7th - Religion Chapter 5 & 6 Flashcards
Stories of the birth and childhood of Jesus which are found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke
Infancy Narratives
Jesus’ conception in Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit
The Annunciation
The recognition of his presence by Elizabeth and John
The Visitation
Jesus’ birth
The Nativity
The offering of Jesus to God in the Temple
The Presentation
The revealed teaching of Christ
doctrine
Mary, Mother of God
Theotokos
The Catholic doctrine that Mary was assumed into heaven body and soul at the end of her life
The Assumption
The Catholic doctrine that since the time of her conception Mary was never in the state of sin, neither Original Sin, nor personal sin.
The Immaculate Conception
The Catholic doctrine that Mary conceived and gave birth to Jesus solely through the power of the Holy Spirit
Virgin Birth
Mary’s song of praise to God for the great things he has done for her and planned for us through Jesus
The Magnificat
anointed one; Messiah
Christ
revelation or manifestation of God
epiphany
A more serious offense that completely breaks (destroys) our relationship with God and causes us to lose grace and eternal life
mortal sin
An offense that weakens our relationship with God
venial sin
the consequences of the sin of our first parents which left us weak and makes doing what is right often a struggle or the sin of Adam and Eve that is passed on to their descendants who are born without grace and vulnerable to evil
original sin
any person or thing that entices us to do what is evil or to omit doing what is good
temptation
choosing to do what is wrong or omit doing what is good
sin
What is the main message of the infancy narratives?
To proclaim the Good News that Jesus is the Son of God and Savior of the world or that Jesus came to save us
List ten titles or names for Mary
- Mother of God
- Theotokos
- Mother of the Redeemer
- Mother of Mercy
- Queen of Heaven and Refuge of Sinners
- Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Our Lady of Lourdes
- Our Lady of Fatima
- Our Lady of Knock
- Our Lady Star of the Sea
- Queen of Heaven and Earth
- Immaculata
- Our Lady of Sorrows
- Queens of all Saints
- Madonna
What privileges did God give Mary because she was the Mother of God?
- The Immaculate Conception
- The Virgin Birth
- The Assumption
Who was John the Baptist?
The prophet who prepared the way for Jesus - Jesus’ cousin whose mission in life was to prepare the people of Palestine for Jesus
Why was Jesus baptized if he had no sin?
The baptism of Jesus was a sign that he accepted his mission as Messiah. He was ready to proclaim and make present the Kingdom of God. He was ready to die for us. (Jesus’ baptism was not a Christian baptism for the forgiveness of sin. It was a sign that he accepted his mission as Messiah. He took on the sins of the world.)
What was the epiphany at Jesus’ baptism?
The Father’s voice, the Holy Spirit like a dove descending upon Jesus, and Jesus the Son are revelation of the Trinity - the three Persons in one God.
How did the Father affirm Jesus in his mission?
He said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am will pleased.”
What was Jesus’ mission?
Was to proclaim and make present the reign of God
How was Jesus able to withstand Satan’s attacks?
He had been praying and fasting. He used Scripture to answer Satan.
- Temptation to physical pleasures - Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is NOT based on material goods.
- Temptation to pride - Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is NOT based on magic tricks
- Temptation to power - Jesus said that the Kingdom of God is NOT based on a show of political power.
What things tempt us to sin today?
Material goods, money, success, fame, physical pleasure, pride, power
What is the difference between temptations and sin?
Temptations ENTICE us to do what is evil or to omit doing what is good and Sin is CHOOSING TO DO what is evil or to omit what is good.
What are our weapons against temptations today?
Our means for resisting temptation are
- fasting
- self-control
- the sacraments
- prayer
- friendship with Jesus
The Church teaches that the Scriptures contain the truth that is necessary for us to know for our salvation. This is called what?
inerrancy
What is the all-important truth in the Infancy Narratives?
That Jesus came to save us.
What do the Infancy Narratives proclaim to us?
The meaning of who Jesus is for us.
The Infancy Narratives are known as what because they tell the same Good News as the whole Gospels?
“Gospels in miniature”
What reveals Jesus’ identity, his mission, the role of the Holy Spirit in his life, Jesus’ concern for all, his suffering, and his rejection?
The Infancy Narratives
The heroine of the Infancy Narratives is who?
Mary, a woman who was always open to God
How did the early Church see Mary?
As the new Eve
How was Mary different from Eve?
Mary obeyed God with her whole heart and soul unlike Eve who was disobedient to God.
Why did Jesus come?
Jesus said, “I came to that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” John 10:10
What are Jesus’ three roles as the Christ?
A prophet, priest and king
