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What is one of the most popular qualities of Filipinos?

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Hospitality.

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How is respect observed in Filipino culture?

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It is observed by people of all ages, not just the younger generation.

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What are the foundational aspects of Filipino identity?

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Family-oriented, meal-oriented, kundiman-oriented, bayani-oriented, and spirit-oriented.

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What is the significance of the anak-magulang relationship in Filipino culture?

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It is of primary importance and culturally significant.

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What does ‘salu-salo’ or ‘kainan’ signify in Filipino culture?

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It reflects the fondness for communal meals and treating guests as family.

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What does the kundiman represent in Filipino culture?

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A sad song about wounded love, reflecting patience and forgiveness.

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What does being bayani-oriented mean for Filipinos?

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It means being natural hero-followers and willing to defend the weak and oppressed.

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How do Filipinos view the supernatural?

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They have a deep-seated belief in spirits and the supernatural.

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What does the word ‘catholic’ mean?

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It means ‘according to the whole’ or ‘universal’, derived from the Greek words ‘kata’ (according to) and ‘holos’ (whole).

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Why is the Church called ‘catholic’?

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Because it extends over the whole world and teaches universally and infallibly each doctrine that must come to the knowledge of men.

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What is a fundamental aspect of Filipino identity in relation to faith?

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Filipinos are family-centered, easily communicating with God through Jesus Christ.

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How do Filipino Catholics find meaning in their lives?

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By encountering Jesus as Eucharist in their parish community and sharing their lives for the service of others.

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What does the term ‘sacrificing/sanctifying’ refer to in the context of Filipino Catholics?

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It refers to the ability to pray about sin and forgiveness, and to offer oneself as ‘bread broken for the world’ in solidarity with Christ.

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What is the Filipino approach to Christ?

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It is typically through Mary, reflecting a deep devotion to her as a spiritual mother.

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What role does Marian devotion play in Filipino Catholicism?

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It is intimately intertwined with Christ and is a natural part of Filipino spirituality.

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What does the ‘family altar’ symbolize in Filipino homes?

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It symbolizes the veneration of Mary as the mother of Jesus and our spiritual mother.

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What is the first characteristic of Filipino Catholics mentioned?

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Family-centeredness, allowing easy communication with God through Jesus Christ.

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How do Filipino Catholics find meaning in their lives?

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By encountering Jesus as Eucharist in their parish community.

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What do Filipino Catholics share ‘around the table of the Lord’?

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Their time, energy, and lives for the service of the needy.

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Who do Filipino Catholics identify with in terms of suffering?

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Christ the Suffering Servant.

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What qualities do Filipino Catholics embody according to the text?

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Resilience like bamboo and sturdiness like narra.

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What transforms the world vision of Catholic Filipinos?

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Christ’s Spirit in the Church community.

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What longing is inherent in the Filipino spirit?

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A longing for kaayusan (order) out of chaos.

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What does God’s Divine Revelation entail?

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God reveals Himself and His plan of loving goodness through deeds and words.

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According to St. Augustine, what is man’s relationship with God?

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Man is restless until he finds repose in God.

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What is inscribed in the heart of man according to the main idea?

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The desire of God.

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How does man find peace?

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Man can only find peace in God.

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What can lead man to forget or reject God?

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Ignorance, rebellion against evil, worldly cares, materialism, and bad examples from others.

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How can the existence of God be known?

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Through supernatural means and natural reasons, starting from creation.

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What does the existence of God reveal about man?

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Man is a contingent, created, and dependent being.

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What is God’s purpose in revealing Himself to man?

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To offer a definitive response to the meaning and purpose of human life.

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Who is Jesus Christ in relation to God’s revelation?

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The Son of God made man and the only perfect and definitive word of God.

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What are the two sources of Revelation?

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Sacred Scripture and Oral Tradition.

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What is the significance of the Bible in Revelation?

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It is the inspired word of God transmitted in writing.

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What does Tradition represent in the context of Revelation?

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Divine Revelation entrusted by Christ and the Holy Spirit to the Apostles, transmitted orally to the Church.

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What does God wish to give to those who seek salvation?

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Eternal life.

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What covenant remains in force during the times of the Gentiles?

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The covenant with Noah.

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Who are some great figures among the Gentiles mentioned in the Bible?

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Abel, Melchisedek, Noah, Daniel, and Job.

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What does God call Abram to become?

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Abraham, the father of a multitude of nations.

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What is the role of the people descended from Abraham?

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They are the trustee of the promise made to the patriarchs and the chosen people.

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What do the prophets proclaim regarding the People of God?

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A radical redemption and salvation which will include all nations.

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What is the deposit of Faith entrusted to the Church?

