Core II Exam Review

The central truth in the Catholic faith is:

The pattern of specific events in human history that reveal God's presence and saving action is called:

The marginalized are the first to recognize Jesus.

Mary conceived Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Hebrew Scriptures recount the story of God's covenant relationship with the ancient __________.

Christians, Jews and Muslims all believe in the same God.

Genealogy of Jesus, tracing his heritage back to Abraham.

When we depict God in human terms, we can too narrowly limit our understanding of God.

Begotten means "emerging from" or "flowing from" who God is.

A statement of beliefs or a formal profession of faith.

In the Nicene Creed, it is stated that the Holy Spirit has spoken _______________.

When Catholics pray to saints, they are asking the saints wo pray with and for them.

A specific teaching revealed by God that is beyond human understanding.

Saint Francis praised God for Brother Sun and Sister Moon, for Brother Wind and Sister Water.

Claimed that salvation can be reached only by getting special, secret knowledge from God or God's agent

Ruah is the breath of God.

When a deceased Catholic is publicly and officially proclaimed a saint.

The name "Jesus" or "Yeshua" means:

The first New Testament books to be written; originally letters to early Christian communities.

God is personal-God possesses the fullness of all the best qualities that can be found in humans.

We will be able to fully understand the Mystery of the Trinity in our life if we just think about it long enough.

The truth that Jesus shared with the Apostles is still preached today through the Apostles' successors, the bishops.

After Jesus' death and resurrection, how did his disciples first share the "Good News" with other people?

Belief contrary to some essential belief of the faith.

When a Pope speaks in his official role as authoritative teacher on issues of morals or faith, he is

God knows everything about us including everything we will do in the future.

Canticle of Mary

The movement to restore unity among all the Christian churches.

What sacrament unites all Christians?

The authoritative, official teaching voice of the Church.

God's utterly free decision of self-disclosure to us.

I heard a senior talk about her faith. She was so comfortable that I thought, 'I should put more time into my own faith.

Visit of the Magi.

The New Testament is a complete, biographical account of the life of Jesus.

Jesus would not have known the stories of the Hebrew Scripture because he was raised as a Christian.

believed that in Jesus there were actually 2 persons; one human and one divine

Jesus Christ is the only Son of God

King Herod's massacre of the infants.

People who live faith-filled lives help other people to believe in God.

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit include Piety, Fortitude, Wisdom and Kindness.

Salvation history, as the revelation of God, is only found in the Old Testament.

The Eternal Son of God and the Second Person of the Trinity.

Another name for the Holy Spirit is "advocate".

Visit of the Shepherds

The scriptures are one way the Church believes God's revelation has been revealed.

the Council of Nicaea refuted this heresy and declared that Jesus is truly God

Infinite means without beginning or end.

Consecration is another word for "one in being with".

alleged that Jesus' humanity was a sort of disguise

Polytheism is the belief in one God.

Good News

Joseph's dream assuring him that he should take Mary into his home.

Biblical account of the Incarnation where the author focuses on Jesus' divinity, referring to Word of God made flesh.

Between God and man, Jesus is the one and only________

The birth of John

this word means to become flesh; specifically, God the Son assuming human nature.

claimed that Jesus was created just like we are and did not exist before Mary conceived him.

There is no resurrection after our death.

It is impossible for the human mind to fully comprehend God.

Jesus is born

Jesus did not fully enter into death.

This word, in Aramaic, means "father".

Jesus was only human.

Mary's "yes".

In what order were the 4 Gospels written?

Jesus is one person with two ________, one human and one divine.

The Catholic Church teaches that in Jesus Christ, revelation is complete.

The Ecumenical Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary as the Theotokos, the ____________________.