Unit 1 Flashcards by G xxx

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Quote to show The Trinity is One?

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CCC- We profess one God in three persons

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What declares the belief of the Trinity?

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The Nicene Creed

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When is the Trinity featured in Church today?

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In Baptism - performed in name of Father, Son and Holy Spirit
In the celebration of the Eucharist today

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What does the Trinity reveal to catholics about the mystery of God through the Father,Son and Holy Spirit?

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OUTSIDE as God the Father and creator
BESIDE as Son and saviour
INSIDE as strengthening Holy Spirit

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What is the doctrine?

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A belief held by the Church

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What is apostolic tradition?

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Teaching and doctrine passed on from the earliest times through the church (Not everything was written down)

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What does God say at Jesus’ baptism?

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“This is my beloved Son” Matthew 3:16-17

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What is the literal interpretation of creation?

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That genesis is a scientific account

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What are catholics who believe genesis is literal called?

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Creationists

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What is a metaphorical interpretation of creation?

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That creation accounts are symbolic

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What does the metaphorical interpretation of creation incorporate in its view?

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Modern science

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What did Adam and Eve do in genesis?

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Were tempted by snake to eat fruit even though God told them not to
They became afraid and hid from God
They had to leave the garden

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How is God seen as a creator? (Genesis quote)

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“Let there be light” Genesis 1:3

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How is God seen as benevolent?(Genesis quote)

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“God saw that the light was good” Genesis 1:4

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How is God seen as omnipotent?(Genesis quote)

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“Let the waters be gathered and let the dry land appear” Genesis 1:3

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How is God seen as eternal?(John quote)

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“In the beginning was the Word”

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What do Catholics believe humans alone are created in?

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The image of God

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What do Catholics believe humans should have if we are made in his image?

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A conscience and can relate to God

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What does stewardship mean?

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That humans should take care of the world

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What does dominion mean?

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That humans should rule over the world

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How can humanity bear the image of God through characteristics? (3)

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Free will and conscience
Give and receive love
Answerable to God

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How does free will relate to bearing the image of God?

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Humans can chose right and wrong, conscience is God’s voice from within

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What is the significance of free will in bearing the image of God?

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They have to make moral choices which uphold gospel values

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How does giving and receiving love relate to bearing the image of God?

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Humans can only find happiness through love

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What is the significance in giving and receiving love as Catholic?

Accepting vocation of marriage

What does being answerable to God mean for Catholics?

Humans are accountable to God for their actions

What is the significance of humans being accountable to God for their actions?

They will be held accountable in their next life

How do Christians who only focus on 'dominion' act?

They believe they don't need to worry about the environment as Jesus will soon return e.g. burning fossil fuels to create electricity for humans

How do Christians who ALSO focus on 'stewardship' act?

They care for environment e.g. managing farming and fishing to ensure balance in nature

What view do majority of Christians take? Stewardship and/or dominion?

BOTH

Quote to show Jesus is God made flesh? | 'The word...

became flesh and dwelt among us'

How is Jesus fully human?(3)

He wept at Lazerths funeral He was born of Mary He died on the cross

How is Jesus fully divine?(3)

Was born of Virgin Mary | He healed and forgived people e.g. paralysed man (In matthew)

Why was Jesus accused of blasphemy by Jews?

Jesus forgave people and Jews believed only God could do that

Why was Jesus accused of blasphemy?(Sabbath)

Allowed his disciples to pick the corn which was considered to be work when they were hungry

Why is incarnation important for Catholics?(2)

Believed God became human so they can be transformed by grace and share Jesus' life Continues through history as Catholics share the life of Jesus through sacraments

Why do catholics believe God became human?

So they can be transformed by grace and share Jesus' life through the church

How do humans share the life of Jesus?

Through sacraments

What did the paschal mystery do for humans?

Saved them from sin - brought them salvation

What events happened in the paschal mystery?

1) Jesus' Passion (Arrest, Trial and Suffering) 2) Jesus' death on the cross 3) Jesus' resurrection 4) Jesus' accension

How is redemption shown within the paschal mystery?

Jesus was redeemed(exchanged) for the freedom from sins for all humans

How do catholics use 'justification'?

