Learning Outcomes Flashcards
What does the word genesis mean?
Beginnings or origins
What is the phrase, Ex Nihilo used to describe?
The way in which God creates out of nothing
What happens on the first day of creation?
God creates light and separates it from darkness, creating night and day
What happens on the second day of creation?
God divides the waters of the Earth by a vault called heaven
What happens on day three of creation?
God brings the water together to let dry land appear, and upon it, he creates vegetation and trees
What happens on the fourth day of creation?
God creates the Sun, moon and stars
What happens on the fifth day of creation?
God creates sea creatures and birds
What happens on the sixth day of creation?
God creates humanity in his image
What happens on the seventh day of creation?
God rests, and blesses this day as a day of rest
Who got to name all the animals?
Adam
How was Eve created?
From one of Adams ribs
What was Adam and Eves task?
To look after the garden of Eden
What were Adam and Eve told not to eat from?
From the tree of knowledge, of Good and Evil
What did the snake do in the Adam and Eve story?
Tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge and give some to Adam
What happened to Adam and Eve after they ate the forbidden fruit?
They were banished from the Garden of Eden
What are three of the theological truths found in the story of genesis?
Pick three:
God is the creator of the universe
Creation is good
Creation is ordered and deliberate
Human beings are the high point of creation
Human beings are made in Gods image and likeness
Human beings will have free will
Sin has its consequences
What does being made in Gods image and likeness mean?
-Human beings are more important than other parts of creation.
-We are like God and so can relate to him.
- We have consciousness and self-awareness
What does the book of Genesis tell us about humans?
That humans are the stewards of creation, and have the responsibility to look after it
What is a steward of creation?
Someone or something that you have to look after the environment because we have the power to protect or destroy it
How can we be stewards of creation?
-Recycle
-Raise awareness of climate change (or any environmental issue)
-Join the Eco-Group
-Save electricity, water, gas etc
What does science help us to understand?
And what does religion help us to understand?
Science tells us how the universe was created, however religion tells us the universes purpose
What is the rainbow?
A sign of Gods covenant with Noah
What are the ten plagues of Egypt?
-River of Blood
-Frogs
-Gnats
-Flies
-Death of livestock
-Boils
-Fiery Hail
-Locusts
-Darkness
-The Death of the First-Born son
What food is used at the Passover today?
-Matzah (unleavened bread)
-Bitter Herbs
-Lamb or Lamb bone
-Salt Water
-Haroset (Chutney)
-Karpas (Roasted egg)
What are 3 facts about Moses?
Pick three:
-He was raised by the daughter of Pharaoh
-He escaped death in a wicker basket, floated down the Nile
-He murdered an Egyptian
-He fled to Midian
-He married Zipporah, daughter of Jethro high priestess of Midian
-He was called by God in the Burning bush
-He went back to Egypt and performed God’s miracles
How were the Hebrews saved from the Egyptian army?
Moses parted the Red Sea allowing the Hebrews to cross, when the Egyptians tried to pursue the Hebrews, the waters were closed eliminating the Pharoahs army and keeping the Hebrews safe, the pillar of clouds kept the Egyptian army from reaching the Hebrews
How long do Jews celebrate Passover?
8 days
When do Jews celebrate the Seder meal?
At the beginning of the Passover
What does the Seder meal symbolise?
The re-telling of the Exodus story
Why can Jesus be described as the New covenant?
Because:
-Jesus is God made man, who creates a new relationship between God and Humanity
-Jesus used the last supper, a Seder meal, to show that he was the new sign of God’s covenant with the people
-Jesus is the saviour sent to frees us from sin
Why are the 10 commandments still important for us today?
Because:
-The Commandments are about love of God and one another, which is just as important today
-Some of the commandments are about avoiding killing, stealing and lying. These are actions that should be avoided
What is the opening Rite?
When the mass begins with the Sign of the Cross
What is the Penitential Rite?
It is when we ask God for forgiveness at the beginning of the mass, so that we can celebrate the mass with a clear conscience
What are 3 stages of the Liturgy of the Word?
Pick Three:
-First Reading
-Responsorial Psalm
-Second Reading
-Gospel Acclamation
-Gospel
-Homily
-Prayers of the Faithful
-Creed
What are three stages of the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
Pick three:
-Procession of the Gifts
-Blessing and prayer over the gifts
-The Eucharistic Prayer
-The Lord’s Prayer
-Agnus Dei
-Distribution of Holy Communion
-Dismissal
What is the sign of the cross?
The great Christian sign (this is slightly different in the Eastern Rite)
What is the Sign of Peace?
Emphasises harmony within the community, and unity within the church
What is ‘Honouring the Book of the Gospels’?
Emphasises the importance of the Word of God
What is ‘Incense’?
An ancient sign of prayer, Honouring people, places and things
What is Genuflection
To go down of your right knee as a sign of respect to the Blessed Sacrament
What are the bread and wine at mass?
Jesus’ body and blood
How can mass strengthen a persons relationship with there God?
They receive spiritual help in their lives from God, and the readings and Homily can help us to live more fully
What is Transubstantiation?
It is when the subtans (essence) of an object is changed but the accidens (how it appears to the senses) remains the same
Who are the Old Testament prophets?
Amos, Hosea, Jeremiah and Isaiah
What did Hosea do?
He reminded the people of God’s love and goodness
What did Amos do?
He urged people to show kindness to the poor
What did Isaiah do?
He proclaimed the coming of the messiah and his kingdom
What did Jeremiah speak of?
A covenant written on peoples hearts
Who were all the messages of the Old Testament prophets echoed , reinforced and fulfilled in?
Jesus
What were the prophets key themes?
Monotheism, messianism, and morality
What does Jesus live through?
The church
What are Christian’s called to be?
Prophets
What are Christian’s called to speak out for?
Justice and compassion
Why can being a prophet be challenging?
Because:
-Because the message might be unpopular
-Standing up for others can make you a target
-Sometimes people are not interested in what religion has to say
Name one modern day Prophet
Pick one:
-St. John Paul II
-Mother Teresa
-St. Oscar Romero
-Dorothy Day
