Unit 1 Flashcards
Quote to show The Trinity is One?
CCC- We profess one God in three persons
What declares the belief of the Trinity?
The Nicene Creed
When is the Trinity featured in Church today?
In Baptism - performed in name of Father, Son and Holy Spirit
In the celebration of the Eucharist today
What does the Trinity reveal to catholics about the mystery of God through the Father,Son and Holy Spirit?
OUTSIDE as God the Father and creator
BESIDE as Son and saviour
INSIDE as strengthening Holy Spirit
What is the doctrine?
A belief held by the Church
What is apostolic tradition?
Teaching and doctrine passed on from the earliest times through the church (Not everything was written down)
What does God say at Jesus’ baptism?
“This is my beloved Son” Matthew 3:16-17
What is the literal interpretation of creation?
That genesis is a scientific account
What are catholics who believe genesis is literal called?
Creationists
What is a metaphorical interpretation of creation?
That creation accounts are symbolic
What does the metaphorical interpretation of creation incorporate in its view?
Modern science
What did Adam and Eve do in genesis?
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
How is God seen as a creator? (Genesis quote)
“Let there be light” Genesis 1:3
How is God seen as benevolent?(Genesis quote)
“God saw that the light was good” Genesis 1:4
How is God seen as omnipotent?(Genesis quote)
“Let the waters be gathered and let the dry land appear” Genesis 1:3
How is God seen as eternal?(John quote)
“In the beginning was the Word”
What do Catholics believe humans alone are created in?
The image of God
What do Catholics believe humans should have if we are made in his image?
A conscience and can relate to God
What does stewardship mean?
That humans should take care of the world
What does dominion mean?
That humans should rule over the world
How can humanity bear the image of God through characteristics? (3)
Free will and conscience
Give and receive love
Answerable to God
How does free will relate to bearing the image of God?
Humans can chose right and wrong, conscience is God’s voice from within
What is the significance of free will in bearing the image of God?
They have to make moral choices which uphold gospel values
How does giving and receiving love relate to bearing the image of God?
Humans can only find happiness through love
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)