Religion Unit 4

Question 1

What is prayer defined as?

Answer 1

Prayer is a conversation with god

Question 2

What are the five different kinds of Prayer? Know the definition of each one.

Question 3

What is Liturgical Prayer?

Answer 3

The special way the Church officially prays, with Jesus at the center.​ (Mass)

Question 4

What is Christian Meditation?

Answer 4

Christian Meditation focuses on God rather than a mental reflection on oneself

Question 5

What are the Stations of The Cross and why do they exist?

Answer 5

The stations of the cross are the 14 stations that reflect Jesus’ suffering, crucifixion, death, and ascension into Heaven. They exist to remind us how Jesus suffered and died for our sins.

Question 6

What is a symbol? What is an example of a symbol?

Answer 6

Symbols are complex and layered in meaning. Ex: Water

Question 7

What is a ritual? How are rituals different from routines?

Answer 7

Rituals include actions, gestures or movements. Rituals have a deeper meaning beyond the surface. Routines are NOT rituals because they are not symbolic actions.
Ex- Opening presents on Christmas (ritual)
Ex- Making your bed (routine)

Question 8

What are cultural symbols and what are universal symbols?

Answer 8

-Cultural: have a deep meaning for the members of a particular culture, community or group
-Universal: recognized and understood across different cultures and societies

Question 9

What are the eight Characteristics of Rituals?

Answer 9

1. Meaningful Movements and Gestures
2. Often Repeated
3. Symbolic Celebrations
4. Connected to Important Events
5. Significant Words to Support Actions
6. Link People With Their Past
7. Communal Actions/Involve Community
8. Require Wholehearted Participation

Question 10

What is the definition of a Sacrament?

Answer 10

A sacrament is a visible sign of the invisible grace that we receive from God

Question 11

What are the three different types of sacraments?

Answer 11

-Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, communion, confirmation)
-Sacrament of Healing (Anointing of the sick, reconciliation)
-Sacrament of Service (matrimony, holy order)

Question 12

What is a sign? What is an example of a sign?

Answer 12

A sign is any object that directly represents something else. Signs always have a clear (one) meaning.
Ex: Stop sign or exit sign