Chapter 1 Religion Flashcards
Define: the value and worth that we share because God created us in his image and likeness
Human Dignity
Define: the law of God within us, which is known by human reason
natural law
Define: the ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong
conscience
Define: God’s gift to human beings of the freedom and ability to choose what to do
free will
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
original sin
Define: a life of happiness with God forever
eternal life
Define: a participation, or a sharing, in God’s life and friendships
grace
Define: the community of people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and are called to follow his teachings
church
God created us in his
image and likeness so we reflect his love and goodness
Because we are made in God’s image, we all have…
human dignity
Of all his creations, God gave us…
conscience and free will
What is the greatest sign of our dignity?
free will
Define: Christ’s suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension
Pachal Mystery
Through this mystery, Christ offers us…
Free from sin, and the hope of eternal salvation
What are the two types of sin and their definition?
Mortal Sin: a very serious sin that breaks our friendship with God
Venial Sin: a less serious sin that weakens our friendship with God
Define: any thought, word, omission, or deed against God’s law
Sin
We are absolved of our sins through the sacraments of…
Penance and Reconciliation
Define: a participation in God’s goodness and response to God’s love by the way that we live
holiness
Define: power of God’s love active in our lives and in our world
Kingdom of God
God alone is Holy and we get to share in his holiness and…
grace
Jesus Christ is which person in the blessed trinity
The 2nd person, fully reveals who God is
The Holy Spirit is which person in the blessed trinity
The 3rd person of the blessed trinity and guides us to holiness, making the truth very clear to us
Jesus showed his followers that they would share love, freedom, justice, and peace through…
discipleship to him
Each of us is called to…
proclaim the good news by what we say and do
