Religion Flashcards

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Catholic understanding of vocation?

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Vocation is the life calling of every person and is created in everyone by God

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From whom does a person’s vocation come?

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God

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Where do a person’s gifts /talents come from?

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God

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What is the Catholic understanding of work?

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Work is service and participation in God’s creative activity

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What is meant by the single lifestyle?

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Being single may simplify the results of a persons life circumstance

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What role might a voluntary worker play to assist their vocation?

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Voluntary organizations, young people not yet in first job, retirees, those unable to work

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What are the types of vocations?

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Marriage, Single Life, Priesthood, Religious Life

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Personal understanding of vocation?

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A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation

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Discernment

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the process of seeking to understand and accept God’s will for our lives

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Evangelical Vows

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promises of poverty, chastity and obedience

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Religious Life

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love and serve others, god and his church through prayer abd hidden sacrifuce

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Marriage

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Sacrament where a Christian man and Christian woman exchange vows to make a life-long commitment to each other. Primary purposes: unitive, procreate

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Repentance

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Turning away from sin and turning to God.

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What might cause people to fail to recognise their vocation in life?

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Lack of direction, low self esteem, failure to value creation

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What should people do in order to recognise their calling in life?

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Get support from spiritual director, “what are my talents?”, “What do I enjoy doing?”, “What are my strengths and weaknesses?”

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In terms of the Christian vocation, what is the basic purpose of every person’s life?

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To experience

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What is salvation?

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God’s saving action on behalf of the human race

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In general, what causes people to experience hell?

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a consequence of leading a life of sin and wrongdoing

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Explain what heaven is.

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union with God, individuals experience the fullness of joy and peace in the presence of the divine

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“you must love one another; you must love one another as I have loved you.” (Jn 13:34b) summarise?

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To share in the mission of Jesus

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How do people share in the mission of Jesus as priest?

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Put others first like Jesus did: spread teachings and beliefs

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Why is participation in the Eucharist important?

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Allows believers to partake in the body and blood of Christ

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What is a prophet (Old Testament understanding)?

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Called to proclaim the word or teaching of God

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Prophet

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person who is considered to be a messenger of God, sharing divine revelations, guidance, and teachings with others

