Christ in the New Testament

Chapter 7

Evangelizing the World

Remember in this chapter you learned:

1. Jesus called the Church to be a missionary Church from the beginning.

2. Today the Church flourishes in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

3. Jesus calls each of us to build a world of love.

Question 1 of 20

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1. John Neumann knew that saints were not superhuman but rather ordinary people who had great _______________ .

power perseverance knowledge wisdom

2. Perseverance is ________________________ .

the pursuit of a pesonal goal continuing to pursue with great focus and determination joyful living understanding difficult circumstances

3. There are many saints in the Church who are recognized for their ___________________ work.

missionary traveling disciplinary legitmate

4. What does it mean to say that the Church is a missionary Church?

The Church brings the Gospel to certain people. The Church takes seriously the command to make disciples of all nations. The Church is to travel the world meeting people of different cultures. The Church has a special job in changing the cultures of all nations to be the same culture.

5. Because of his or her missionary work in India, Japan and China, Saint _______________ was named a patron saint of China and all missions

John the Apostle Martin de Porres ThÃ©rÃ¨se of Lisieux Francis Xavier

6. Because of her steadfast prayer for the spread of the Gospel, the Church recognizes ____________________________ as one of the patron saints of the missions.

Rose of Lima Frances Cabrini ThÃ©rÃ¨se of Lisieux Elizabeth Ann Seton

7. The word "apostle" means "one who has been sent" and is usually reserved for _________.

one of the twelve who Jesus selected someone who listens to Jesus a follower of Jesus a Christian

8. Those who learn about Jesus' teachings and strive to live daily the Gospel are called ______________.

missionaries apostles disciples catechists

9. When we show others that we live the Gospel in word and deed, we are being _________________.

apostles apostles and disciples apostles, disciples, and missionaries none of the answers provided

10. ThÃ©rÃ¨se Martin was only __________________ years old when she died, yet Pope John Paul II declared her a ___________________ in 1997.

24, saint 42, patron saint 42, Doctor of the Church 24, Doctor of the Church

11. Saint Rose of Lima chose to live the Gospel by _____________________.

having compassion for animals starting a society of missionaries being a teenager committing her life to prayer, penance and dedication to the sick, suffering, and hungry

12. _____________ had great compassion for African slaves, those who were sick, children and even stray animals.

John Carroll Charles Lwanga Martin de Porres Frances Cabrini

13. Charles Lwanga was a _______________ for his faith, nourishing the growth of the Church in Africa.

martyr missionary catechist all of the answers presented complete the sentence correctly

14. All the following complete the sentence, "A catechist is someone who _____________." except:

shares the word of God gives religious instruction echoes church teachings gives absolution from sin

15. The North American Martyrs are known for their incredible _____________ and willingness to give their life.

courage knowledge veneration liberty

16. John Carroll, the first bishop in the United States, expressed hope for the United States because ___________________.

there were no kings to contradict Catholic teachings its example of religious liberty can be model for the world religious tolerance equals freedom of religion preserving religious tolerance guarantees liberty throughout the world

17. When we spread the Word of God and live the Gospel message as Catholics we engage in the important work of ______________________.

evangelization discipline apostleship catechism

18. ______________________ began the first new community of religious women in the United States.

Frances Cabrini Elizabeth Seton Therese of Lisieux Rose of Lima

19. Frances Cabrini founded the _________________ and then emigrated to the United States to work with orphans and immigrants.

Sisters of Charity of Saint Joseph Third Plenary Council Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart none of the answers provided complete the sentence correctly

20. Jesus calls each of us as his followers to build a world of ______________.

love honesty wealth evangelization