Short Anwser Flashcards
What did god will for us in terms of freedom? What 2 choices does the church state we have as a result of freedom?
People shouldn’t be left in the hands of their own counsel, the choices the church states we have as a result of freedom is choosing between good and evil, and growing in perfection or failing and sinning.
What right and responsibility does each of us have according to the church? What role does government have?
Every human person created in the image of God has the natural right to be recognized as a free and responsible being, all we owe to each other is duty of respect. The role government has is
What is biblical justice concerned with? What 4 groups symbolize the oppressed in the old testament?
Biblical justice is concerned with the right relation of human beings to God to each other and to the earth. The 4 groups that symbolize the oppresse in the Old Testament are widows, orphans, the poor, and strangers in the land.
How is justice revealed in the New Testament? Old Testament?
New Testament by the new and everlasting covenant.
Old Testament by the prophets, leaders, and Gods laws.
Example: in exodus, god and Moses freed the Jews from the Egyptians.
What 2 things should the Christian find in every person?
Since every person is a visible image i’ve got an a sibling of Christ. The Christian, finds in every person, God himself and God’s absolute demand for justice and love.
List and describe 3 principles of Catholic social teaching.
Rights and responsibilities: shows that every person has rights that must be protected
Option for the poor and vulnerable: society should prioritize the needs of the poor above others.
Care for creation: the responsibility of humans to care for the environment.
What is a saint? Why should we pray to saints?
Saints are humans that lived holy lives in obedience to Gods will and are now in heaven for eternity.
We should pray to saints to seek support, strength, and guidance in our spiritual lives.
List the 5 steps to sainthood (canonization)
-die
-servant of god
-venerable
-blessed
-saint
List the 7 corporal works of mercy
-feed the hungry
-give the drink to the thirsty
-shelter the homeless
-visit the sick
-visit the imprisoned
-bury the dead
-give alms to the poor
List the 7 spiritual works of mercy
-counsel the doubtful
-instruct the ignorant
-admonish the sinner
-comfort the sorrowful
-forgive injuries
-bear wrongs patiently
-pray for the living and the dead
In “The face of mercy”, what does pope Francis ask of us? Whose example can we follow?
Pope Francis stressed the importance of renewing our commitment to performing works of mercy. The example we can follow is the lord and the words he has for us that will serve us.
What is a papal bull?
A type of public decree, letters patent, or charter issued by a pope of the Catholic church
Moral/venial sins
Moral: a grave act that severs our relationship with God and causes a loss of sanctifying grace (murder, adultery)
Venial: lesser offences that hurt but to not destroy your relationship with God (lying, stealing)
