Chapter 1 Religion Flashcards

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Define: the value and worth that we share because God created us in his image and likeness

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Human Dignity

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2
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Define: the law of God within us, which is known by human reason

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natural law

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3
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Define: the ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong

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conscience

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4
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Define: God’s gift to human beings of the freedom and ability to choose what to do

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free will

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5
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Define: the state of sin and the loss of our share in God’s life that we inherit from the sin of the first human beings

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original sin

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6
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Define: a life of happiness with God forever

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eternal life

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7
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Define: a participation, or a sharing, in God’s life and friendships

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grace

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8
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Define: the community of people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and are called to follow his teachings

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church

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9
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God created us in his

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image and likeness so we reflect his love and goodness

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10
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Because we are made in God’s image, we all have…

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human dignity

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11
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Of all his creations, God gave us…

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conscience and free will

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12
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What is the greatest sign of our dignity?

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free will

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13
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Define: Christ’s suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension

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Pachal Mystery

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14
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Through this mystery, Christ offers us…

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Free from sin, and the hope of eternal salvation

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15
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What are the two types of sin and their definition?

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Mortal Sin: a very serious sin that breaks our friendship with God
Venial Sin: a less serious sin that weakens our friendship with God

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16
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Define: any thought, word, omission, or deed against God’s law

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Sin

17
Q

We are absolved of our sins through the sacraments of…

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Penance and Reconciliation

18
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Define: a participation in God’s goodness and response to God’s love by the way that we live

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holiness

19
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Define: power of God’s love active in our lives and in our world

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Kingdom of God

20
Q

God alone is Holy and we get to share in his holiness and…

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grace

21
Q

Jesus Christ is which person in the blessed trinity

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The 2nd person, fully reveals who God is

22
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The Holy Spirit is which person in the blessed trinity

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The 3rd person of the blessed trinity and guides us to holiness, making the truth very clear to us

23
Q

Jesus showed his followers that they would share love, freedom, justice, and peace through…

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discipleship to him

24
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Each of us is called to…

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proclaim the good news by what we say and do