| Term | Definition |
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Acts of the Apostles |
account of the early church written by Luke |
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Ascension |
Jesus return to Heaven |
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Pentecost |
the Holy Spirit filled the Apostles with the power to spread God's word across the world |
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When did the Pentecost occur? |
10 days after the Ascension |
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When does the Church celebrate its birthday? |
Pentecost Sunday |
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what is an early name for Christianity? |
Way |
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Gentiles |
non-Jews |
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Antioch |
a city with both Gentiles and Jews |
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Mother of the Church |
Mary |
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Assumption |
When Mary asended to heaven |
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liturgical assembly |
a group of Christians gathered for liturgy |
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parish |
congregation |
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diocese |
a group of many parishes (ie= the diocese of Providence) |
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bishop |
the leader of a diocese |
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denominations |
christian based religions |
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pope |
leader of the Catholic Church |
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ecumenism |
christians and protestants working together to build respect and understanding |
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laity |
single, married people, or widowed in the Church |
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religious |
people who take vows to be dedicated to the Church |
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catechumens |
those preparing for baptism |
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Protestant Reformation |
a reform of the Catholic Church |