P1 - Redemption Flashcards
Define redemption
Making up for the wrongs done by other people, to bring humans back into a relationship with God.
Define atonement
Restoring relationship between people and God Through life death and resurrection of Jesus
Define salvation
Freedom from sin, and from eternal separation from god that is brought about by sin.
Define conscience
The voice of god in the heart and soul of a person
What are the Catholic beliefs on Jesus’ resurrection?
- Jesus’ followers didn’t recognise him so he must’ve changed
- Jesus was in bodily form (he could be touched)
- Jesus was no longer limited by things that would limit other humans
- Jesus knew what was happening even when not visible
What is the significance of Jesus’ resurrection?
If the resurrection did not happen then there would’ve been no proper faith as our sins wouldn’t not have been saved and there would’ve been a barrier between god and humanity. Shows that faith in resurrection transforms meaning of life (doesn’t end in death)
What were churches built before 1965 like?
- Built facing Jerusalem
- Mass was in Latin
_ Altar was against east wall and priest said mass with back to people - Church built in shape of cross
What are churches built after 1965 like?
- Focused on making sure everyone is involved
- Decorated with ornaments and colour
- Statues of saints
- Images of stations of cross
What is the importance of salvation in the past?
The death of Jesus meant that sinners were freed and the gates of heaven were opened, some people think this was the only act of salvation, God’s gift of grace.
What is the importance of salvation in the present?
Others believe salvation is ongoing process. Christ won victory over sin but believers still need to be guided by Holy Spirit everyday.
What is the importance of salvation in the future?
Some people believe it will come at the end of time when God’s Kingdom is established in full power, death and sin will be destroyed.
What is the importance of a conscience?
- Help people to search for and live by truth
- Called to high standard of doing good and avoiding evil.
- Consciences can inspire other people
Why is our conscience not the only reliable source for avoiding evil?
- Church’s laws based on guidance of Holy Spirit over lots of years so they shouldn’t easily go against them
- It is not just the conscience itself, a person uses their natural instincts to guide themselves on the right path.
