Quarter 1 Test Flashcards
In doing theology, how is the use of language limiting?
In doing theology we use human categories to describe divine truths.
How did St. Anselm define “theology?”
Theology is faith, seeking, and understanding.
What are the two directional foci of liturgy along with a brief description of each?
Vertical – God & I (one on one relationship)
Horizontal - Recognizing Jesus is here as well (spirit oriented)
According the Second Vatican Council, what is the goal of liturgy?
“The key to a successful liturgy is full, active, and conscious participation”
Name the three criteria used in the selection of liturgical music:
- Singable
- Liturgically appropriate
- Theologically appropriate
What did St. Augustine say about singing at liturgy?
“Singing is twice prayer”
What is the value of having a liturgical year?
With the liturgical year we recall and celebrate the history of our salvation in order to grow in our identity as Christians. We retell our history of salvation, of how we were saved which gives us a better sense of who we are as Christians.
Define hedonism
“If it feels good, it’s gotta be good” and “If feels bad, it’s gotta be bad” – Lives only for pleasure
How was Original Sin defined in class?
The tendency to be self-centered
What is the Fundamental Option? Include in your description: heaven and hell as well as how individual moral choices matter.
Fundamental Option is that basic life-long choice that we make between living a God and other-centered life or a self-centered life. Every action we make affects our aim, on whether we will end up in heaven or whether we will end up in Hell. How we live and how we make our individual choices affect our aim and decide where we will end up.
What was St. Augustine’s quote about anxiety?
“Our hearts are restless, until they can find rest in you”
What illustration was used to show how the Church is there to guide and protect you? Explain.
A mountain and guard rails help you stay safe to get to your intended destination. The mountain is our way to Heaven, and the church’s teachings are the guardrails, they’re only there to help you get into heaven.
What prayer did St. Augustine say as he would receive Holy Communion?
“May I become what I receive”
Using the parts of Matter describe what is meant by Transubstantiation in Eucharist?
Form is what reacts with the senses, and substance is what it actually is. For the Eucharist the form stays the same, but the substance changes to the body and blood of Christ.
\* Matter is made up of form and substance
Know the basics of the Garden of Faith.
Seeds are given as a gift. We don’t make them they’re just there. Gardeners are in charge, they are given the seeds. The seeds need water, sun, and fertilizer. Weeds grow up with those, use a hoe to get them out.
Everyone is given seeds, we have to take care of them. Seeds are the seeds of faith, our parents have planted them by taking us to church, reading the bible, etc. The gardener is us, we let them grow. Water is prayer, God is the sun, weeds are Satan, garden hoe is used to root out the sin (we do this by reconciliation), and fertilizer is the bible, and Eucharist. We are responsible for our faith life. (Galatians 5:22-23) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
