Module 1 Flashcards
Four important life events
birth, marriage, transition into adulthood and death
Question people ask about meaning and purpose as a result of important life events
Birth - Will I be a good parent?
Transition into adulthood - What job do I want when I am an adult?
Marriage - Will I be a good partner?
Death - Will they be going to Heaven?
Relationship between important life event and questions asked about meaning and purpose
Important life events cause people to ask important HUMAN HEART questions about meaning and purpose
Define religion
Religion can be defined as a particular system of beliefs, values, rituals and worship shared by a number of people. Every religion centers its ideas and activities on the ‘other’
Concept of relgion
- develop ideas about God
- share common understandings about basic human questions
- worship, using common rituals and prayers
List world religions
Christianity Islam Hinduism Buddhism Judaism
Characteristics of world religions
beliefs teachings rituals practices signs symbols celebration events
what does it mean to be religious
having a belief in the ‘other’
follow the moral or ethical code of a religion
participate in the rituals and practices of a religion
find meaning and purpose through the teachings of a religion
how does someone indicate they are religious
- what and how frequently they practice elements of a religion
- what a person says they believe in, and how they behave on accord to these beliefs
- religious participation
- signs and symbols
- dress
Explanation of characteristics of world religions
Belief:
A religious belief is a conviction about an idea central to a religion that expresses a religious truth.
Jesus was incarnate of the Virgin Mary. Key Catholic beliefs can be found in the Nicene or Apostles’ Creed.
Teaching:
Religious teachings guide and inform how people respond to religious belief.
A key Catholic teaching is Stewardship of Creation, which is a Catholic Social Teaching.
Ritual:
Religious rituals use symbolic actions, such as movement, gestures and words to express and promote what is important about faith. Rituals help people enter into the mystery of their faith.
A key Catholic ritual is the celebration of a Sacrament such as Baptism.
Practice:
Religious practices are a recognised way of doing something religious.
A key Catholic practice is the Eucharist.
Signs:
All religions use a range of signs and symbols to represent and convey meaning about beliefs.
A key Catholic sign is a crucifix which represents Jesus’ sacrifice and death on the cross.
Symbols:
Symbols are tangible items that represent reality but they are more complex and can convey a number of meanings.
Key Catholic symbols include the ciborium and chalice which hold the bread and wine which symbolise Jesus’ body and blood.
Celebrations:
Religious celebrations are special times when religious communities join together in worship, prayer or to celebrate a religious festival.
Key Catholic celebrations include weddings, funerals and Easter Sunday.
Events:
A religious event is similar to a religious celebration.
Key Catholic events include Christmas Day (25th December every year) and Feasts Days such as that of Saints e.g. Feast of St Mary Mackillop (8th August).
Identify a key religious belief of Christianity
Divine Revelation
Describe Divine revelation
Divine revelation can be defined as the continuing and dynamic process by which God communicates personally with human beings; revealing himself to them
Examples of Divine Revelation
Adam and Eve Noah Abraham Moses Jesus
explain the nature of divine revelation through key examples
Define division and denomination
Divisions - differences or disagreement between two or more groups, typically producing tension, resulting in a separation
Denomination - a recognized, autonomous branch of Christianity
Differences between division and denominations
Divisions are events whereas denominations are merely smaller groups of Christianity caused by the consequent denomination
Major divisions and denominations
1) Great Schism 1054 - Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox
2) The Protestant Reformation 1517 - The Protestant Church
3) The English Reformation - 1532 - The Church of England
Why do these divisions and denominations exist
Great Schism - Tension built up between East and West, due to differences in languages, culture, theological differences and liturgical differences
Protestant Reformation - The church had become extremely corrupt with the practice of selling indulgences becoming rampant. Martin Luther - 95 theses
English Reformation - King Henry VIII wanted a male heir to the throne, which his current spouse Catherine of Aragon could not produce. He wanted to remarry but the Pope denied it.
Impact of the divisions
Each division formed subsequent denominations
e.g
Great Schism - Eastern Orthodox vs Roman Catholic
Protestant Reformation - Protestant Church
English Reformation - Church of England
Similarities and differences within the characteristics of each denomination
Similarities -
Differences -
Define sectarianism
sectarianism can be defined as rivalry or division along religious lines between groups within the same religion. Sectarianism leads to severe discrimination, persecution and violence
Recount a basic history of the sectarian divide in early Australian history
At the arrival of the 1st fleet (1788) - rivalry and bitterness between Catholics and Church of England
Occupation of Ireland by England - oppression of the Irish people who where Catholic
The colony of NSW was set up as the Church of England
Continued within employment practices - not accepting Catholics
