Chapter 1
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dtsamouras on January 16, 2011
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18 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 The Marks of the Church | one, holy, Catholic and apostolic |
| The Primacy of St. Peter | St. Peter was chosen by Christ to be head of the Church, "Upon this rock I will build my Church..." St. Peter was the first among the Apostles in authority. |
| Pentecost | The birthday of the Church, 50 days after Easter |
| Bishop | A successor of the Apostles who has received the fullness of Christ's priesthood. |
| Apostolic Succession | The Church has successfully transmitted down through the bishops the authority of Jesus Christ. |
| Eusebius | Author of the classical work, Ecclesiastical History, which describes in detail the first 300 years of Christianity. Known as the Father of Church history. |
| St. Andrew | Eusebius reports that his missionary activities took him to Scythia (modern day Ukraine and Russia). |
| St. Matthias, Paul of Tarsus and Barnabas | Traditionally referred to as Apostles in addition to the original Twelve |
| Apostle | To send away, one who is sent. |
| Barnabas | was not chosen to replace Judas |
| "Domine, quo vadis?" | What tradition says Jesus said to Peter when He met him fleeing the first Roman persecution. |
| Cornelius | Roman centurion, a Gentile in Caesarea who was told by an angel to send for Peter in Joppa. Recognized as the first Gentile to be baptized. |
| Saul | He held the robes of those men stoning St. Stephen. |
| Ananais | He was instructed in a vision to seek out Saul and restore his sight. |
| Doctrines of the Church developed by St. Paul | The Cross, the Mystical Body of Christ , the power of grace and the value of charity. |
| Lydia | First European to be converted to Christianity |
| Philippi | Here Paul converted his jailor and family to Christianity. |
| Council of Jerusalem | Called by James, Bishop of Jerusalem to resolve the conflict between Peter and Paul about the conversion of Gentiles. When Peter gave his decision, it was established that Gentile converts were baptized. |
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