unit 2 QUESTIONS

Question 1

What are some of the differences between a covenant and a contract?

Answer 1

-A contract is a LEGAL agreement that BINDS us to do or not do something, “this is yours this is mine”, its temporary.
-A covenant is a SPIRITUAL agreement where two parties PROMISE to do or not do soemthing. , “i am yours you are mine”, its permanent/sacred.

Question 2

What are the 3 elements of a Biblical Covenant? (Just list)

Answer 2

1. Covenant is a BOND made by God with humans
2. Covenant is a BOND IN BLOOD
3. Covenant is a BOND IN BLOOD UNILATERALLY established

Question 3

What are some of the characteristics of a true and false prophet?

Answer 3

TRUE
-Do not attempt to call attention to themselves or their message
-Often do not see themselves as worthy or capable of the mission that God has given them to do, and often ask not to be chosen
-Promote unity, peace and justice
-Willing to sacrifice their lives if necessary
-Always concerned for others
FALSE
-Often seek personal glory and praise, and perhaps material reward
-Often create a hierarchy so they feel superior
-Rarely “go the extra mile”
-Come across as selfish

Question 4

Discuss the concept of the Narrow Gate as it relates to discipleship

Answer 4

there are two gates in life, the wide gate (the easy way) and the narrow gate (the hard way, but God’s way).
-The narrow gate is following in the footsteps of Christ, but not just giving our heart to God, its also making difficult choices. Very few people can go through it and it takes effort to enter.
-Discipleship is the process of making someone be like Christ, so the NG relates to this because only a small amount of people set foot on that path just like only a few people can enter the narrow gate.

Question 5

What happened to St. Paul? Briefly explain his story. What levels of conversion were brought to light by St. Paul?

Answer 5

-who? St Paul is an Apostle and Pharisee that takes up majority of the NT. He had more influence on the Church than any other person (other than Jesus). He persecuted the followers of Jesus.
-what happened? His conversion took place on the road to Damascus- he was blinded, had no sight food or water for 3 days, but he heard Jesus’ voice and eventually was healed aand baptized by Ananias.
-his story? 13 years after God called him, he started spreading the Gospel of Jesus. Paul created a community of Christians in every major city and then moved on from there as quickly as possible, he also brought Christianity to Europe.
-levels of conversion?

Question 6

What are the 3 types of prayer? Explain each.

Answer 6

1. vocal
   -blessing/adoration
   -petition
   -intercession
2. meditation
   -focusing the mind to be better attuned to Gods presence
3. contemplation
   -“being with” or present to god

Question 7

What are the 3 categories of sacraments? Which sacraments fall into each category? Name one symbol for each of the 7 sacraments.

Answer 7

1). Sacraments of Initiation
-Baptism - Symbol: pouring of water
-Confirmation - Symbol: laying on of hands on head
-Eucharist - Symbol: bread and wine (body and blood of Christ)
2). Sacraments of Healing
-Reconciliation - Symbol: confession of sins and words of absolution
-Anointing of the Sick - Symbol: oil (strength)
3). Sacraments of Service
-Holy orders - Symbol: laying on of hands and anointing with oil
-Matrimony - Symbol: man and women are united

Question 8

What is the difference between corporal and spiritual works of mercy? Provide 3 examples of each

Question 9

What are the 7 themes of Catholic Social Teaching? Discuss which ones best apply to the refugee crisis and what Catholics are called to do?

Answer 9

1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person
2. Call to family, community, and participation
3. Rights and responsibilities
4. Option for and with the poor and vulnerable
5. Dignity for work and rights of workers
6. Solidarity
7. Care for God’s creation

-Collectively call us to work for the common good, help build a just society, uphold the dignity of human life, support those near and far who need our help.
-the ones that best apply to the refugee crisis are

Question 10

Explain why forgiveness is so important in the eyes of the Catholic Church?

Answer 10

Forgiveness is..
-The hardest teaching of Christianity
-Isn’t feeling, it is decision
-Forgiveness gives us freedom, sets us free from the prevention of moving forward

Its so important in the Catholic Church because it brings peace to the heart and allows love to triumph over anger, for all people.