On the ______ day after Jesus
death on the cross, some of Jesus' disciples went to his tomb and found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty.
third
As disciples of Jesus we wait in joyful hope for Jesus' return in his ______ coming at the end of time.
second
The ______ established many communities of Christians who all met regularly to celebrate the Eucharist.
Apostles
______ gives each member of the Christian community the responsibility to participate in the mission of Jesus.
Baptism
The Church united together in Christ is called the ______.
The Body of Christ
Jesus' return in all his glory, to his Father in heaven forty days after his Resurrection is known as the ______.
Ascension
Jesus Christ's suffering, death, Resurrection, and Ascension, through which he accomplished his work of salvation, are known as the _______.
Paschal Mystery
The Eucharist, which at that time was known as ______ was at the center of the life of the early Church.
The Breaking of the bread.
On the third day after Jesus' death o the cross, who went to to Jesus' tomb and found it empty?
the women disciples:
- Mary Magdalene
- Mary (mother of James)
- Salome
Who told the women disciples that Jesus has risen?
The angel
What did Jesus say to the apostles when he appeared to them after his death?
Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.
Jesus commissioned them, or sent them out, to carry on the work of salvation and liberation that he had begun. Armed with the Gospel of Christ, they were to _______ all people .
evangelize
What is the Ascension?
It marks Jesus' return in all his glory to his Father in heaven
How many days did Jesus stay with the Apostles after his ressurection and before his Ascension?
forty days
Empowered by the Holy Spirit's coming at the Pentecost, the _______ and the whole community of disciples took up the task of carrying on the mission of Jesus.
apostles
All of the Church's ministries and efforts were directed toward sharing God's love and spreading God's ______.
Kingdom
The _______, the Body of Christ, is a sign to the world of salvation , forgiveness, freedom, and new life that Christ offers.
Church
how can we continue God's work of salvation?
- leading others to believe in Jesus Christ as Savior of the world
- bringing Jesus' healing and forgiveness to others
- living a life of prayer, holiness, and good works
- working to establish peace, reconciliation, and justice where they are needed
- re