Christianity Flashcards
What does monotheistic mean?
One god religion
What does omnipotent mean?
All powerful
What does omnibenevolent mean?
All loving
What does just judge mean?
God judges people fairly
What does omniscient mean?
God knows everything
What does eternal mean?
God has lived forever and will continue to
What does transcendent mean?
God is beyond this world
What does immanent mean?
God is present in the human world and takes active role in humanity
What does personal mean?
God is a “person”, albeit an almighty and divine person
What is the Nicene creed?
The Catholic statement of beliefs
Who is God the Father?
Creator of heaven and earth. He is described as the transcendent part of God. The title father is a mark of respect for God and is used by Jesus
Who is God the son?
Believed Jesus to be the incarnation of God in human form. He is Devine and human and is described as the immanent and personal part of God, who understands human suffering. He is a model for christians to follow his example
Who is God the Holy Spirit?
It’s the presence of God in the world. It is the immanent yet impersonal part of God. Some feel the spirit guides them personally in being good Christians
What does Genesis 1 say?
God created everything in six days ( he rested on the seventh). Day 1 light and dark was created; Day 2 the sky; Day 3 oceans, lands and plants; Day 4 the sun, moon and stars; Day 5 the creatures of water and sky; Day 6 the land animals and people
What is a liberalist?
A Christian who views Genesis as more of a parable, or a symbolic description. They acknowledge God as the creator but are more open to scientific theories
What do liberalist believe about genesis?
It helps catholics understand the natures of God
What does genesis 2 tell us?
How humans were created and how they lived. It says how God made humans in his image, how humans disobeyed God and how original sin was created
What is a literalist?
A Christian who takes the story of creation literally. They believe it took six days and they are descendants of Adam and Eve
What do liberalists think of Genesis 2?
They believe is a myth but with symbolic description to how humans are supposed to be stewards to the world. They are more open to interpretation
What’s stewardship?
God making humans to take care of the world
How did evil enter the world?
As a result of Adam and Eve giving into temptation in the Garden of Eden
What is free will?
God gave humans free will, so it’s up to them to choose wether they perform evil deeds or not
What are the two types of evil?
Moral and natural
What’s moral evil?
“Human made “ evil
E.g. murder, war, rape, torture
The person causing evil is able to make a choice about what’s right and wrong
What’s natural evil?
Evil caused by world in which we live
E.g. disease, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes
May be caused by human interference
Why does evil cause people to question their faith?
If God is omnibenevolent and omnipotent then why does evil exist?
What is life after death?
That the body bodies but the soul can live on
What is heaven?
A paradise where you’ll spend eternity with God ( as long as you believe in Jesus and have followed his teachings )
What is hell?
Torture and pain where nonbelievers and those you who live bad lives end up
What is purgatory?
Sins are punished and the person must “ undergo purification” before the soul can move on to heaven
What is the Last Judgement?
Those God finds acceptable will enter heaven, the rest go to hell ( sheep and goats )
What is the Second coming?
That’s Jesus will resurrect again
What is the Personal day of judgement?
Straight after a person dies their actions will be judged and they’ll go to heaven or hell straight away
What is the final meal Jesus sheared with his disciples?
The last supper
Which books give account for Jesus life?
Mark matthew Luke and john
What is the fall?
Adam and Eve disobeying God and evil entering the world
What is original sin?
Every human is born with a flawed nature capable of causing suffering
What is Christmas?
The day Jesus ( incarnation of God ) was born on
What is Good Friday?
The day Jesus died to save us from original sin and mend humans relationship with God
What did the sign in Jesus cross say?
King of the Jews
What is the resurrection?
When Jesus showed his divine nature and rose from the dead showing that he can define the laws of nature
Why is the resurrection important?
- The base of Christianity
- Shows their is life after death and it is less frightening
- Shows how powerful God is
- Further proof Jesus is the son of God
What is the ascension?
Jesus returning to heaven to be with God 40 days after he rose from the dead.
Why is the ascension Important to Christians?
- It shows how humans have a place with God
- Shows Jesus power
Why did Jesus die?
To redeem humans from original sin.
What word describes the reconciliation between god and humanity enabled by Jesus death?
Redemption and salvation
What do Christian’s believe they must do to go to heaven?
Live a Christian life ( the bible provides Christian’s with guidance)
What is liturgical worship?
Services follow set patterns written by the church ( e.g. mass services including the Eucharist and prayers like the Lords Prayer )
What is non liturgical worship?
