U3 Flashcards
the human nature is by nature a __
social being
They are relational beings, who are __ and __, recognize the necessity of integrating themselves in cooperation with fellow human beings, and who is capable of communion with them
free, responsible
They belong to various societies such as family, civil and religious communities, and are bound together by a principle of __ and __
unity, common good
Comes from the Latin word “socius” which means companion, or ally
society
meaning of societas
fellowship, association, alliance, union, community
The human person is an image of God and resembles the communion of the __
divine persons in the trinity
t/f
The human person is an image of God and resembles the communion of the divine persons in the Trinity, he must therefore establish himself a community with other persons in order to live in a society.
true
Comes from the greek ekkanoia, which entered latin as ecclesia; originally meant simply a gathering or assembly
church
means calling out, as to a meeting
ecclesia
The __ used ekklesia to translate the Hebrew word __ , meaning “a congregation”, assembly, company, or other organized body
septaguint, qahal
t/f
Community of Israel foreshadows the church
true
God called __ as a nation to be his chosen people as part of his larger plan of salvation
israel
t/f
The church designates the community of Christian disciples who gathered at least monthly for common liturgy and prayer.
false - at least weekly
how many times was the word church used in the new testament
114 times (3 in the gospels)
how many times was the word church used in the letters attributed to paul
62 times
means assembly / congregation
synagogue
usually refers to a local assembly of jews
synagogue
how many times was the word synagogue used in the new testament
56 times
means temple area / holy grounds
hieron
means temple building / sanctuary
naos
how many times was the word hieron used in the new testament
74 times
how many times was the word naos used in the new testament
45 times
Designates the totality of the holy space or temple precincts
hieron
Refers more specifically to the sanctuary building within the temple area, in which the deity resides
naos
__ uses “temple of god” as a metaphor for the Christian community, in that the community is the “sanctuary” where the spirit dwells
Paul
architectural / agricultural images used in describing the church
god’s household
god’s house
god’s field
god’s vineyard
olive tree
means god’s chosen or elect
laos tou theou (people of god)
t/f
In the new testament, the Hebrews are chosen by god to belong to him; thus the descendants of Israel are called the people of god
false - old testament
Refers to a relationship of fellowship among believers based on participation in christ and sharing common life in the spirit by way of baptism and the eucharist
koinonia (community / communion)
means placed in common
koinonia (community / communion)
means holy ones, those set apart
agioi / hagioi (saints)
t/f
in the new testament all christians are called saints
true
__ commonly addresses the christian community as saints, especially the community in __
paul, jerusalem
greek word of body of christ
soma tou christou
latin word of society
societus
greek word of church
ekkanoia / ekkesia
greek word of sanctuary
hieron / naos
greek word of people of god
laos tou theou
greek word of community / communion
koinonia
greek word of saints
hagioi
The __ is a prominent Pauline metaphor for the church, as a community of different members with different gifts and ministries united in the same spirit by baptism and the eucharist
body of christ
the road, path, journey
the way
sometimes refers to individuals following jesus; also used as a group designation for early christiona
the way
the __ is the bride of christ
church
t/f
the promises given to Abraham happened after to the birth of Isaac and were given to all his offspring signified through the rite of circumcision
false - happened prior the birth of isaac
In the epistle to the galatians, paul the apostle draws attention to the formulation of the promise, avoiding the term “__” , choosing instead “__”, meaning one person, who, he understands to be jesus (and those united with him)
seeds, seed
who presented the moon as a metaphor for the church (mysterium lunae)
st ambrose of milan
Remember: bread doesn’t come from a single grain, but from many
who said this?
st augusting of hippo
There must exist in the world space for god, where he can dwell freely so that the world becomes his kingdom. Holiness is something greater than a moral quality. It is the presence of god with men, of men with god; it is god’s tent pitched amongst men in our midst (cf. jn 1:14). The church exists to become god’s dwelling place in the world, to become holiness
who said this?
pope benedict XVI
A __ is a group of persons bound together organically by a principle of unity that goes beyond each one of them.
society
t/f
society is a requirement of man‘s nature through exchange, mutual service and dialogue with others
true
t/f
Each community is defined by its purpose and consequently obeys specific rules
true
the human person is and ought to be the __, the __ and the __ of all social institutions (CCC 1881)
principle, subject, end
expresses the natural tendency for human beings to associate with one another for the sake of attaining objectives that exceed individual capacitie
socialization
develops the qualities of the person, especially the sense of initiative and responsibility, and helps guarantee his rights
socialization
a community of a higher order should not interfere in the internal life of a community of a lower order, depriving the latter of its functions, but rather should support it in case of need and help to coordinate its activity with the activities of the rest of society, always with a view to the common good.
principle of subsidiarity
three essential elements of common good
respect for the person as such
social well-being and development of the group itself
peace
__ is the epitome of all social duties
development
stability and security of a just order
peace
development is the epitome of all social duties
social well-being and development of the group itself
The State shall encourage nongovernmental, community-based, or sectoral organizations that promote the welfare of the nation
1987 philippine constitution article XIII. section 23
The right to become a member of associations or societies for purposes not contrary to law;
civil code of the philippines article 32
Both the __ and the __ recognize family as the most important unit of the society.
church, state
t/f
The community is the original cell of social life.
false - family
t/f
Where families cannot fulfill their responsibilities, other social bodies have the duty of helping them and of supporting the institution of the family.
true
family of the 1987 philippine constitution article xv section 1
The State recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation. Accordingly, it shall strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its total development.
family of the 1987 philippine constitution article xv section 2
Marriage, as an inviolable social institution, is the foundation of the family and shall be protected by the State
primary principle and the heart and soul of the social teaching of the Catholic Church.
dignity of the human person
individual human beings are the __, the __ and the __ of every social institution
foundation, cause, end
