Lesson 1A PPT

• What is the Latin term for Advocate?

  advocatus
• What does the term "Holy Ghost" refer to?

  It refers to the Holy Spirit.
• What does "gast" mean in Old English?

  Spirit
• What does "parakletos" mean in Greek?

  He who is called to one's side
• What does "Ruah" mean in Hebrew?

  Breath; air; wind
• What is the significance of Acts 1:8 regarding the Holy Spirit?

  It describes receiving power to witness.
• What does "Pentecoste" mean in Greek?

  50th day after Easter
• What was the original celebration before Pentecost was Christianized?

  • Celebrated the old covenant at Mt. Sinai
  • Became the feast of the Holy Spirit
• What is another name for the Jewish Pentecost?

  Feast of the Weeks (Shavuot)
• When does the Christian Pentecost occur?

  50th day after Christ’s Resurrection
• What marked the global mission of the Church?

  • The occurrence of Pentecost
  • Foundations of the Church existed before Pentecost
• What filled the house during the Coming of the Holy Spirit?

  A strong driving wind
• What appeared to the apostles during Pentecost?

  Tongues as of fire
• What happened to the apostles after the Holy Spirit descended?

  They spoke in different tongues
• Who gathered in a large crowd during Pentecost?

  Devout Jews from every nation
• What was the reaction of the witnesses during Pentecost?

  They were confused and amazed
• What does the 8th article of faith state about the Holy Spirit?

  He is the Lord, the Giver of Life
• What does the Two Processions Formula explain?

  • The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son
  • One principle and one spiration
• What does "homoousion" refer to in relation to the Holy Spirit?

  Consubstantial with the Father and Son
• What does "Ruah" signify in relation to the Holy Spirit?

  The breath of God
• How does the Holy Spirit animate God's internal activity?

  By giving action to God's knowing
• What does the Council of Florence state about the Holy Spirit's origin?

  He proceeds eternally from both Father and Son
• What are the official references on the Personhood and Divine Origin of the Holy Spirit?

  • Sacred Scriptures: Ascension and Pentecost
  • Sacred Tradition: Councils of Constantinople and Florence
• What does Luke 4:18 say about the Spirit of the Lord?

  He has anointed me to bring glad tidings
• What does Galatians 4:4-6 explain about God's Son?

  He was sent to redeem those under the law
• What does the Kingdom of God represent in the present and future?

  Present:

  • The Father grants humanity’s perfection

  Future:

  • Inclusion in His divine life
• What are the components of the Deposit of Faith?

  • Liturgy and Prayer
  • Ministries and Charisms
• What does Acts 1:8 emphasize about being witnesses?

  You will be my witnesses