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What are the three sources of authority that the Catholic church uses for their teachings?

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Scripture (Bible)
Tradition- The lives and writings of inspired christians
Magisterium- The Pope and the Bishops who are authorised to interpret scripture and tradition.

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What are the 4 origins and structures of the Old testament?

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Law
History
Wisdom
Prophecy

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What are the 4 origins and structures of the New Testament?

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The Gospels
The acts of the Apostles
The Epistles
The book of revelation

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What does the book of Law tell us in the Old testament?

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The Law tells how the Jews became the people of God and the ‘laws’ God wanted them to follow.

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What does the book of history tell us in the old testament?

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Shows how God guided the Jews and they refused to listen. Helped later generations to not make the same mistakes.

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What does the book of Wisdom tell us in the old testament?

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Helps people understand their faith and please God.

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What does the book of prophecy tell us in the old testament?

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The books of prophets who inspired people to stay faithful to God.

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What does the book of Gospels tell us in the new Testament?

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Cover the actions and teachings of Jesus.

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What does the Epistles tell us in the new testament?

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They were letters written by the Apostles and discuss how to follow Jesus’ teachings in everyday life.

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What does the book of revelation tell us in the new testament?

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Written by the Apostle John. It includes his own mystical visions, which some christians believe describe the end of the world.

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What does the Catholic church teach about the Genesis creation stories?

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They are myths

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What is a myth?

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A simple story which tells us important deep truths. (Not a myth in the sense of being untrue)

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What does Genesis 2 tell us about the nature of humans?

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Humans share the ‘spirit of God’

God gives human free will

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What is a quote that proves that humans share the spirit of God?

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“Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being”

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How do humans share the ‘spirit of God’

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Genesis 2:8 explains how God made humans in his image.

God created Adam, the first man, by breathing into him.

The hebrew word for ‘breath’ is ru’ach, which is also translated as ‘spirit’

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How did God give humans free will?

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God made the garden of Eden for Adam to live in.

God tells Adam he can eat from any tree except from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

He gives adam a choice the free will to decide for himself whether or not to eat from the tree.

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What can we achieve using a mix of science and Religion?

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Fuller, rounder picture of the world.

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What is the Vatican 2 teaching about science and religion?

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Science and religion support each other.

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What is an example of science and religion supporting each other?

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When read as myths, the Genesis stories don’t contradict evolution.

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What is natural Law?

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The catholic teaching that all humans are born with an understanding of right and wrong (part of nature)

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What 2 beliefs is Natural law based on?

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God made all creation good.

Humans are made in the image of God (so share in God’s goodness)

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Following natural law is important because:

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It’s God’s will

It will bring us fulfilment

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The 2 basic natural laws are:

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  • Do good and avoid evil

- Protect and preserve life

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Why do Christians care for the environment?

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Christians believe that God created and sustains the universe out of love for humans.

Every part of creation should be valued because it comes from God.

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How can catholics be good stewards locally?

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  • Recycle more waste

- Use public transport, walk or cycle more often

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What can catholics do to be good stewards nationally?

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  • Put pressure on politicians to support laws that protect the environment
  • Support and buy products from environment friendly businesses.
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What is sustainability?

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Using natural resources at a rate at which they can be replaced

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What are some sdg’s?

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  • Clean water and sanitation
  • Good education
  • Good healthcare
  • Renewable energy
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What are 3 beliefs about the nature of god.

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  • God is transcendant
  • God is omnipotent
  • God is creator
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What does God is creator mean?

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Shows christians they should only worship one God.

Everything created by God so should be cared for and looked after.

Genesis 1:27 shows that God created humans in his own image.

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What does God is transcendant mean?

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God only needs his word in order to create.

God is all knowing

God is beyond human understanding

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What is a Bible quote that shows God is transcendant?

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God said ‘let there be light’ and there was light. Genesis 1:3

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What does God is omnipotent mean?

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Belief inspires christians to trust in God because they know he has the power to do or change anything.

God is powerful

He can create things from nothing.

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What is a Bible quote that shows God is omnipotent?

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“God saw everything that he had made, and indeed it was very good”- Genesis 1:31

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Misleading aspects of the creation of Adam painting by Michelangelo?

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  • It doesn’t say in Genesis that God touched Adam to give him life
  • God and Adam are the same size, does this suggest that man is equal to God?
  • God being portrayed as an old man reduces him to human levels (he is pure spirit)
  • Mankind is shown as one ethnicity
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What does white hair and beard on God mean?

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God is ancient, eternal but humanity is new

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What is Adam portrayed as?

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Adam is the perfect man- reflecting that God’s creation is ‘very good’ and humans are the highpoint of God’s creation.

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What is being reflected by God being carried through the air by angels?

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God is being carried through the air by angels, reflecting that God is transcendant- whereas Adam is firmly on the ground.

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What does God being in a brain shaped cloud symbolise?

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God is in a brain shaped cloud symbolising that our intelligence comes from God.

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What is shown by God and Adam lying in the same position?

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God and Adam are lying in similar positions showing that humans are made in the image of God.

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What does Adam reaching out for God mean?

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Adam reaching out for God (not fully alive) could mean that humans depend on God for life, and humans need a relationship with God.

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Why do some Christians prefer the hand of God mosaic?

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Only God’s hand is shown, they think this is a symbol of God’s creative power is a more acceptable way of showing God, as God is infinite.

It conveys a greater sense that God is always creating everything, but shows less about God’s relationship with humanity.

God’s hand is large compared to the size of the cloud above it, which helps to show God’s greatness and power.

Lines extend from Gods hand to the edge of the circle (which depicts the edge of the universe). Reflects the idea that God created everything in the universe, and that his influence and power touch all things.

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Similarities between mosaic and painting?

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  • Both show God is creator

- Both show God is powerful and eternal

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