Kingdom Of God > Sacraments Flashcards
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both a gift and a task
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Kingdom of God
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already here but not yet fully
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Kingdom of God
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Israelites understood this as a political state or a specific territory where God is the King
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Kingdom of God in the OT
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the Kingdom of God was present in His person because of his commitment to God’s saving will
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Jesus’ unique vision of the Kingdom
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What is the will of God?
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ALL people will experience genuine LOVE and CARE
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What is God’s Salvation?
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the act of freeing people and even the whole societies from suffering and oppression, physical or otherwise
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Ideal experience of Salvation
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Kingdom of God
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“to put aside” “to compare”
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parabole
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short simple stories that illustrate a moral truth or religious teaching
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parable
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The Kingdom of God starts from the smallest beginnings, but grows to much bigger proportions
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Parable of the Mustard Seed - HOPE
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parable that encourages us to see beneath what is visible
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Parable of the Yeast - TRUST
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parable that expresses ‘What or who gives you authentic happiness?’
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Parable of the Buried Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price - BELIEVING
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parable that shows ‘Judgment Day’
some are kept and some are thrown away
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Parable of the Net - DECISION MAKING
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For Jesus: God’s Kingdom is a condition —-
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in which God is Lord of all
of ORDER, PEACE AND LOVE
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According to the Church: the Kingdom of God is a gift —-
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freely given to us
as well as a task
that involves living morally and serving others
that should make a difference in our lives and in the world we live in
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Redemptoris Missio 18: The Church is ordered toward the Kingdom of God of which she is the —-
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seed, sign and instrument.”
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T or F: There is a special place at the table of the Kingdom of God for sinners.
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What is a miracle?
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Magical Act
Whatever is not normal or usual
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Miracle in the Bible
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a manifestation of God’s presence and power
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Miracle in the NT
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Greek words are used to refer to Jesus’ miracles
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TERAS
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Marvel
The miracles of Jesus were acts that made people marvel
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DYNAMIS
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Power
Jesus’ acts manifest great power
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SEMEION/ERGON
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Signs/Work
Jesus ‘works and signs’ reveal Jesus’ glory, purpose, identity, and relationship to his Father
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The miracles of Jesus are signs of —-
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the Kingdom of God
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God's Kingdom is here, ---
Satan's reign is ending
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Jesus gives witness to God's love and compassion through His ----
miracles
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The miracles of Jesus reveal His true ----
identity
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Jesus is indeed the Son of God and ---
the Messiah
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Jesus has the power to forgive ----
sins
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where God reigns in the hearts, minds and wills of everyone
Kingdom of God
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What are the four types of Jesus' miracles?
Healing Miracles
Nature Miracles
Exorcisms
Restoration of Life
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Miracles in Everyday Life
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God's Ongoing Creation
A person's change of heart
Modern day miracle workers
Social transformation
Your own self
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comparison drawn from nature or everyday human life
parables
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told as a story to embody some moral or religious insight
parables
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it also demands concrete response
parables
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Characteristics of Jesus' Parables
Brief
Rich in reality
Presence of "Twist"
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How do you interpret parables?
Delimit the text
Identify the context
Determine the audience
Look for the main point
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means to determine the "boundaries" of a certain parable
Delimit the Text
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contextualized stories that are usually Palestine
Identify the Context
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determines the interpretation of the parable
Determine the Audience
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simplifies matters
| usually Jesus' intended meaning
Look for the Main Point
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Types of Parables according to Thomas Zanzig
~ describe the King- his nature, qualities and attitudes in dealing with people
~ emphasize the kind of response needed to enter the Kingdom
~ deal with our relationship with other people
~ refer to the future coming of the Kingdom of God
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Good News Themes in the Parables
~ God's loving mercy is at the heart of the Good News
~ Everyone is called to enter the Kingdom
~ The Kingdom of God demands our repentance
~ The Good News demands persevering response
~ Rejoice and be hopeful
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Sacraments of Healing
Anointing of the Sick
| Reconciliation
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priest assigned to a particular military unit
military chaplain
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What are the two names commonly associated with the Sacrament of Anointing?
- Sacrament of Extreme Unction
| - Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
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the practice of anointing with the duly blessed oil
Unction
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because it can only be given to those who have grave illness and who are at the point of death
extreme
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Why did the Church encourage to change the name of the Sacrament of Anointing?
the Church wants to take away the notion of death
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The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given to the----
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dying
elderly
those who are facing major surgery
those suffering from serious illness
people who are mentally disabled
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How is it to be sick?
