INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUALITY

Question 1

refers to any religious or
ethical value i.e. concretized
as an attitude or spirit from
which one’s action flow
- edward sellner

Answer 1

spirituality

Question 2

“Spirituality is putting
love into action. It is
not about how much
we pray but how much
love we put into what
we do.”

Answer 2

st. teresa of calcutta

Question 3

“Spirituality is simplicity
in trusting God and doing
small things with great
love.”

Answer 3

St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Question 4

“Spirituality is living out
faith by working for
justice, peace, and
human dignity.”

Answer 4

St. Oscar Romero

Question 5

• Submission to Allah’s will
  and living a righteous life.
• Focused on living a moral life
  and fulfilling social
  obligations as acts of
  worship.

Answer 5

islamic

Question 6

Giving a
portion of their wealth (2.5%)
to the poor and needy.

Answer 6

charity / zakat

Question 7

• Union with the divine and
  liberation (moksha) from the
  cycle of birth and rebirth
  (samsara).
• • Celebrating festivals like
    Diwali, performing rituals, and
    serving others as an
    expression of devotion

Answer 7

hindu

Question 8

Offering
prayers, incense, and food to
deities at home or in temples.

Answer 8

daily puja / worship

Question 9

• Covenant relationship with God
  and living according to the
  Torah (Law).
• Observing the Sabbath
  (Shabbat): Resting, praying,
  and spending time with family
  from Friday evening to
  Saturday evening.

Answer 9

judaic

Question 10

: Engaging in social
justice, charity, and acts of
kindness.

Answer 10

Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World)

Question 11

• Practicing mindfulness and
  meditation to achieve inner
  peace and enlightenment
  (Nirvana)
• Following the Noble
  Eightfold Path, including
  right actions, speech, and
  livelihood

Answer 11

buddhist

Question 12

Helping others as an act of
loving-kindness

Answer 12

meta

Question 13

• Relationship with God
  through Jesus Christ.
• Regular prayer, reading the
  Bible, attending church
  services, and receiving
  sacraments like the
  Eucharist.
• Feeding the homeless,
  caring for the sick, and
  mission work.

Answer 13

christian

Question 14

elements of spirituality

Answer 14

prayer
sacrifice
spiritual discipline

Question 15

It is not only lifting of our heart and mind but it
is also listening and waiting to God.
It has a two-way process:
a. God’s action
b. our participation

Answer 15

prayer

Question 16

is the act of expressing the
thoughts and concerns of our
hearts to God through the
use of some structured or
spontaneous prayers

Answer 16

vocal prayer

Question 17

• Telling God what is in our mind
  and heart at the moment
  -It facilitates active relationship
  between oneself and God and is
  flexible enough to cover
  whatever we are going through

Answer 17

spontaneous prayer

Question 18

• a prayer wherein
  we use our mind
  and imagination to
  unite ourselves with
  God.

e.g. meditation, examination
of conscience etc

Answer 18

mental prayer

Question 19

 A prayer of loving attentiveness
to God’s mysterious presence.
While mental prayer is more of
the active use of our imagination
and mind, contemplative prayer
is more quiet, receptive and
affective.
 It is a prayer of the heart.

e.g. 30 day Prayer Retreat, Centering
Prayer

Answer 19

contemplation

Question 20

 a prayer of the church gathered in
worship and praise of God.
 the most important liturgical prayer
for the Catholics is the Mass or the
Eucharist.

Answer 20

liturgical prayer

Question 21

In Modern times, it is understood in a very negative way.

It is conceived as hassle, hindrance, obstacle, and an opponent of happiness and joy.

Answer 21

sacrifice

Question 22

*Sacra means __
*Facere means ___

Answer 22

holy or sacred;
to do or to act

Question 23

other words for sacrifice

Answer 23

holy action / sacred action

Question 24

___ are means that can lead
us to become good or become
holy.

They are not really a hindrance or
obstacle to joy and happiness.

Answer 24

sacrifice

Question 25

Sacrifice as spiritual discipline is traditionally termed as ___ comes from the Greek word ASKESIS which means athletic exercise or practice

Answer 25

asceticism

Question 26

a self-denying way of life

Answer 26

sacrifice

Question 27

is the practice of voluntarily giving up food, drink, or certain pleasures for a specific period of time as an act of devotion, self-discipline, and spiritual purification. It is a common spiritual practice across many religions, including Christianity

Answer 27

fasting

Question 28

is the practice of refraining from certain foods (meat or any food one always eats), activities, or behaviors as a way of honoring God, exercising self-control, and focusing on spiritual growth. In Christianity, it often refers to avoiding meat on specific days (e.g., Fridays during Lent)

Answer 28

abstinence

Question 29

as a spiritual discipline, is the intentional practice of withdrawing from external distractions and human interaction to create space for reflection, prayer, and connection with God.

Answer 29

solitude

Question 30

are intentional pauses from daily life to focus on spiritual growth, deepen one’s relationship with God, and gain clarity through prayer, reflection, and renewal

Answer 30

retreats and recollections

Question 31

A longer, more structured spiritual experience, often lasting several days, conducted in a secluded or peaceful environment. It allows participants to reflect deeply on their faith journey, engage in prayer, and receive spiritual guidance.

Answer 31

retreat

Question 32

A shorter and simpler version of a retreat, typically lasting a few hours or a single day, designed to renew one’s spiritual focus through prayer, silence, and reflection.

Answer 32

recollection

Question 33

as a spiritual discipline, refer to intentional acts of service, charity, and kindness performed as an expression of faith and love for God and others.

Answer 33

good works