Only just (holy,loving,righteous) people can enter relationship with God

What is redemptive efficacy?

How the paschal mystery brings about human salvation

How does paschal mystery bring about human salvation?(2)

Saves humans from eternal death and separation from God | Passion and death of Jesus led to redemption of humanity

Why did the 'Word become flesh'?(3)

To model holiness, to save, to model God's love

Why did Jesus die?(2)

To show how to respond to cruelty - 'Father forgive them' | To erase the sins of the world

Why is the resurrection of Jesus so important?

Proved Jesus is God as only an omnipotent God can conquer death

What does the accession mean?

Prepares the way for humans to follow Jesus into heaven | 'Letting go' of Jesus which brought arrival of the Holy Spirit

What do Catholics believe about saving themselves from sin?

That they can't but they can accept salvation

What is the most important expression of Paschal mystery in the church today?

The Eucharist

How is the Holy spirit an expression of God's grace?

It empowered the apostles which began the catholic church. Helped Christians live out salvation brought about by the holy spirit

How is the significance of salvation and grace shown through baptism?

Humans are freed of sins and become 'children of God'

How is the significance of salvation and grace shown through confirmation?

Humans receive fresh outpouring of grace through the Holy Spirit

How is the significance of salvation and grace shown through the Eucharist?

Catholics receive body and blood of Jesus just like they did at the last supper

How is the significance of salvation and grace shown through Matrimony?(marriage)

Grace is provided for loving relationships and procreation

How is the significance of salvation and grace shown through Holy orders?

Graces are provided for ordained ministers of the church

How is the significance of salvation and grace shown through reconciliation?

Repentance of sins restores relationship with God

How is the significance of salvation and grace shown through anointing of the sick?

God's healing grace unites suffering person with Jesus' passion

Why is participation in the Eucharist important?

It's a sign of accepting God's offer of salvation

What does the Eucharist offer?

Strength

What is Eschatology?

Christian study of last things in human life: death, judgement, heaven, purgatory and he;;

Where is eschatology routed?

Paschal mystery

What do catholics believe will earn them a place in heaven?

Obeying God's will, loving God and other people

What do catholics say how they live their life affects?

What happens when they die

What did Jesus refer to in his teaching?(Eschatology)

That there would be a reward for those who pleased God

Source of Wisdom and authority about being judged by God?

"For we must all appear before the judgement seat of christ, so that each one may receive god or evil, according to what he has done in the body"

What is particular judgement?

After death a person will go to heaven, purgatory(then heaven) or hell

What is the last/general judgement?

This is at the end of time, all living and dead will be judged and a final judgement will take place

What does the Catholic Church teach about resurrection?

Resurrection is when a person's soul is reunited with their 'glorified' body (CCC 997)

What happened when Jesus was post-resurrected?

Some people didn't recognise him immediately

What is heaven?

Eternal life with God; a life of love and indescribable joy CCC 1027

What is hell?

Absence of God

What is purgatory?

A stage of purification, enables people to reach holiness level to get to heaven

Why is death important to Catholics?

As it reminds them of importance of life | Reminders them every choice they make has a consequence of where they'll go when they die

What would other Christians say about heaven, hell and purgatory?

That all loving God wouldn't allow hell and believe everyone will live together in heaven - UNIVERSALISM That purgatory doesn't exist

What would other Christians say about judgement?

That final judgement is more important as they believe God will judge all people and give them the after life they deserve

What would other Christians say about resurrection?

Some believe in just a spiritual one not a physical one

What is a sacrament?

A religious ritual performed in the life of the Church that brings people into holiness

How does the Catholics Church describe a sacrament?

"An outward sign of an inward gift"

Why is baptism important?

Person becomes son/daughter of God Person is freed from original sin Person receives strength from God to continue Jesus' mission

Why is confirmation important?

Strengthens faith ready to become mature catholic | Candidates receive the 7 gifts of the Holy spirit

Why is the eucharist important?

Receiving the real presence of Christ in physical way | Uniting catholic community through mass

Why is reconciliation important?

Removes spiritual illness of sin | Restores relationship with God and community

Why is anointing of the sick important?

Gives strength in sickness and suffering Prepares person for death Shows God's presence and love throughout their life