Theo 3H Unit 1 Test

Didache

"The Teaching" Earliest documents of the Church Rulebook - directions on how to perform sacraments (Eucharist and Baptism)

Relic

an object considered holy because it belonged to, or was touched by, a saint or other holy person

Four-fold mission of the church

1. Share the message 2. Live in community 3. Serve others 4. Worship the Lord

Importance of studying Church History

Helps us learn from the mistakes of the past. Also, how the Church endures forever.

Apostolic Succession importance

Pope/Bishops represent a direct, uninterrupted line of continuity from the first Apostles of Jesus Christ. Gives Church authority

Jewish Sects

Pharisees, Sadducees, Zealots

Acts of the Apostles

New Testament book that gives an account of events in the early Church by Luke. Written to Gentiles

Pharisees

distinguished by strict observance of the traditional and written law. Believed in Angels and Resurrections. Arrogant - believed Messiah would come from them.

Sadducees

Priestly and strong commitment to the Temple in Jerusalem. Worked with Romans. No angels, resurrections, or oral tradition.

Zealots

more of a movement. Rebellious. Hated Romans. Thought Messiah would overthrow Romans. Members included thieves and robbers.

Pentecost

the descent of the Holy Spirit on the early Apostles and disciples. The strong wind then tongues of fire. Apostles can talk to anyone regardless of language. Importance - led them to convert gentiles

Deacons

In the early church, those were appointed to serve the poor and needy because the Apostles and disciples were busy converting

First martyr

Stephen - assistant (deacon) - was bold and got accused of blasphemy. Stoned to death. Later all apostles became martyrs other than John

Paul

It was a Pharisees. Riding to Damascus to persecute more Christians. Light surrounded him, and God talked to him. Paul was blinded for 3 days until he was baptized by Ananias. Then Paul became Saul, a Christian. helped spread Christianity to the gentiles and later throughout the Roman world On trial before the Sanhedrin He was not executed because he was a Pharisees and a Roman - right to trail before Emperor Paul = 1st major Christian in Rome, lots of our beliefs come from him, went to convert gentiles 2/3 of new testament can be attributed to Paul

Jewish Revolt

In 66, Jews revolted against Rome because a Roman prefect raided the temple. Four years later, Rome crushed the rebels, captured Jerusalem, and destroyed the Jewish temple in 70 AD

Council of Jerusalem

The first church council, which was called to resolve the growing controversy over whether or not gentile Christians would have to observe Jewish law. Determined they would not have to. Significance - allowed gentiles in and eventually separated Christians from Jews

Christianity and Judaism

Christianity was originally a sect of Judaism. Council of Jerusalem, the Persecution of Christians in Rome, and the Christians' unwillingness to join in on Jewish revolt led to their separation. Israelites brought us a lot of our Christian traditions and laws.

Christianity in Rome

Christians were persecuted initially by Romans because they did not worship Roman gods Additionally, they worshipped in secret. They ate the body of "Christ" = cannibals. And adopted children. They eat the children. that makes them easy targets and scapegoats for persecution

Saint John Bosco

Saint John Bosco's stated purpose in telling his dream was that he wanted the boys to stay close to the Church, to pray for the Holy Father, and to hold on to a love for Mary and the Blessed Sacrament. Symbolic of the endurance of the Church Flagship commander - the Roman Pontiff or Pope Captains of auxiliary ships- Cardinals Flagship defenders- laity loyal to the Church Ships - Mankind Sea- the world The unbroken chain of command is important because having a leader is ultra important. Also apostolic succession is vital to Church's authority to teach and interpret the Faith/Scripture.

Matthias

The disciple chosen to replace Judas as one of the Twelve

Salvation History

The pattern of specific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions

Magisterium

The official teaching authority of the church

Gamaliel

Wise Pharisee who counseled caution and tolerance toward followers of Christ Paul's teacher

Josephus

Jewish historian

Martyr

A person who is killed because of their Faith

Gentile

Non jew