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