Religon Exam Review Flashcards
Revelation
a : an act of revealing or communicating divine
truth
b : something that is revealed by God to humans
Parable
A story that uses metaphors based on daily life to convey religious truths
Comes from the Greek word parabole, meaning “comparison”
Anthropology
Christian anthropology is the study of the human (anthropos) as it relates to God.
Covenant
Covenant: A sacred
promise or an
agreement between
God and His people
Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene was a woman who traveled with Jesus as one of his followers and was a witness to his crucifixion and resurrection.
The torah
The Torah, also known as the Pentateuch or the Five Books of Moses, is the compilation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, namely Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
The Commandments
Commandments are given to man by God to make man happy. They are not outdated and they are not restrictive. If we follow these laws, we can create happy and prosperous lives. If we don’t follow them, we will pay a heavy price in divorce, disease, abortions, illegitimate children and loneliness.
Religion
The belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers, regarded as creating and governing the universe.
Jesus
Jesus is the Son of God born in Bethlehem, he died and rose again
Catholic
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide as of 2019. It is a faction of Christianity
Crisis intimacy
This involves coping with problems and pain together.
This may include people who have shared a common painful experience such as people who have fought together in war, people who have survived a natural disaster etc…
Early church (people of God)
The Early Church refers to the Christian church in the centuries immediately following Christ’s death.
Grace
The freely given and unmerited favor, love, and assistance of God that empowers individuals to live a life of holiness and attain salvation.
Social Justice
Social Justice (Catholic definition): Ensuring fair distribution of resources and opportunities for all, promoting human dignity and solidarity.
Rights
Rights (Catholic definition): Inherent and inviolable entitlements that recognize the dignity of every person, protected and upheld by society and government.
Distributive justice
Distributive Justice (Catholic definition): Fair allocation of goods and resources in a manner that considers the needs of all individuals, especially the poor and vulnerable.
Judicial justice
Judicial Justice (Catholic definition): The fair and impartial application of laws and the just administration of punishment, upholding the principles of truth, equity, and human dignity.
Chastity/Sexuality/Intimacy
chasity: the state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse.
Sexuality: The force and energy to be creative in response to life. Our sexuality directs us toward others, it represents our desire for love, friendship, community and family. Sexuality is also physical and takes into consideration we are male and female
Atheism
atheism is a rejection of the belief that any deities exist.
Easter
celebrating the resurrection of Jesus chirst
Individualism
the isolation of ones self, our culture puts greater emphasis on the individual than on the community
Religious truth
RELIGIOUS TRUTH: BELIEF AND FAITH IN GOD’S ACTIONS IN
OUR LIFE
Sin
A wrong doing against God
Abortion
abortion is the deliberate termination of a pregnancy, resulting in the intentional ending of the life of an unborn child.
Cain and Abel
The story of Cain and Abel recounts how Cain, out of jealousy and anger, killed his brother Abel after God favored Abel’s offering but not his own, highlighting the destructive consequences of envy and the importance of making righteous choices.
Culture
system of meanings, beliefs, values and practices held in common by a society.
Creation story
In the creation story, God created the heavens, the Earth, and all living things in six days, culminating with the creation of humans, Adam and Eve, who were made in the image of God and given stewardship over the Earth
Sacraments
a religious ceremony or ritual regarded as imparting divine grace, such as baptism, the Eucharist and (in the Roman Catholic and many Orthodox Churches) penance and the anointing of the sick.
Intimacy
The close bond that
exists between human
beings, friends or
associates. This bond is
intimate because it
touches our inner being,
our spiritual and
physical core. Intimacy
does not necessarily
involve sexual relations.
Church (People of God)
The church is not a building the church is people, all the people who believe Jesus Christ is our Saviour
identity the 7 sacraments and explain the rituals for each sacrament
baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, penance, anointing of the sick, marriage, and holy orders.
What are the Sacraments of Initiation - (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) briefly referring to
* what the sacrament celebrates,
* its symbols and rituals,
* its history
The Sacraments of Initiation, which include Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, celebrate respectively the entrance into the Christian community, the receiving of the Holy Spirit, and the partaking of the body and blood of Christ in the form of bread and wine.
What is the covenant? Traits of Covenant? How does Jesus fulfill the New Covenant?
Covenant: A sacred promise or an agreement between
two people (or two groups of people). Like a Treaty or Alliance, Has Conditions, Is Sealed With A Ceremony, Is Celebrated With Both
Parties Present.
What are Christian Marriages? How can we compare Marriages to Jesus Christ?
The uniting of a man and
woman together by God
to form “one flesh.” They
are also called to
procreate.
Analyze the Christian understanding of Personhood?
The Christian understanding of personhood emphasizes that every individual is uniquely created in the image of God, possessing inherent dignity, worth, and the capacity for relationship with God and others.
Grace? What does it mean to have God’s Grace?
To have God’s grace means to receive His unmerited favor, forgiveness, and divine assistance, even though we don’t deserve it.
What is Justice? What are the Catholic Social Teachings on Justice?
striving to ensure the well-being
of others as well as ourselves.
Who is Moses and why is he significant?
Moses was the leader of the Israelites.
- Moses was neither a military leader or a political leader. He was a prophet.
Name and explain the four central themes found in the biblical book of Exodus?
Slavery, Exodus, Covenant, Promised Land
5 components of Parables. What does Jesus tell us about the Kingdom of God via Parables?
Compare things.
Use elements from everyday life to relate to audience.
Contain a surprise twist to engage audience.
Describe God—God’s nature, qualities, or attributes.
Give examples of people’s relationships with one another.
Explain how God wants people to act, especially if they want to be a part of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Describe the Kingdom.
Rituals
a combination of language, symbols and actions that are meaningful to a society. Usually performed in a set or
established order and way.
Jesus
New Covenants and New commandment. His love is revealed through people, scripture, Eucharist
What are the four components of a Biblical covenant?
Mediator, promise, sign, condition
What do we learn from key Biblical stories in scripture - Cain and Abel, Abraham, Moses, Jesus?
We learn from the Bible stories that jealousy has consequences (Cain and Abel), faith and obedience are important (Abraham), God guides us (Moses), and Jesus teaches about love, forgiveness, and salvation.
Incarnation
Incarnation: means
that God became
human and dwelt
personally-in the flesh-
among us in Jesus of
Nazareth.
