Incarnation Flashcards
What is Incarnation?
it is when God took on the human condition as Jesus
Why is Incarnation important?
as it shows God’s love for humanity
What happens in Luke 1:26-38?
Angel Gabriel tells Mary she will conceive through the holy spirit and give birth to Jesus
Give a quote for Luke 1:26-38
‘Son of the Most High’
What happens in Matthew 1:18-24?
Joseph had a dream of an angel telling him that Mary is having Jesus through the holy spirit and that he is the ‘saviour’
Give a quote for Matthew 1:18-24
'’name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.”
What does Jesus as the ‘Son of Man’ mean?
that Jesus is fully human and lived a full human experience
Give a quote about Jesus as the ‘Son of Man’
“The Son of Man must undergo great suffering’’
What does Jesus as the ‘Son of God’ mean?
Jesus is fully God
Give a quote for Jesus as the ‘Son of God’
“Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”
“Blessed are the ______, for they will inherit the earth.”
meek
“Blessed are those who ______ and thirst for _____________, for they will be filled.”
hunger, righteousness
“Blessed are the __________, for they will receive mercy.”
merciful
“Blessed are the __________, for they will be called children of God.”
peacemakers
What is the message of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats?
'’whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you do for me.”
For religious art
- Inspires worship
- Can showcase God as Jesus
- Can help understand the qualities of God
A quote FOR religious art
“Whoever venerates an image, venerates the person portrayed in it.”
Against religious art
- breaks the second commandment
- God can’t be limited
- Could be misleading as no one has seen God
A quote AGAINST religious art
”You shall not make for yourself an idol’’
Meaning of Ichthus
Jesus, God’s son is the saviour, it’s a statement of belief
Meaning of Alpha and Omega
a symbol of eternity
Meaning of Chi-Rho
translates to ‘Messiah’, reminder of Jesus’ death
What is a sacrament?
‘an outward sign of an inward grace’
Quote for Verbum Domini
“The eternal word became small – small enough to fit into a manger.’’
Quote for Dei Verbum
“For He sent His Son … so that He might dwell among men and tell them of the innermost being of God.”
Teachings of St Irenaeus
- Scripture
- Magisterium
- Tradition
The message of St Irenaeus’ Writings
“he revealed God to men and presented men to God”
4 Features of the Sacred Heart Statue and their importance
- heart with a crown - pain and suffering Jesus endured
- flames around the heart - God’s burning love
- Jesus’ wounds - a reminder of the crucifixion
- pointing to heart - God loves humanity
what is Luke 1:41-2 quote on the protection of unborn life?
'’when Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb’’
Give 3 beliefs about grace
- God’s gift of unconditional love
- mutual love between the Trinity
- it is free and undeserved
what is the sacramental nature of reality?
Catholics believe the whole of reality can be seen as a sacrament as everything has God’s love
Jesus as the fulfilment of the law
Jesus perfects the action based 10 commandments and makes them attitude based instead
What is John 1:1-4?
The Word of God = Jesus, the Son of God, Second Person of the Trinity
