salavation and redemption Flashcards
what does catholics believe if there is no salvation?
humans are unable to overcome the problem of sin which means they many not achieve eternal life
what do roman catholics believe that god created?
the world perfectly as shown in the book of genesis
what do roman catholics believe the perfect relationship was destroyed through?
the actions of adam and eve ‘the original sin’
why do roman catholics believe that humans require redemption?
for god’s grace, love and mercy to repair the damage and set them free
what does the magisterium through the catechism teaches about humanity?
humanity can be saved through the life, death, resurrection and ascension of jesus
“by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free”
why do roman catholics believe the incarnation?
believe that god took human form in the person of jesus to help repair the damage created by sin and rebuild the relationship with humanity
where did jesus showed god’s love for humanity?
through his actions
cared for the poor, healed the sick and forgave sinners.
how did jesus actions inspired others?
to follow his example and live good and holy lives
what does jesus’ teaching in the demon on the mount taught?
taught his followers how they could show the love of god
what was the most important way in which jesus provided salavation for humans?
through his death on the cross as cath believes that jesus’ death was a sacrifice
what do jewish people believe about sacrificing a lamb?
sacrificed a lamb at passover so that they could escape slavery in egypt, jesus became a sacrifice so that humanity could escape from sin
what was jesus referred to as according to the jews?
“lamb of god that takes away the sins of the world”
why did catholics believe that jesus gave salvation was the resurrection?
as jesus was the son of god and was omnipotent
believe that if they accept jesus then they will also be resurrected and given salvation
what was witnessed by jesus disciples and how does this provide salvation then?
40 days after bus resurrection, jesus is said to have ascended to heaven
provides salvation because jesus has repaired the relationship and reopened heaven for all
what is the 7 sacraments?
baptism, reconciliation, holy communion (eucharist), confirmation, marriage, holy orders and the annoying of the sick
why are the 7 sacraments ways in which people can achieve salvation?
when catholics are baptised, their original sin is washed away
what did Jesus taught that god is?
taught that god is a loving father
what did Jesus taught that love is?
love is at the heart of the gospel message
what did Jesus taught about the “the first will be last and the last will be first”
god has a special place for the poor and needy
what did Jesus taught that showed god’s care?
by forgiving sins and healing the sick
who did Jesus sent his life with?
the poor and needy
what does the gospel record after the last supper?
Jesus went with his disciples to a garden called Gethsemane which he was arrested there after one of his disciples, Judas told the authorities where to find him
who was Jesus tried by?
the Sanhedrin (jewish religious leaders)
why was Jesus found guilty of blasphemy?
the crime of either insulting god or pretending to be god
