acts of the apostles : birth of the church

• What is the title of the passage that discusses the birth of the Church?

  BIRTH OF THE CHURCH
• Which book of the Bible contains the Great Commission?

  Matthew
• What did Jesus command the disciples to do in the Great Commission?

  Make disciples of all nations
• What promise did Jesus make at the end of the Great Commission?

  He would be with them always
• What were the main tasks of the apostles in their mission?

  • Preached about Jesus
  • Baptized new believers
  • Formed communities of faith
  • Faced challenges without giving up
• Who were considered the first missionaries?

  The Apostles
• Who are the different groups involved in the mission today?

  • Priests and Religious Leaders
  • Missionaries
  • Teachers
  • Ordinary People
• Who is one of the greatest missionaries mentioned?

  1. Francis Xavier
• What role do priests and religious leaders play in the mission?

  They teach and guide people in faith
• What do missionaries do to help communities?

  Provide education, healthcare, and basic needs
• How do teachers contribute to the mission?

  By incorporating faith in learning
• What is the role of ordinary people in the mission?

  Live out Jesus' teachings in everyday life
• How can modern apostles live out their faith?

  • Help friends in need
  • Share Bible verses online
  • Pray for others
  • Stand up for truth and kindness
  • Join Church activities
• What event is described as the coming of the Holy Spirit?

  Pentecost
• What happened during Pentecost?

  The Holy Spirit came upon the apostles
• How did the apostles change after receiving the Holy Spirit?

  They became fearless and bold
• What did the apostles do after Pentecost?

  Preached openly and performed miracles
• When do we receive the Holy Spirit in a special way?

  At Baptism and Confirmation
• What does the Holy Spirit help us with today?

  • Stand up for faith
  • Make good decisions
  • Share God's message
  • Love and serve others
• What characterized the first Christian communities?

  • Devotion to the apostles' teaching
  • Fellowship and unity
  • Prayer and worship
  • Sharing everything
  • Growth of the Church
• Who were the members of the first Christian community?

  The Apostles, Mary, and new believers
• How did the first Christian community live?

  • Listened to apostles' teachings
  • Prayed together
  • Broke bread (Eucharist)
  • Shared everything
  • Lived in unity
• Why is the first Christian community important?

  It serves as a model for the Church today
• How do modern Christian communities compare to the first Christian community?

  • Sharing
  • Praying together
  • Helping the needy
• What is the overall message of the study material?

  • The birth of the Church through the apostles
  • The role of the Holy Spirit
  • The importance of community and mission