Gr.10 religion unit 2 test review Flashcards
Define Faith and explain what it means to Catholics (3)
-faith is believing in things you can not see.
-Catholics have faith in god and can make a personal connection with him
-trust in god and living by his teachings
Why can’t we prove God’s existence scientifically? (3 points)
-nature of God is beyond science
-Exist out of time; in future and present
-involved in all life
What are 3 ways we can come to know God?
-stories of those who knew Him from the bible
-personal encounter: eucharist, through worship, loving one another
-relationship developed through prayer
Name four characteristics of faith.
-grows (inside us as we pray more)
-foretaste (of what is to be experiences in heaven)
-gift of god (to help us through good and bad times)
-absolutely certain because of jesus (scripture gives us examples of jesus showing faith
What is the Holy Trinity? What is monotheism?
-holy trinity: belief in one god who reveals himself in 3 ways (father, son, holy spirit)
-monotheism is the belief of one God
How do The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit each reveal themselves to us?
-the father: the creator
-the son: the saviour
-the holy spirit: the life giver
What are the different symbols of the Trinity? 3
Triangle, interlocking circles, shamrock
Why is God called “The Father”? 3
-he created all
-jesus taught us to call Him that
-God loves us like His children
What is Incarnation?
God coming in flesh as a person.
What are the different names given to Jesus?
- son of god
- savior
- messiah
- lamb of god
- new adam
- christ
What happened to the apostles at Pentecost?
There was a loud noise like rushing wind, and tongues of fire appeared above the heads of the apostles. The holy spirit enables them to speak different languages, allowing them to preach the Gospel. It is significant because it brought people from different countries to learn jesus’ teachings in their language. It also demonstrates the power of God and the holy spirit.
What is a covenant
-agreement between ruler and people
-relationship between God and chosen people. God agrees to love us in return you must be committed to Him
What are the 4 characteristics of a covenant?
-like a treaty or alliance
-have conditions
-sealed with ceremony
-celebrated with both parties
Why was a new covenant needed?
-original covenants were all broken because of the lack of trust given to God, so Jesus was sent to repair it.
-more intimate and personal through jesus to humanity
What are the different names and titles given to Jesus?
-son of god
-lord
-lamb of god
-good shepherd
What is the meaning behind these names?
-christ:
-messiah:
-son of god:
-lord:
-son of david:
-christ: anointed one
-messiah: anointed one
-son of god: jesus as the divine son of God the father
-lord: the one above
-son of david: the royal origin
Review the Jesus Human and Divine Handout