Paper 1.1 - beliefs and teaching Flashcards
What does the creation story show God is
omnibenevolent, omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent
Name one SOWA for the creation story
“Let there be light” Genesis 1:3
Name on SOWA for the creation story
“God saw what he had made and it was good” Genesis 1
What is dominion and stewardship
The idea that humans were created last so we are the most important (dominion) but we should look after the planet and animals (stewardship)
Outline 3 features of the genesis 1 creation story
- God is the only creator
- All creation is Holy
- On the 7th day he rested after making the earth in 6
What does ex - nihilo mean
created from nothing
How do catholics take the creation story
metaphorically
How do evangelical christians take the creation story
literally
What is the paschal mystery
the death and resurrection of Jesus
Name one SOWA for the paschal mystery
“this is my body, which is given for you” from the gospel of Luke, often said in mass
Outline 4 stages of the paschal mystery
- Last supper
- Garden of Gethsemane
- Crucifixion
- Resurrection
What does the Paschal mystery show
That Jesus was willing to die for our sins meaning he is omnibenevolent and forgiving. It shows how powerful Jesus is because he rose from the dead. It also represents life after death
Name one SOWA for the nature of salvation and grace
The catechism states that only God knows who will receiev salvation
What does salvation mean
delivering from sin
Why is salvation important
- It strengthens are relationship with God
2. Without it a good person can’t get to heaven because of a minor sin
