become the pure bread of Christ.' He embraced his death as a means to draw closer to God.

A form of torture in which Christians were thrown to ferocious lions in a public spectacle.

A method of execution where Christians were burned alive, often tied to a stake.

Christians were killed by being tied to a cross and left to die.

A punishment where Christians were used as living torches, set alight and forced to walk around.

A wrong teaching or a distortion of revealed truth or dogma. It poses a threat to the unity of the Church.

These are gatherings of Church leaders convened to resolve issues related to the unity of the Church.

Constantine, the Roman Emperor, greatly impacted the Church by making Christianity legal and establishing Constantinople as a prominent center for the Church.

Key leaders of the early Church, known for their influence and contributions to Christian theology.

These significant centers of early Christianity played crucial roles in shaping the Church's theology and spreading its message.

The Apostles' Creed is a concise summary of essential Christian beliefs accepted by the Roman Church.

The Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed, also known as the Nicene Creed, was formulated by the first two ecumenical councils (325 and 381) and is a central declaration of Christian beliefs accepted by the majority of Christian churches.

The Council of Jerusalem, which occurred in 49 AD, served as a model for later Church Councils. It involved the apostles directly.

The early Christians did not compromise their beliefs even when faced with violent persecution for their faith.

Religious pluralism is the belief that all religions are equally valid and true.

Even though Christians are not facing physical persecution like the early Christians, they still face pressure to compromise their beliefs in a world that often promotes religious pluralism.

The Nicene Creed is a statement of Christian belief that emphasizes the divinity of Jesus Christ, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of the Church. This statement is often recited during worship services. It's a core statement of faith for most Christian denominations.

Greek philosophy introduced the idea of multiple gods and a more individualistic approach to spirituality, eroding the concept of a single God.

The early Christians believed in the truth of their faith, that Jesus is the one true God, and they were willing to die for it.

The Nicene Creed emphasizes the concept of Jesus being "begotten, not made," meaning he is divine and eternal, sharing the same divine nature as the Father.

The Nicene Creed emphasizes that Jesus "came down from heaven and was made man." This highlights the incarnation, where God became human.