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painful
powerlessness and limitations
uselessness and isolation (esp. those who are terminally sick)
ending up blaming Him
ANXIETY OF DEATH
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eradication of the disease or defect which the medical profession pursues
cure
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holistic care that touches the body, soul and spirit
healing
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greatest effect of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
remission of sin
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effects of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
trust in God is encouraged
strength is given to resist temptations and anxiety of death
if it is God's will, freedom from sickness
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Who can administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
ordained ministers (priest and bishop)
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What are the essential elements of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
1. laying of hands
2. the minister's prayer
3. anointing of the forehead and hands with oil (blessed by the minister)
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How many times can we receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?
nth times
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a satirical poem
De-Creation
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What are the different names of the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Confession
Sacrament of Penance
Sacrament of Reconciliation
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stresses the importance of disclosing our sins while asking for God's forgiving grace
Confession
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emphasizes the whole process of conversion, including contrition, repentance and satisfaction
Sacrament of Penance
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brings out the inner relationship between being reconciled with God and being reconciled with our neighbor
Sacrament of Reconciliation
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Who forgives sin in the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
The Most Holy Trinity
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Who instituted the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Jesus Christ
| John 20:22
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Major parts of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
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-Acts of the penitent
Contrition/ Repentance
Confession
Penance/ Satisfaction
-Act of the priest-confessor
Absolution
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heartfelt sorrow and aversion for the sins committed
contrition or repentance
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2 Kinds of Contrition
Perfect (Contrition of Charity)
| Imperfect (Attrition)
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remits venial sin and forgives mortal sin
Perfect Contrition
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born out of the fear of eternal damnation
Imperfect Contrition
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What is a sin?
forgetfulness of God
disobeying and excluding God (OT)
hardness of heart (NT)
utterance, deed or desire contrary to eternal law (St. Augustine Hippo)
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eternal law
plan of God
| nature or purpose
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Basic Types of Sin
Actual Sin
| Original Sin
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sin committed with full knowledge and freedom
| - personal and individual sins
actual sins
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condition we have inherited from our first parents
| -(concupiscence: inclination towards sin)
original sin
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an actual sin in the form of prejudice, indifference
Freely chosen bad attitudes
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opposite of love
indifference
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an actual sin in the form of failures to do good actions
sins of omission
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an actual sin in the form of actions we perform against God, our neighbors and ourselves
sins of commission
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Degrees of Sinfulness
Mortal Sin
| Venial Sin
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make us kill God and live our lives away from Him
Mortal Sin
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consequence of mortal sin
eternal separation from God
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eternal separation from God
Hell
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"Mortis"
death
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conditions present in a mortal sin
Grave matter
Full knowledge
Full consent
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sin is seriously wrong
Grave matter
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person must be fully aware of what he or she is doing
Full knowledge
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action must be done freely or out of freedom
Full consent
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lessen the freedom of human act
force and fear
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partial rejection of God "stumbling on the right path"
venial sin
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effects of sin
alienates us from God, ourselves, other people, the Church, creation
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a priest cannot make use of knowledge that confession gives him
Sacrament Seal
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true evaluation of self before God
confession
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making up for our sins, amending our lives and repairing any injuries caused by our sins
penance or satisfaction
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prayers, corporal works of mercy, service of neighbor, voluntary self denial, sacrifices
penance or satisfaction
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effective sign of God's pardon
absolution
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Who are the ministers of the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
ONLY priests who have received the faculty of absolving from the church's authority
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What are the effects of the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
reconciling with God and the Church
remission of eternal punishment brought by mortal sins
remission of temporal punishments resulting from sin
peace and serenity of conscience
increase of spiritual strength
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through this the faithful can obtain the remission of temporal punishment resulting from sin for themselves and also for the souls in Purgatory
Indulgence
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It is the Sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church.
Sacrament of Holy Orders
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different ways of Christ's priesthood
Ministerial
| Common
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participation of all faithful
common priesthood
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unique participation (bishops and priests)
ministerial priesthood
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The ministerial and common priesthood are essentially different because of ---
sacred power
| teaching, divine worship and pastoral governance
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Institution of the Sacrament of Holy Orders
Last Supper
| "Do this in remembrance of me." (Lk 22:19)
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Essential elements of the Sacrament of Holy Orders
1. imposition of hands on the head of the ordinand
| 2. bishop's consecratory prayer
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The three degrees of the Sacrament of Holy Orders
episcopate (bishops)
presbyterate (priests)
diaconate (deacons)
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help bishops and priests
deacons
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Ministry of priests
Preach God's word
Administration of the Sacraments
Christian Guidance
Address God in prayer
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Why can't women be priests?
The twelve apostles were all men. If Jesus wanted to ordain women, he could have ordained Mary Most Holy, but he did not.