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Sacred Scripture and Tradition.

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Why is it important for Christians to know the Bible?

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Ignorance of Sacred Scripture is ignorance of Christ.

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What occupies a privileged place in the Bible?

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The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).

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What did St. Augustine say about the human heart?

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Our heart is restless until it rests in God.

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What is Revelation in the context of Christian faith?

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God’s self-disclosure of Himself to humanity.

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How does God communicate with humanity?

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Through natural and supernatural means.

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What does natural reason reveal about God?

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It can prove God’s existence but cannot tell us who God is.

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What do the heavens declare according to Psalm 19:1?

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The glory of God.

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How do Filipinos perceive the world in relation to God?

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As natural signs of God making Himself known.

51
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What is the significance of the Bible in Salvation History?

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It records God’s covenant relationship with His chosen people.

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How did God reveal Himself in the Old Testament?

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Through biblical signs, covenants, and the words of prophets.

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What attributes of God are highlighted in Exodus 34:6?

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Merciful, gracious, slow to anger, and rich in kindness.

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What is God’s definitive revelation in Jesus Christ?

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It did not stop with Christ’s ascension

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Who formed the nucleus of the Church?

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The disciples gathered by Jesus.

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How is the ‘Good News’ of Jesus Christ spread?

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By the power of the Holy Spirit sent upon the apostles at Pentecost.

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How does God continue to manifest Himself today?

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Through the Holy Spirit in the Church, its preaching, loving service, and sacraments.

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What is the nature of Christ’s revelation in the Church?

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It is the new and definitive covenant that will never pass away.

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Can non-Christians receive God’s revelation?

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Yes, if they seek God sincerely and try to do His will as known through their conscience.

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What is divine revelation?

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God’s personal loving communication of who He is and His plan to save us.

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What role do symbols play in divine revelation?

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They express and mediate God’s self-communication and point to transcendent reality.

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How do symbols relate to the Christian idea of God?

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They mediate God’s presence and express more than their finite reality.

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What is a confessional statement regarding symbols?

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Every claim that a symbol makes the divine present is a confessional statement, not open to empirical science.

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What is God’s first manifestation according to the text?

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Creation.

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What are Biblical Signs?

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Words and deeds in scriptures, completed and perfected in Jesus Christ.

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What do Ecclesial Signs represent?

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The continuing presence of the Holy Spirit in His people, the Church.

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What are Liturgical Signs?

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Prayer and sacramental worship, doctrine, and moral service of the Church.

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How is Jesus described in relation to God?

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Jesus is the symbol of God and the completion and perfection of Divine Revelation.

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What does Jesus reveal according to the text?

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Both God and ourselves.

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What is the role of Christ as the agent of Revelation?

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Christ is the mediator between God and men.

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What two modes does God’s Revelation use to transmit to us?

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Sacred Scriptures and Sacred Tradition.

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What is the Deposit of Revelation?

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The sacred deposit of the word of God entrusted to the Church, contained in Sacred Scriptures and Sacred Tradition.

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What do the Scriptures represent in relation to the people’s experience of God?

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They are the expression of the people’s experience of God and a response to their needs.

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How are the Scriptures described in relation to the Church?

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They form ‘The Book of the People of God’ and are written for the people of God about their God-experience.

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What are the three stages of how the Gospels were formed?

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  1. The life and teaching of Jesus
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What is the relationship between Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture?

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They are closely bound together, flowing from the same divine source and forming a single sacred deposit of the Word of God.

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What does biblical inspiration mean?

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It means that the sacred books were written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, making God their author.

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How does biblical inspiration differ from general inspiration?

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Biblical inspiration involves divine guidance for the writing of Scripture, unlike general inspiration which can apply to any artist or author.

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What role does the Holy Spirit play in Scripture?

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The Holy Spirit guides the authors, editors, and compilers to write what God wanted, impacting both the writers and the audience.

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Why is the apostolic Church considered authoritative?

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It is grounded in the sacred texts of both the Old and New Testaments, which remain authoritative for all generations of Christians.

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What does Scripture do for the Church according to the text?

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It supports and invigorates the Church, strengthens our faith, and offers food for our souls.

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What is the significance of the ‘canon’ of Scripture?

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It is a definitive list of books inspired by God, accepted as sacred and canonical by the Church.

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How is the Canon of Scripture divided?

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Into the Old Testament (before Jesus’ life) and the New Testament (after Jesus’ life).

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What factors are significant in interpreting Scripture?

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The author’s intention, the text itself, the reader’s context, and the common horizon connecting the original community with today’s readers.

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Why is understanding the author’s intention important?

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It helps to grasp what the inspired human author had in mind, considering their historical and social context.

