Unit 1 Flashcards
Role of the father
He creates
The role of the son
The son saves
The roll of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit inspires
What is the trinity
3 persons in one god
How is the trinity remembered
Through baptism
The nicene creed
Through baptism
What did they say at the council of Nicaea
They stated that the father and the sun were the same essence
What was said at the council of Constantinople
They also said the Holy Spirit was God
What is the Nicene creed
A statement of beliefs about the trinity
Where is one point that the trinity are all together in the bible
Jesus baptism
How does the creation story show God
It reveals him as a creator,omnipotent, benevolent, eternal
What does it mean if the creation story is taken literally
Meaning it is read word for word
Liberally creation story
Understood as a story
Metaphorically creation story
Meaning it reveals the nature of God
What does creation teach us about humanity
We are made in the imago dei
Being made in gods image means humans are
Rational
Have free will and conscience
Can relate to God
Can give and receive love
Are answerable to God
What does dominion mean
It means humans are in charge of the earth on Gods behalf “so that they may rule over the fish in the sea”
What is stewardship
Everything is a gift from God so we must treat it with respect and share it with others. A steward makes gods love visible by acting through the bible
Why should we protect our world
We are stewards
Dominion
Laudato si
What is the incarnation
The belief that God became man in the form of Jesus “the word became flesh”
Why is the incarnation important
God reveals himself
God experiences what it’s like to be human
Jesus teaches humanity
Jesus offer redemption
The passion:
The final moments of Jesus life
The death of Jesus:
Shows the victory of lover over evil and the salvation of humanity
The resurrection:
Shows how Christ is divine and that there is an afterlife
The ascension
Finishes Jesus mission and starts the church
Redemptive efficacy
A Catholic belief where Jesus redeemed humanity through his suffering on the cross and his death
How can catholics achieve salvation
Through the sacraments at church where we can receive grace
How can we be saved or redeemed
We have to live a good, just life following the church
Heaven:
Has all your deepest desires
Hell:
Absence of God
Purgatory
All catholics believe they are judged independently in purgatory
All of humanity are judged at the end of the world
Do all Christian’s believe in purgatory
No some do not yet catholics do
Particular judgment
When someone dies there life is examined to see if they lived a sin free one
Final judgment
This happens at the end of the world this is where the soul is reunited with the body
The creation account is literally true for
Genesis 1 God created the world from nothing - he is ominiopent “ let there be light”
Génesis 3 original sin, Adam and Eve explain how sin and evil entered the world- death is punishment for disobeying god
Génesis 2:27 God blew dirt and made Adam showing that humans are divine and how close God is to us
The creation account is literally true against
World made in 7 days is a metaphor for 7 billion years- leaves space for science to fill the gaps
Could be understood as a story as the first people to disobey god let sin enter the world the forbidden fruit is a metaphor for obedience
Humans can think rationally, they are able to receive and give love, they are able to distinguish between right and wrong, and finally, they can relate to God.
The belief in the trinity is the most important belief for
One God so we are monotheistic. Said when we recite the creed every Sunday “I only believe In one god. God will save those who trust him
The trinity is important because of each of the roles of the trinity.
The belief is a fundamental belief in the Christian faith due to the nicene creed made in the councils. The church clarified the trinity earlier on
The belief in the trinity is the most important against
Other monotheistic religons, eg Muslims Jews, belief in a divine omnipotent god. Christianity not as special. These religons do not believe in a trinity
Some catholics focus on modern regions- the trinity does not affect everyday life- more important to follow the bible and Jesus teachings and parables
People may say that the belief in the trinity is confusing as how can 3 persons can be god and many believe it does not affect their faith
