Unit 2 Test Flashcards
SHORT ANSWER:
Who fulfills the prophecy in Is 40:3? What will happen when the Lord comes (Is 40:4-5)?
John the Baptist fulfills the prophecy. When the Lord comes, every valley will be lifted, the uneven ground will become level, and rough places will become a plain. The glory of the Lord will be revealed.
The salvation of the world is culminated in the…
Incarnation
What does the story of the Paschal Mystery begin with?
the Annuciation
What does the “fullness of time” refer to?
“God’s time”
Who is the only person in scripture that is described as being full of grace?
Mary
Whoese name means “God saves”?
Jesus
Whose name means “strength of God”
Gabriel
What does Mary’s name mean and what language is it? What is the English translation?
Her name means Theotokos (which is Greek) and in English is translated to “God Bearer”
Who was conceived without the stain of Original Sin?
Mary
Why was Mary conceived withiout Original Sin?
To prepare her for her role in salvation
What was Mary born with, similarly to the 1st humans at Creation?
sanctifying grace
What does the Latin word “Fiat” mean in English?
“Let it be done”
Who was betrothed to Mary?
Joseph
Why did Joseph want to quietly end the betrothal?
So as not to endanger Mary
SHORT ANSWER:
In Is 40: 6-8, how certain and lasting is Isaiah’s message of the good news?
In Isaiah 40:6-8, the message shows that God’s word is strong and lasts forever. Unlike humanity, His promises never change. This means the good news is certain and will always be true.
T or F:
Mary was filled with God’s sanctifying grace, as the 1st humans were at creation.
true
The teaching of the Immaculate Conception was declared dogma by who?
Pope Pius IX (the 9th)
Who was described as a “just man” in the Old Testament
St. Joseph
SHORT ANSWER:
According to Mt 1:23, how does the prophecy of Is 7:14 find its ultimate fulfillment?
It is when a virgin conceives a child. In both parts of the scripture, the child is named Emmanuel/Immanuel
In the Annunciation, who is the name of the angel that greets Mary?
Gabriel
What does the name “Gabriel” mean and what language is it?
“Strength of God” and it is the Hebrew translation.
What does the term “just man” mean?
A holy man
Who is the new Ark of the Covenant?
Mary
What is the Immaculate Conception?
It refers to Mary being conceived w/o Original Sin.
SHORT ANSWER:
What does the Hebrew word almah mean? Why in the New Testament use the word “virgin”?
Almah is translated to “young woman.” The word “virgin” is used in the New Testament because it’s more accurate when describing the birth of Jesus.
SHORT ANSWER:
What does the collaboration w/ God mean and what will it require of us?
God counts on individuals to collaborate in his redemptive work. It may require us to sacrifice our own lives to serve God.
Who is seen and the greatest prophet and why?
John is seen as the greatest of the prophets because he was the last to proclaim the coming of Christ. He called people to repent from their sins and to be baptized.
What term has only been used once in the bible (the Annunciation) and is found nowhere else in Scripture?
“full of grace” (The angles describes Mary as being “full of grace”)
Mary’s answer to Gabriel is also referred as…
Mary’s Fiat
Mary’s “yes” to God, overturned what? What does this make her?
It overturned Eve’s no.
This makes Mary the “New Eve”
Who is the new Ark of the Covenant?
Mary
SHORT ANSWER:
Why does Jesus come to John to be baptized?
He goes to John so that he can show us that we should follow him. It’s symbolizes the preisthood
What does John declare Jesus as?
the “Lamb of God”
Why was Mary born without Original Sin?
To prepare for her role in salvation
What does the name “Jesus” mean and what language is it?
“God Saves” and it is the Hebrew translation.
T or F:
John encounters the Trinity
true
SHORT ANSWER:
Who is Jesus?
Jesus is Divine, the Way, the Truth, and the Bread of Life.
SHORT ANSWER:
Give 3 reasons and explain why the word became flesh.
1) To manifest the infinite depth of God’s love
- God shows humanity love so people could serve him out of love and not fear. He chose to suffer and die for us to save humanity and was offered for all people. There is no greater love than God’s love for us.
2) To be our model of holiness
- Christ’s life and words are a source of inspiration for us. We imitate Christ based on his mode of love. We can do this by providing service to others and having a selfless concern for them.
3) To destroy the power of the devil
- Christ overcame death and opened the gates of heaven. He made sure that Sin would not have the last word over humanity. Christ’s victory over the devil was accomplished by his Death of the Cross. Only at the end of time will Satan be defeated forever.
What is Christ’s poverty portrayed as an aspect of? What does this mean?
It is portrayed as an aspect of redemption. It is a radical detachment from worldly possessions.
SHORT ANSWER:
How does poverty unite us to Christ?
if we make room in our hearts for an intimate relationship with God and go through a detachment it could unite us with Christ.
What does the term “Compassion” mean?
Compassion is a special kind of love in which one person identifies with the sufferings of another with a desire to relive their pain.
What does the term “Agape” mean? What language is it?
Agape is the love that wants the best for the other. It is a Greek word.
What is an example of God feeding the hungry in the multiplier loaves and fishes
God multiplied loaves and fishes
What is the word “mercy” in Latin?
Misericordia
What does the term mercy mean?
Mercy is divine love turned toward sin
What does the word “misericordia” stem from?
Miseria (sin, misery)
SHORT ANSWER:
How does Christ reveal the redemptive power of suffering?
When we turn to Christ in our suffering it brings peace and security to our soul. This reminds us that God is in control. We can unite our suffering to the Passion of Christ
