Dominic De Guzman | RS 300 Flashcards
Where and what year was St. Dominic De Guzman born?
Caleruega, Spain in 1170
Who are the parents of St. Dominic?
Felix de Guzman and Juana de Aza
At the age of 14, which university did he study theology?
University of Palencia
In 1191, he became a canon in what Chapter?
- He stayed there for about 10 years and greatly influenced his consequent shaping of the Order of Preachers.
Osma
In what year did St. Dominic leave for Spain, accompanying a bishop to arrange the marriage of Prince Ferdinand?
1204
Who was the bishop St. Dominic accompanied to arrange the marriage of Prince Ferdinand?
Deigo de Acebes
In what year did St. Dominic come in contact with a heresy in Southern France?
1204
What was the heresy in Southern France in the year 1204?
Albigenses
From [ ] to [ ], St. Dominic remained in Southern France to preach against the heresy with Diego de Acededs, his bishop. However, the fruits were not evident. The idea of formulating [ ] was stimulating in his mind.
1205 to 1215 & Order
In what year did St. Dominic go to Rome to present to Pope Innocent III, his foundational project for approval?
1215
TRUE or FALSE
According to St. Dominic’s experiences, defending the truth is a challenging task that requires a collective and lasting force. Thus, a way of community is dispensible to serve the church’s needs.
FALSE - Community life is indispensable to serve the church’s needs.
What was the date when Pope Honorius III confirmed the Order’s existence?
December 22, 1216
He was the first Master of the Order which all the brothers recommended and sent a primordial group of friars to study in various universities which is vital to seek and defend the truth.
St. Dominic
Besides having an appreciation for theology and a passion for preaching, St. Dominic possessed a genius for?
Organization
What great legacy did St. Dominic leave to his brothers, that served well for eight hundred years?
Basic Consitution
- Because of its clarity and flexibility, the Dominicans have endured struggles and trials throughout the past 8 centuries.
In what year did St. Dominic die?
1221
What year was St. Dominic canonized by Pope Gregory IX?
1234
What is one of the four great mendicant orders of the Roman Catholic church?
Dominican
The Dominican was founded by St. Dominic in what year?
1215
What is the task of the Dominican?
To preach and convert the Albigensian
- They evangelized the non-Christian in Northern and Eastern Europe, in the lands of Eastern Mediterranean, and in India.
It is the way of following Christ that is inspired by the life and spirit of St. Dominic.
Dominican Spirituality
- To grow in love of God and neighbor.
TRUE or FALSE
The particular way that Dominicans express the love of God and neighbor is to engage in the primary work of the Order: to preach the Gospel for the salvation of souls.
TRUE
What are the Four Pillars of Dominican Spirituality?
PSCM - Prayer, Study, Community, Ministry / Apostolate
Communication with God.
Prayer
What are the three elements of Dominican Prayer?
FEC - Fully human, Eucharistic, Contemplative
Dominican prayer combines the activity of [ ], [ ], and [ ].
body, mind, and spirit
This delicate blend of words and gestures engages the totality of the person in worship.
Dominican Prayer
It is derived from the Greek words ‘Eu’ and ‘Charisma’ which means “Beautiful Gift.”
Eucharistic
TRUE OR FALSE
Our prayers should not be directed to the celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice.
FALSE - prayer should be directed to the celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice.
It is the experience of being in God’s presence; a mutual sharing between friends.
Contemplation
The goal of [ ] is to simply enjoy being in God’s presence.
Prayer
This pillar leads to prayer, which inspires the preaching of the gospel.
Study
TRUE or FALSE
St. Dominic regarded study as the activity by which we discover the presence of God’s action in our lives.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE
The goal of studying is not the accumulation of facts and figures but sharing in wisdom.
TRUE
It is the virtue by which we come to view all of our experiences in the light of God’s love and mercy.
Wisdom
What are the great sources for studies?
Creation & Scripture
God saves individuals through [ ].
Community
TRUE or FALSE
The relationship that we have with God is not mutually connected to our other relationships.
FALSE - Our relationship that we have with God is mutually connected to our other relationships. We cannot properly love others if we do not love God.
Calls us to recognize our utter dependence on God and the gifts that we have been given by those around us.
Humble Reliance
It is the heart of the Dominican Ministry.
Preaching
- Not only with words but examples.
How do Dominican Saints preach the Word of God?
Preaching by; “Word and Example.”
It is a life rooted in contemplative “Prayer,” engaged in discovering God’s presence in our lives and “Studying” the Word of God, united together in the mercy of God’s “Community,” and zealous for preaching the Gospel by the witness of words and deeds, “Ministry.”
Dominican Spirituality