Unstructured forms of worship ( e.g. singing or chanting in native tongues ) it is a free-er way of praying
What are three elements of an Anglican or Catholic Eucharist service?
A confession
The readings
The liturgy of the Eucharist
The rite of communion
Give a reason why some Christian’s might prefer liturgical worship to private worship.
Feel involved in a wider community
Make them feel closer to Jesus
Follow traditions
Focus
What is a sacrament,
An outward sign of inward grace
List the sacraments
Baptism, reconciliation, confirmation, Eucharist, marriage, holy orders, anointing of the sick
Why is baptism important?
- Jesus was baptised so we follow I his example
“Baptising them in the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit” - “No one can enter heaven unless they are born of water and the spirit”
- makes them a member of Gods family
- cleanses original sin
What is a description of all sacraments?
Baptism: entry of the church
Confirmation: renew vows made at baptism to take control of your own faith
Reconciliation: confession/ resolution of sins
Anointing of the sick: renews faith and strength to cope with illness and accept suffering
Matrimony: god blessing a couple as they vow to love one another and have a family
Holy orders: ordination of priests, deacons and bishops
Eucharist: recovering the body and blood of christ
What are the 3 parts of a Catholic funeral?
Vigil prayers: aims to help family prepare to say goodbye
Funeral liturgy: holy communion ( requiem mass) to pray for the soul of the deceased. Holy water is sprinkled on coffin to remember baptism.
Committal: a short ceremony that happens at the cemetery or crematorium as the body goes back to the earth.
What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?
The Lords prayer
Give two quotes for pilgrimages
“Pilgrimages evoke our earthly joirney towards heaven”
“A prayer with the feet”
What is the rosary?
A string with a cross and beads. The beads symbolises key events in Christianity ( mysteries)
What are the key events of Christianity symbolised in the rosary?
The birth death and resurrection of jesus
What are the stations of the cross?
Pictures of Jesus suffering - used for focus for contemplation on these events
What does popular piety mean?
A Catholic tradition of prayers and rituals that are not part of the churches official liturgy
Why don’t Protestants link popular piety?
Can be repeated without thought
Don’t believe in pestering to Mary ( danger of false idols)
Why do people go on pilgrimages?
-seek healing or forgiveness
-deepen relationship with god and learn
-visit significant places to Christianity
-miracle purposes
Where might people go on pilgrimage?
Jerusalem, Lourdes, Rome, Walshingham, Isle of Iona or Taize
What is advent?
Four Sundays before Christmas as a way of getting ready for Christmas
What is the Christmas midnight mass?
To welcome Christmas Day
What is the epiphany?
When the wise men went to visit Jesus
What is Palm Sunday?
Sunday before Easter when Jesus entered Jerusalem marking the start of Holy Week.
What is Maundy Thursday?
When Jesus had the last supper with his disciples
What is lent?
The 40- day preparation before Jesus rises from the dead
Why is the paschal candle lit?
To show Jesus is the light of the wolrd
What is Easter Day?
The Sunday when Jesus rose from the dead
Why does the church help the community?
- “be shepherds of Gods flock that is under care watching I’ve three.. “ ~ Peter
- “ love your neighbour as yourself” ~ Mark
- “ every social group must take account of the needs and legitimate aspirations of other groups, and even of the general welfare of the white human family” ~ Gaudium et spes
How does the church help?
- providing regular services and a place for quiet reflection
- rites of passages
- running youth groups
- offering support and advice
- street pastors, volunteer in towns to support anyone in need
- support food banks by donating food
- raise money for charity
Why is reconciliation important?
-Christina’s believe in justice ( all people are equal
-“ blessed are the peace makers”
- reconciliation is needed between one another, just as Jesus bought god and human kind together through the atonement
What is evangelism?
Spreading the Christian message with the aim of converting people.
Why should Christina’s evangelise?
- (Mark) Jesus told his disciples to “go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation”.
- believe it helps people find their real purpose and find salvation
What are different types of evangelism?
Gideon’s distribute copies of the bible
Churches may congregate to bring people who wouldn’t normally go to church.
Salvation Army provides hot meals and beds for homeless people.
Names some Christian charities
Cafod: fight poverty and injustice
Tearfund: evangelic organisation. Ends hunger resolves tension and helps refugees
Christian aid: globally relives poverty
Why might people volunteer or donate to charity
Matthew- the parable of the sheep and goats
St Paul- “ if I give all I posses to the poor… but don’t have love, I gain nothing”