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How do people share in Jesus’ role as prophet and king?
spreading his teachings, living out values
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Who guides and strengthens people through the sacrament of marriage?
God
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What vows do a Catholic couple take in marriage?
Marriage vows expressing their love and commitment to each other
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How do married couples develop their relationship with Jesus?
prayer
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For what reasons should people get married in the church?
signifies commitment before God and the Church, couple receives guidance and support by Catholic Church and community
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Types of marriage
sacramental: married in eyes of church, baptised, married in church, no divorce. civil: not married in eye of church, get married anywhere, can get divorced
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Why is marriage a life-long commitment?
Representing Jesus and representing his endless love
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# dbp What are the three orders within the Sacrament of Holy Orders
deacon, bishop, priest: church hierarchy
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Deacon
assist priests in various liturgical and pastoral duties
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Priest
lead congregations in worship and administer the sacraments
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Bishop
authority over priests and deacons in their diocese.
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What were the spiritual gifts that Jesus gave the Apostles?
teaching, healing, and spreading the Gospel to all nations. (prophet)
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What is apostolic succession?
passing down of beliefs through generations of bishops from Jesus, ensuring continuity in churches teachings and practices
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What is the difference between a diocesan and congregational priest?
diocesan priest works in a diocese , a congregational priest belongs to a religious order and lives in a community with other members of the order
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Church Hierarchy
Pope - Cardinal - Bishop - Priest Deacon
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Celibacy
way for clergy to focus entirely on their spiritual duties without the distractions that come with marriage and family life
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Name the three evangelical counsels (vows) that religious take
Poverty, chastity, obedience
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Poverty evangelical counsel
signifies detachment from material possessions and a focus on spiritual wealth
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Chastity evangelical counsel
living a life free from romantic or sexual relationships, dedicating oneself completely to God
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Obedience evangelical counsel
following the guidance and rules of the religious order or superiors, surrendering personal will to the will of God as expressed through the Church.
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What is the difference between a nun and a religious sister?
Nuns usually live a life focused on prayer, while religious sisters are more active in the community, engaging in various ministries and works of service.
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What is monastic life?
lifestyle followed by monks and nuns who live in monasteries or convents, dedicating themselves to prayer, meditation, work, and communal living centered around a specific religious order's rules and traditions.
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What sort of work do religious sisters and religious brothers do?
contribute to the community
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Freedom
allowing individuals to make choices and decisions based on their own will and conscience.
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Church's view on freedom
gift from God that comes with responsibilities
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What does CCC1733 state?
"the more one does what is good, the freer one becomes. There is no true freedom except in the service of what is good and just. The choice to disobey and do evil is an abuse of freedom and leads to the slavery of sin."
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What does CCC1733 mean?
true freedom is not just about doing whatever one wants but rather about choosing to do what is good and just. By consistently making good choices, one becomes more free.
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Pope John Paul ll view on freedom
freedom is not just about doing whatever we want but about choosing what is right and moral.
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Natural Law
moral principles that are inherent in human nature and can be understood through reason
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Divine Law
laws or rules that are believed to come directly from a divine source, such as God
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Who wrote 10 commandments?
Moses
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What are the 10 great commandments
- Do not worship other gods - Do not make idols - Do not misuse the name of God - Remember the Sabbath day - Honor your parents - Do not commit murder - Do not commit adultery - Do not steal - Do not bear false witness - Do not covet
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What are the 2 great commandments
- Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind - Love your neighbor as yourself
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Who wrote 2 great commandments?
Jesus
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Sacrament of Holy Orders
sacred ritual in the Catholic Church where bishops, priests, and deacons are ordained to serve the Church.
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Sacrament of Initiation
Baptism, Confirmation, Communion
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Sacrament of Healing
Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick
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Sacrament of Service
Marriage, Holy Orders
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Pope John Paul ll influences
WW2 influenced, desire to serve others, family had all passed, after injury he was called by Jesus to "Come Follow Me"
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Pope John Paul ll impacts
established World Youth Day, Initiated World Meetings of Families, travelled to "spread the Gospel", beautified over 1000 people and canonised over 450 saints
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Pope John Paul ll key beliefs
- Sanctity of life (e belief that human life is sacred and should be protected and respected) - Social justice (fair and just relations between individuals and society) - Interfaith dialogue (eople from different religious traditions coming together to engage in respectful and constructive conversation)
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Vatican ll aim
aim was to address relations between the Church and the modern world
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External Factors Vatican ll
Second World War (severity of the loss and death in the Second World War influenced the decision of Pope), Cold War (tensions and conflicts influenced decision of Pope), Modernist Movement (change in thinking by Western society, typically associated with the rejection of traditional ideals and actions), Sexual Revolution (invention of the birth control pill leading to controversy and clashing of the socially conservative and the feminists of the time)
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Internal Factors Vatican ll
Biblical Scholarship (questioning the truths presented in the Bible critically and analytically), Liturgical Movement (people in previous centuries who submitted that the sacred liturgy was the chief source of spiritual life), Resourcement (desire to return back to the sources of the Catholic faith, to reinstate the ‘twin fountains’ of Church life: Scripture and Tradition), Preaching the Gospel (One of the key endeavours of the Council was to give witness to Jesus Christ and the Gospel)
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5W's and H Vatican ll
Who (council attended by bishops from around world) What (council that sought to renew and update the Church's teachings and practices) When (between 1962 and 1965) Where (St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City) Why (address the role of the Church in the modern world, promote unity among Christians, and renew the Church's mission) How (discussions, debates, and the issuing of various documents that outlined the changes and reforms within the Church)
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Vatican ll documents
Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation: importance of Scripture in the life of the Church and the role of tradition in interpreting the Word of God. Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: renewal of the liturgy, encouraging active participation of the faithful in the Mass and other sacraments. Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: nature of the Church, its role in the world, and the relationship between the clergy and the laity.