chapter 3.1-3.2 Flashcards
what are two characteristics of the Chosen People?
we become part of the Chosen People when we are baptized, we are to live in gratitude rather than demand
what are two characteristics of the Royal People?
we belong to a king, we become rulers with Christ
what are two characteristics of the Kingdom of Priests?
we consecrate the world to God, we are to offer a sacrifice that is pleasing to God
what are two characteristics of the Nation of Prophets?
we are called to be a living witness to the truth, we show others how to live in unity
the power to make the choices which will enable us to fulfill our potential and become the people we were created to be
freedom
seeking the truth and doing the will of God to the best of one’s understanding, even though the person may not understand the gospel or the necessity of the Church
baptism of desire
someone through whom the will of God is made known
prophet
the Chosen People of God
Israelites
an identity that inclines us to live as one, to work in partnership with God, and to share in the unity of the Trinity
communal identity
consecrate the bread and wine during Eucharist and preside at the other sacraments
ordained priesthood
every Christian, male or female, young or old, religious, lay, or ordained, who by virtue of their Baptism is called to consecrate the world to God in her or her daily life
priesthood of believers
what is the Catholic view on interfaith marriages?
a Catholic may be married in another church, as long as a Catholic priest or minister is present; they have to vow to keep practicing the catholic faith and to share it with their own children
what are two characteristics of the People of God?
we are joined to Christ and to one another, the Spirit within us makes us who we are
what are two characteristics of the Chosen People?
we become part of the Chosen People when we are baptized, we are to live in gratitude rather than demand
what are two characteristics of the Royal People?
we belong to a king, we become rulers with Christ