Religion Study

Question 1

What does ‘We Gather’ mean? Why is it important and why do we do it?

Answer 1

To signify we are entering a sacred time and place. It’s important because it signifies the start of the introductory rites and we do it to start the prayer/mass.

Question 2

What does ‘We Go” mean? Why is it important and why do we do it?

Answer 2

When we go, we are on a mission to spread God’s teachings and words to the rest of the world.

Question 3

What are the steps of the Pocket Examen? What’s its purpose?

Answer 3

Center. Gratitude. Review. Turn to God. Look forward. It’s a fast and simple way to pray when you’re not in church.

Question 4

Similarities and Differences between Aboriginal Our Father and Christian Our father

Answer 4

S-
○ Uses similar base eg.
○ Give us bread today similar to Give us our daily bread - means psychical and spiritual

D-
○ Repeat phrases
○ More lines/longer structure
○ Different terms/use of language
○ Different but simplified

Question 5

Difficult meanings in the Our Father

Answer 5

Art=live/is
Hallowed be=holy is
Kingdom=heaven/home
will=needs
daily bread=daily needs physical and spiritual
trespasses=sins
temptation=sin
Amen=So be it