RE Test T4_Wk5 Flashcards
Source Definition
A ‘source’ is something that gives information.
Primary Source
Are original materials from that time and cannot be changed. E.g Audio, Imaged, Statistics, Text.
Secondary source
Interpretations from primary sources, less easily defined. 2nd hand information. E,g Documents, Images, Textbooks, websites.
Four sources used in religion
- Bible
- Textbooks
- Objects
- Music
What is water a symbol of
Water is a symbol of the graces of Baptism
What does gift faith mean?
Faith is a special gift which enables people to believe in God and all that Jesus has revealed. Without faith, it is not possible to relate closely to God and draw on the saving power of God in the ways Jesus taught.
Where did John the Baptist Baptise people
The River Jordan
What does gift Hope mean?
is a special gift to trust that God will fulfil the promises of Jesus. Without hope, it is difficult for people to relate closely to God. They can be discouraged too easily in their efforts to overcome selfishness and other human weaknesses.
What does gift Charity mean?
is a special gift which enables people to keep deepening in love for God, and for other people. Without charity, a person does not have the kind of love needed to relate closely to God.
Charity makes it possible for baptised Christians to love others, particularly family members, friends and even those they dislike or who offend them.
Without charity, it would not be possible for anyone to love others as Jesus did.
What are the Four Baptismal graces
Freedom from original sin, participation in the life of God, drawn into the Church of Jesus, and united by the Holy Spirit with other baptised believers
Why did Jewish people want baptism
Jewish people wanted baptism because the wanted to purify their lives of sin through immersion in water.
What does the Holy Spirit Allow
The Holy Spirit allows people to grow in love and goodness as they enter into the Kingdom of God.
What did Jesus institute
Jesus instituted a new sacrament, baptism. He baptised people with only holy water. The new baptism is now a sacrament.
Who will God be present to?
God would be present for all those who are baptised. Every Christian is a temple in the Holy Spirit.
Why are our bodies sacred
Our bodies are sacred because they are temples of the Holy Spirit. This is worthy of deep respect. E.g Respect for human sexuality and bodies of the dead.
