Religion Questions Flashcards
What is the Torah? What does it consist?
Hebrew word for law or teaching. The first fixed books of the Old Testament.
What were the covenants that God made with Noah, David, and Abraham?
David wishes to build a permanent dwelling for the ark of the covenant. god instructs Nathan to tell David not to build this temple.
Promised him that his house and his kingdom shall endure forever before him. His throne shall stay firm forever.
Noah- his covenant with Noah is also with all human kind and creation.
God promises Noah that he will never again destroy all bodily creatures by the waters of a flood. Seals the promise with a rainbow.
Abraham- god promises to make him a great nation by granting him many descendants as well as a land of their own to make Abraham and his descendants a blessing for all the nations.
Who was St. Athanasius? Where was he born. When. What is he known for?
He was a bishop of Alexandria in ad 320. Born near Alexandria about the years of ad 295. Was a doctor of the churc
Explain the Eucharist
Also called the mass or lords supper. Based on the word for thanksgiving. It is the central Christian liturgical celebration by Jesus at the last supper
What is poverty of heart?
The recognition of our deep need for god and the commitment to put god above everything else in life.
Also called material poverty
Name all important events in Jesus life
Baptism in the Jordan Wedding at Cana Transfiguration The proclamation of the kingdom Institution of the Eucharist
Another name for the luminous mysteries of the rosary
The mysteries of light.
Why did jesus embrace material poverty?
He was teaching that we do not achieve salvation through material wealth.
Name and explain the second luminous mystery
The wedding at Cana.
When They wedding party runs out of wine, Jesus’ mother asked him to help. He turns six large ceremonial jars into wine. The sign shows his power over creation
According to the gospel account, how long before Jesus died?
Six hours
What is the symbolism of the tearing of the temple?
With the death of Christ, all people, not just the high priest, have access to the presence of god.
Why did Jesus wash the feet of the apostles during the last supper?
To show true leadership is service
Name some of the consequences of sin
Guilt, shame, loneliness, despair, and death
Who was st.augustine? What did he write about?
St. Augustine is a famous writer. He wrote the human desire for god
Who worked in India with the poorest of the poor?
Blessed mother Teresa of Calcutta
Who was Damien Molokai?
He was a missionary priest who ministered in the Hawaiian islands. He volunteered to minister to the leopard colony of Molokai.
Explain the form of prayer-blessing
Blessing is a prayer asking god to care for a particular person place or activity. God gives us a gift and then we respond with joy and gratitude.
When does then church’s liturgical year begin?
First Sunday of advent
In what gospel can we find Jesus comforting words “I will not leave you orphans, I will come to you.”
John
How did the apostle react to the appearance of the risen Jesus
Surprised and doubtful. They questioned him
What happens at the chrism mass?
The diocesan priest renew their promises to their bishop and the bishop blesses the oil of the catechumens and the oil of the sick and consecrates the sacred chrism that will be used on every parish throughout the next year
Who was St. John of the cross?
A famous Spanish mystic born in 1542 . He was a great spiritual poet. The Carmelites held him as a prisoner.
Explain the form of prayer: meditation
A form of prayer involving a variety of methods and techniques. You use these faculties to ponder gods presence and activity in your life.
When is Good Friday liturgy celebrated?
Picking up where Holy Thursday liturgy has ended
When is the only time of the year that the church is bare. Why?
On Good Friday. It’s a reminder how we should approach this day. Free from distractions so we can meditate
Explain the parable of the rich man
A rich young man asked Jesus what he had to do to follow him and Jesus said he had to give up all his possessions. The rich man left sad because he was very rich and he didn’t do it.
Who was John Chrysostom?
A doctor of the church was famous for his preaching.
Chrysostom means “golden mouth”
Who was St. Benedict Moore?
A Ethiopian Franciscan friar in Sicily who was venerated as a saint in the catholic and Lutheran churches.
a child of Ethiopian parents who were taken as slaves to Italy in the early 1500s. He worked from childhood alongside his family for meager wages. By doing that he showed his willingness to sacrifice by giving what he had earned to those with greater needs and to the sick. He became a hermit and when he was 21 he was publicly insulted BC of his color. He was illiterate
When do we begin the paschal fast
Good Friday
What is a novena?
A form of worship consisting of special prayers or services on nine successive days. A prayer for nine days that are usually petitions.
How was Mary Magdalene honored by Jesus
She was the first person to see Jesus after his death
What is Gnosticism
A prominent heretical movement of the second century Christian church. Partly of pre Christian origin.
Beatific vision
The ultimate direct self communication of god to the individual person
Exegist
One who practices an explanation or critical interpretation if a text.
Paschal candle
A large candle blessed and lit on holy Saturday and placed by the altar until Pentecost.
Who baptized Jesus
John the Baptist
What is purgatory
When someone is judged and they are not ready for heaven, they are placed In purgatory.
state of final purification before heaven. Souls in purgatory Are assured of entering heaven once the purification is complete.
What is hell?
A place of evil and suffering and without god.
Venial sin
A relatively slight sin that does not entail domination of the soul.
Mortal sin
A sin entailing a total loss of grace.
Grace
The free and unmerited favor of god, as manifested in his salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings
What is the significance of the tearing of the temple veil?
It proclaimed the termination and passing away of the ceremonial law.
When did St. Athanasius die?
May 2nd 373Ad
Who gospel emphasizes Mary’s role
Luke
Who went to Jesus’ tomb? Why? What was their reaction?
Mary Magdalene
They were there to give some gifts to Jesus tomb when they noticed his tomb wa empty. They were frightened.
Ark of the covenant
Sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments.
Which gospels gave the same account leading to Jesus’ death?
All of the 4 of them, Mathew, mark, Luke, and john
Who appeared with Jesus at the transfiguration
Moses and Elijah
Moses represented The Lord and Elijah represented the message of all the prophets.
Who st. Martin de porres?
Born in Lima, Peru.
Son of a Spanish nobleman
Patron saint of social justice
Had great. Commitment to the poor and justice for slaves.
What are the oils blessed by the bishop used for?
Baptism, confirmation, and anointing of the sick
When do we profess our faith?
Every time we say the nicene creed
Spiritual poverty
The recognition of our deep need for god.
Material wealth can take the place of god
Final judgement
When god judges you before entering heaven
Doxology
Christian prayers if praise that are usually directed to the trinity.
Fortitude
Virtue that enables one to maintain moral judgement and behaviors in he face of all challenges.
How can you participate in Jesus’ kingly ministry
To be outstanding in your personal morality. Find work or service that in some way helps others.
How can you participate in Jesus’ prophetic ministry?
To speak out for the unborn, speak out against violence in your community and organize to help people in need.
What is the deep spiritual truth about suffering and sacrifices that is accepted by disciples of Christ?
Suffering and sacrifice are the pathway to redemption and salvation. God will transform suffering and sacrifice to healing and new life.
What is mysticism?
An intense experience of the presence and power god, resulting in a deeper sense of union with god.
What is the significance of the tridium?
Tridium begins with holy thursday, Good Friday, Easter vigil, and Easter Day.
The liturgies of the tridium help us to meditate on the wonder and glory of gods saving plan.
Explain the service of light
A fire is lit and the priest welcomes us. The fire is blessed and the large Easter candle is lit. Then, we process into the church lighting our individual candles from the Easter candle. when all the candles are lit. The church is aglow. The light of Christ has broken through the darkness of sin and death.
Why does the priest wash peoples feet on Holy Thursday at the mass of the lords supper?
This is done in memory of Jesus act of washing the disciples feet. During this ritual, reflect on who has been a servant in your life and on whom god has called u to serve.
