Grace And The Sacremental Teaching Flashcards
What is grace?
The free gift of God’s love to all people
Grace helps people to become aware of what God wants for them and gives life to all things.
How do Catholics view the whole of reality?
As a sacrament - a sign of God’s grace
This perspective is rooted in the belief that God’s presence and love can be seen throughout the world.
What role did the incarnation play in understanding God’s love?
It helped people see God as a living presence in the world
The incarnation allowed people to understand God’s love more deeply and contributed to the sacramental nature of reality.
Define a sacrament according to the Catholic Church.
‘An outward sign of inward grace’
This definition implies that sacraments are signs of God’s love.
What does it mean for the world to be seen as sacramental?
The world and everything in it is a sign of God’s love
This means that God’s presence and love can be observed throughout creation.
Before the incarnation, how was God perceived?
As a distant (though caring) being
This perception changed with the incarnation, which made God more accessible to humanity.
What continues to share God’s love with all people after Jesus’ time on earth?
Jesus’ spirit
Even though Jesus is no longer physically present, his spirit remains active in the world.
What was Jesus’ significance in relation to God’s love for humanity?
He was the ultimate gift from God to show his love
Jesus’ life and actions made God’s love tangible and present in the world.
Since Jesus lived on earth, how can people perceive God?
As a living and active presence
This understanding stems from the impact of the incarnation on people’s perception of divinity.
Fill in the blank: The whole of reality can be seen as a ________.
sacrament - a sign of God’s love
This emphasizes the interconnectedness of creation and divine love.
True or False: Grace is a conditional gift from God.
False
Grace is described as a free and unconditional gift of love from God.
List two meanings of the word ‘grace.’
- The love that unites the three Persons of the Trinity
- A free and unconditional gift of love from God
These meanings highlight both the relational and the gift aspects of grace.
