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What is Acts of the Apostles
An account of the early church written by Luke
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What are the four levels of the church
Liturgical assembly, parish, diocese, and the worldwide church
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Who is Francis of Assisi
Founded the Franciscans
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What are the Epistles
First documents in the New Testament
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Who are priests, bishops, and deacons
The three ordained clergy
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What are catechumens
Those preparing for baptism through a long process of initiation into the church
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What is Antioch
The first community established by Jesus with both Gentiles and Jews
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What are People of God, Body of Christ, and Temple of the Holy Spirit
Three images of the church
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Who is Claire of Assisi
Founded the Poor Claires
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What is the Way
An early name for Christianity
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What are poverty, chastity, and obedience
The three vows nuns and brothers take
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What is Corinth, Ephesus, and Philippi
Three of the earliest Christian churches Paul wrote to
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What is the Model and Mother of the Church
Mother Mary
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Who are Benedict and Scholastica
Founded a monastic way of life in 6th century Italy
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