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How should the text be viewed according to the document?

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Within the unity of the whole Bible and in light of the Risen Crucified Christ.

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What role does the reader play in interpreting Scripture?

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Readers bring their own experiences and questions, allowing the Bible to form and transform them.

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What does the common horizon refer to in the context of Scripture?

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It connects the original community context of the text with the contemporary Christian community reading it today.

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What does the new and eternal covenant established by God through Jesus Christ signify?

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It links the context of Scriptural text and tradition with our present reading context today.

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How does the Church interpret Scripture?

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By seeking the truth that God wishes to communicate today, guided by the living teaching office of the Church.

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What is the role of the Magisterium in relation to Scripture?

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It exercises authority in the name of Jesus Christ, serving the Word of God.

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What is faith according to the Catechism for Filipino Catholics?

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Faith is confident assurance concerning what we hope for and conviction about things we do not see (Heb 11:1).

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What does Catholic Christian Faith entail?

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Believing that Christ reveals God to us in and through the Catholic Church, united in the Holy Spirit.

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How do we show faith in human relations?

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By accepting the words of others, obeying directions, and entrusting our welfare to others.

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What is the theological virtue of faith?

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It is our personal knowledge of God in Christ, expressed in particular beliefs in specific truths.

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What are the three essential dimensions of faith?

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Doctrine (Believing), Morals (Doing), and Worship (Loving).

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What does the doctrine dimension of faith focus on?

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It focuses on what we can know about God as Our Father and Christ as Our Lord.

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What is the moral dimension of faith concerned with?

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It is concerned with what we should do, emphasizing the importance of keeping God’s commandments.

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What does Romans 8:38-39 assure us about God’s love?

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Nothing can separate us from the love of God that comes to us in Christ Jesus.

100
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How is Christian faith described in relation to knowledge?

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It is a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ, not just abstract truths.

101
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What does Revelation 3:20 convey about faith?

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Christ invites us to open our hearts to Him for a personal relationship.

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What is the ‘doing’ aspect of faith exemplified by Mary?

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Mary’s response, ‘I am the servant of the Lord,’ shows obedience to God’s will.

103
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What urgent calls does PCP II highlight regarding faith?

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Deeds of justice and love, and caring for the environment.

104
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How does faith grow according to the text?

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Through prayer and worship, which is a heartfelt conversation with God.

105
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What are some benefits of faith in Jesus Christ?

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It helps us grow into responsible adults, liberates us from sin, and opens us to joy.

106
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How can we be sure of our faith?

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Like the love we have for family and friends, we are sure of God’s love through His Revelation.

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What is the nature of faith in God according to the Old Testament?

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It calls for total and absolute adherence, contrasting faith in man.

108
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What is the nature of Christian faith according to the text?

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Christian faith is a total and absolute commitment to God.

109
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How is faith described in relation to the Triune God?

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Faith is our adherence to the Triune God revealed through Jesus Christ, fostering friendship with Christ and the Father through the Holy Spirit.

110
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What role does love play in Christian faith?

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Love is essential for mature Christian faith, as it reflects God’s nature and compels us to evangelize.

111
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What does it mean for faith to be informed and communitarian?

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Faith must be informed by Jesus’ teachings and communitarian as it is transmitted through the Church’s Sacred Scripture and Tradition.

112
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How is Filipino faith characterized in relation to family and friends?

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Filipino faith is intertwined with relationships, reflecting Catholic faith in daily interactions with family and friends.

113
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What is the significance of prayer in the context of faith?

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Genuine prayer, both personal and communal, is essential for the growth and expression of faith.

114
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How is faith related to salvation?

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Faith is necessary for salvation and is described as the beginning of our salvation.

115
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What transformation does faith bring to an individual?

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Faith works a gradual transformation in our thoughts, hopes, attitudes, and values.

116
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What are the three basic values described in relation to faith?

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Genuine personal maturity, freedom, and happiness.

117
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How does faith contribute to personal maturity?

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It helps us put childish ways aside and develops honesty before God and man.

118
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What does faith in Christ free us from?

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Preferring darkness rather than light and the praise of men over the glory of God.

119
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What is the relationship between faith and spiritual joy?

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Faith fosters spiritual joy, as expressed by Mary and John the Baptist.

120
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What paradox describes faith as both certain and obscure?

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Faith is certain yet obscure, as it involves belief in a mystery beyond full comprehension.

121
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How is faith described as both free and morally obliging?

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Faith is a free response, yet it carries a moral obligation due to God’s love.

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What is the paradox of faith being reasonable yet beyond natural reason?

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Christian faith is reasonable but transcends what can be understood through natural reason alone.

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