Sources

Question 1

What is a primary source?

Answer 1

• original writings from other authors, and statistics and reputable surveys
• sacred scripture and authoritative religious documents

Question 2

What is a secondary source?

Answer 2

• articles that explain or comment on primary source

- newspaper reports, websites, some texts

Question 3

Define the reliability of a source

Answer 3

Reliability of a source is dependant on if the source accurately expresses the views it claims to represent

Question 4

Define the usefulness of a source

Answer 4

The usefulness is dependant on if the source serves the intended purpose

Question 5

What is the evaluating sources method?

Answer 5

C.R.A.P Method
C- currency
R- reliability and relevant
A- authority and audience 
P- purpose and p.o.v (point of view)

Question 6

What are the 4 types of response to a current issue? (PTAA)

Answer 6

Prayer - ecumenical (universal) movement where people pray together on specific petition/s
Teachings - inform followers and believers on how they should live their life; guiding principals
Act - to take action; to do something the betterment of all; start a group or an activity
Advocate - publicly supports or recommends a particular cause on someone else’s behalf

Question 7

What is a religious belief?

Answer 7

A religious belief is a conviction about an idea central to a religion that expressed a religious truth

Question 8

What is expression of faith?

Answer 8

Religious faith is often expressed and supported by a variety of religious practises, rituals, celebrations and events.

Question 9

What is a religious teaching?

Answer 9

Religious teachings guide and inform how people respond to religious belief

Question 10

What is a religious practise?

Answer 10

Religious practises are a recognised way of doing something religious. They will often use religious signs and symbols (commonly occurring).

Question 11

What are religious signs and symbols?

Answer 11

All religions use a range of signs and symbols to represent and convey meaning about beliefs. Signs represent or point to something else

Question 12

What are religious rituals?

Answer 12

Religious rituals use symbolic actions, such as movement, gestures and words to express and promote what is important. Rituals are expressed through practises.

Question 13

What are religious celebrations?

Answer 13

Religious celebrations are special times when religious communities joins together in worship, prayer or to celebrate a religious festival

Question 14

What is a religious event?

Answer 14

A religious event is similar to a religious celebration. A set time/place in which an important aspect of religious faith is celebrated.

Question 15

Define denomination

Answer 15

A recognised branch of a church

Question 16

What are the 3 main reasons for the East-West split?

Answer 16

1. Language barrier (Greek & Latin)
2. Leaders/Structure (Pope & Patriarch)
3. Geographical location (Rome & Constantinople)

Question 17

Eastern _______ Church

Answer 17

Orthodox

Question 18

Western _____________ Church

Answer 18

Roman Catholic

Question 19

What are the key features (3) of the Eucharist?

Answer 19

1. Meal
2. Sacrifice
3. Memorial

Question 20

Explain Eucharist as a meal

Answer 20

• Bread and wine are consumed (spiritual meal)
• The risen Jesus becomes truely present in the Eucharist through the process of transubstantiation
• Christians commune with Christ by receiving him under the forms of bread and wine
• Fed with spiritual food for the journey of spreading the Gospel (Good News)
• Gather in Christ’s name

Question 21

Explain Eucharist as a sacrifice

Answer 21

• God became human in order to bring humanity back to God (sacrificed himself)
• Only Jesus as both fully human and fully divine could offer the perfect sacrifice on behalf of humankind to God
• Jesus is both victim and priest of his sacrifice
• Bread and wine represent Jesus’ sacrifice of his life