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a gift from God which enables priests to devote their whole life to God and the salvation of souls
Celibacy
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Sacrament of Commitment
Sacrament of Matrimony
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where a baptized man and woman vow their love in an exclusive, permanent, sexual partnership
Sacrament of Matrimony
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an extraordinary sign of God working through and in the ordinary
Christian Marriage
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raised marriage to the dignity of a sacrament
Jesus Christ
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T or F: A good marriage is simply a civil contract between two persons; rather, it is a holy covenant involving three persons.
F
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The ------- of marriage is written in the very nature of men and women who are created by a God of infinite love
vocation
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Through the period of original -------, there was a gradual growth in understanding the meaning of marriage
Covenant
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In early times, -------- was tolerated; husbands could freely divorce their wives (who were often treated as property)
polygamy
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By the time the Book of ------- was written, God revealed to the Jewish people two profound truths about the purposes of marriage
Genesis
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In Genesis, it is a share in God's creative act of bringing new life in to the world
marriage
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In Genesis, it is meant to enhance, celebrate, and increase the love between the wife and husband
marriage
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Genesis tells us that ------ established marriage and sex and declared that they are good and are meant for the procreation of human life.
Yahweh
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Genesis also reveals the other major purpose of marriage
companionship between friends who share the same life and love
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The --- --------- reveals further important insights into the nature of marriage
New Testament
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Jesus' attendance at the -------- ------ -- ---- underscores the goodness and naturalness of marriage
Wedding Feast of Cana
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original intention of marriage according to Jesus' Father
it should be a permanent and exclusive relationship
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Jesus teaches that looking at a woman lustfully is the equivalent of ------------- -------- (Mt 5: 27-28)
committing adultery
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a covenant, a total lifelong commitment that mirrors Christ's love for His Church
Marriage
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mystery translated by St. Augustine is ------------
sacrament
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the greatest sign of God's love
Jesus
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In the covenant of Christian marriage, a husband and wife ------ bind themselves together for life.
freely
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If a man and woman insist on certain conditions when getting married, they are simply engaged in a ----- --------
legal contract
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In Christian marriage, ------ that come along the way are faced -----------
trials; faithfully
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Christian marriage is _____-________ because through it God gives the married couple the privilege of procreating life
life-giving
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In the Latin rite, the ------ are the ministers of the sacrament
spouses
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They mutually confer the sacrament on one another by expressing their ------ to be married
consent
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The Sacrament of Matrimony usually takes place during a ------------ celebration
Eucharistic
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Because the marriage ceremony should be valid, worthy and --------, the church highly recommends that the couple prepare for it by ----------- their sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation beforehand.
fruitful; confessing
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The wedding liturgy includes an entrance procession, greeting, prayers, readings and ------
homily
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Elements of the Sacrament of Matrimony
1. priest questions the couple
2. exchange of vows
3. joining of hands
4. verbalization of consent
5. blessing and exchange of rings
6. Liturgy of the Eucharist proceeds
7. giving of nuptial blessings after the Lord's prayer
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symbols of fidelity and unending love
exchange of rings
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T or F: The Sacrament of Matrimony is a one-day affair.
F
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most powerful sign of total, exclusive, intimate sharing
sexual love
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The celebration of Christian marriage is ...
"till death do us part."
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Christ's love ---------- the love of the husband and wife in the sacrament of marriage
sanctifies
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A major fruit of a married couple's life is ...
the welcoming of children God may send them
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What are the primary means for a married couple to attain holiness?
their life together
| their efforts to rear and educate their children in a family setting
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destroys the exclusivity of marriage and undermines the dignity of the man and woman
polygamy
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separation of what God has joined together
divorce
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deflects marriage from its greatest gift- children
refusal of fertility
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purposes of marriage in God's plan
unitive
| procreative
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purpose to bond a man and a woman together as partners in life
unitive
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purpose to share in God's creative activity of bringing new life into the world
procreative
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crowning gifts of marriage
children
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exemplars of God's gift of life
marriage and the family
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powerful sign to those outside of the immediate family as well
faithful marriage
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The covenant made between two validly married Catholics can only be dissolved by the ----- of one of the partners
death
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dissolution of the legal aspects of a valid marriage made by the civil authority
divorce in civil law
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According to Church's teaching, a legally separated Catholic may not ------- while his or her spouse is alive
remarry
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Marriage is a vocation, or ------ call, as necessary and valuable to the Church as other vocations
divine
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----------- of and preparation for marriage is a process that begins early in life and continues through the ---------- period
discernment; engagement
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closes off the possibility of procreation and separates the unitive and procreative meanings of marriage
contraception
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the methods that enable a couple to plan their family in accord with God's design
Natural family planning (NFP)
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these unions pose a threat to the fabric of society that affects all people
same-sex unions
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living together in a sexual relationship without marriage
cohabitation
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In order to imitate Christ's love for His Church, the relationship between man and woman needs -------
healing
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As husband and wife, their relationship is a ------ subjection
mutual
