Unit 1 - Beliefs and Values Flashcards
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Define creed
The statement of Christian belief
Define monotheism
The belief in one God
Define salvation
The act of delivering from sin, or saving from evil
Define trinity
The belief that God is three in one
Define unity
God’s way of being one
Define faith
The firm belief without logical proof or evidence
Define atonement
Reconciliation between God and humanity
Define compassion
The feeling of pity which makes one want to help the suffering
Define incarnation
The belief that God took on human form in Jesus
Define Virgin birth
The belief that Jesus was not conceived through sex
Define catechism
Official teaching of the Catholic Church
Define repentance
The act of being sorry for a wrongdoing and deciding not to do it again
D) (10.1.1) “you can’t believe that God is both three and one”
3 agree and 3 disagree
Agree:
-very confusing teaching
-God is either one or three, he can’t be both
-none of the other main religions (e.g. Islam, Judaism) believe in a trinity
Disagree:
-Christians believe in one God (monotheism) but 3 persons (not the same as a belief in 3 gods)
-belief in a unity of God (3 persons)
-baptism of Jesus - all 3 persons of trinity present (but one God three persons)
D) (10.1.2) “God should not be called Father”
3 agree and 3 disagree
Agree:
-you already have a biological father
-God doesn’t protect us from harm, like a father would
-it’s almost impossible to build a relationship with someone you can’t see
Disagree:
-Jesus taught us to call God Our Father
-God created us and created life like a Father does
-the catechism teaches Catholics to call God our father
D) (10.1.3) “it doesn’t matter whether or not God created the universe”
3 agree and 3 disagree
Agree:
-may not believe in God
-it’s more important to worry about our relationship with God today than what happened millions of year ago
-may believe in big band
Disagree:
-the universe is not an accident but was made for a purpose
-Gods love for humans as he made the universe for us to live in
-life is sacred because it was made by God
D) (10.1.4) “Jesus if God”
3 agree and 3 disagree
Agree:
-Jesus performed miracles
-he rose from the dead
-it is one of the most important beliefs of the Catholic Church
Disagree:
-may not believe in God
-there’s no proof of miracles or resurrection
-may be other religion (e.g. Muslims believe Jesus was a prophet not God
D) (10.1.5) “the Holy Spirit is active in the world today”
3 agree and 3 disagree
Agree:
-it gives guidance to the church in the election of the pope
-through the sacraments of baptism and reconciliation it purifies people from sin
-through confirmation we are given strength to live a Christian life
Disagree:
-there’s no physical evidence that the Holy Spirit exists
-someone may not believe in God
-someone may believe in God but not in the trinity (3 persons of God)
D) (10.1.6) “salvation cannot be achieved by just going to mass”
3 agree and 3 disagree
Agree:
-reconciliation required for forgiveness of grave sins (e.g. Murder)
-we must all follow Jesus’ teachings
-love of others and living a good Christian life also helps us achieve salvation
Disagree:
-by receiving Eucharist at mass venial sins (minor) are forgiven
-at mass we receive Jesus’ body and blood (closest we are to God on earth)
-learn how to live a good Christian life through readings/homilies
D) (10.1.7) “it is not hard to love God”
3 agree and 3 disagree
Agree:
-love of God can develop through prayer (we can do this anywhere)
-attending mass can increase our love of God by receiving the Eucharist
-through reading the bible we can grow in love for God
Disagree:
-follow teachings of Jesus/God too difficult
-we can’t see him or hear him like a person
-difficult situations occur in life which make it hard to trust and love God (e.g. Illness)
D) (10.1.8) “loving your neighbour is too hard”
3 agree and 3 disagree
Agree:
-if a person has hurt someone very much it’s hard to show love to them
-it’s hard to love those we don’t know
-most people love themselves a lot and find it hard to put others first
Disagree:
-it is a commandment from Jesus and so is very important
-Christians are called to love everyone not just friends/family
-Good Samaritan teaches us that it is an important teaching
D) (10.1.9) “living in a religious community is the best way to show your love of God”
3 agree and 3 disagree
Agree:
Carmelite nuns are a religious community that:
-take the evangelical vows (vows of poverty, chastity and obedience)
-spend almost 12 hours a day praying
-give their lives entirely to God and receive Eucharist (communion) every day
Disagree:
-you can pray anywhere
-you can love God through loving others which anyone can do
-anyone can attend mass every day (married, single etc)
D) (10.1.10) “it’s easier to show love to others when you live in a religious community”
3 agree and 3 disagree
Agree:
Missionaries of charity are a religious community that:
-run hostels in London for homeless men
-run orphanages and AIDS hospices
-run centres for the dying to allow them to die in dignity
Disagree:
-in marriage a man and a woman are called to love each other through good times and bad
-you can care for homeless in any vocation
-doctors and nurses show great love in treating those who are sick
D) (10.1.11) “the local church should do more to show love for others”
3 agree and 3 disagree
Agree:
-church does not always help non-Catholics
-not everyone who attends church helps those around them
-parish priest does most to show love but it should be everyone in the catholic community
Disagree:
-the church provides the sacraments that are essential in helping us achieve salvation
-provide opportunities for Catholics to learn more about their faith
-parish priest visits sick (gives the anointing of the sick)
Explain the importance of God as Unity. (10.1.1)
- God is portrayed as a unity in both the New and Old Testament
- The first of the 10 Commandments teaches about God as a unity
- Jesus teaches of there being only one God
- It is the teachings of the Church, CCC and Creed