R.E Trinity Flashcards
Apostolic Tradition is
The wisdom inspired by the Holy Spirit which influences the words
and practices of the Church
Doctrine is
A belief held by the Church
Ecumenical Council
A worldwide gathering of all the bishops of the world with the Pope, or his approval.
Scripture is
Sacred writings, believed in Christianity to be the word of God, set
down in human writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit
What happened on each day of the creation?
Day 1 - Light and Dark Day 2 - Clouds and Oceans Day 3 - Land, plants and trees Day 4 - Sun, moon and stars Day 5 - Fish and Birds Day 6 - Man and animals Day 7 - God rested
What is a creationist?
Creation
We believe in the biblical story of creation. That the world was created in 6 days and that we should read it word for word
What is a metaphorical?
Creation
Genesis should be read as a story where we learn truths about he we should look after the world. We should not believe every word of it though
What is a Catholic?
Creation
The creation story shows us what God is like and how the world began. HOWEVER the Big Bang and Evolution explains how we are here
What is dominion?
Sovereignty or control
What is stewardship?
Taking care of something or someone
What is an atheist?
A person who does not believe in the existence of God
What is grace?
The blessing and mercy of God
What is secular?
Concerned with the physical world alone, rather than the spiritual
What is a blasphemer?
Someone who shows a lack of reverence (respect) for God, or someone who claims to have the attributes of God
What is blasphemy?
Insulting God
