Unit 3 AOS 3- Significant life experience

Question 1

what is a significant life experience

Answer 1

a certain event of experience that is significant because of its meaning to the individual
- affect the person deeply
- force major life choices
- impacts a persons relationships and their direction in life
- it can either strengthen worldview or lead to negativity

Question 2

types of sle

Answer 2

positive
negative
subjective

Question 3

what types of sle impact on beliefs (SLEB)

Answer 3

They are subjective, their meaning and impact is personal
they can have either a positive or negative effect
example of experience and its positivity or negativity

Question 4

How can beliefs impact significant life experiences (BSLE)

Answer 4

they can impact the interpretation of the sle as well as the reaction to it. For example, an experience that is often negative can be changed due to the beliefs of an adherent

Question 5

what connections exist between sle and religious beliefs

Answer 5

dynamic relationship
sle can effect understanding and faith/adherence to beliefs
beliefs can effect the interpretation of sle, provide framework
can be both positive and negative, is subjective

Question 6

in what ways might a sle influence a persons expression of their beliefs

Answer 6

either strengthen or diminish belief
therefore the expression can increase or decrease
sle might prompt an adherent to seek further understanding of their beliefs, researching texts or seeking advice from religious leaders, increasing their expression of their beliefs

Question 7

how might sle influence peoples engagement with and adherence to a religion

Answer 7

significantly effect
subjective, can be both positive and negative
can increase or decrease faith in religious beliefs
therefore increasign or decreasing the adherents engagement and adherence to a religion
include example that is subjective

Question 8

three key beliefs to focus on in Fr Rob analysis

Answer 8

1. God is immanent
2. God desires a personal relationship with humans
3. God is merciful and forgiving

Question 9

quote God is immanent

Answer 9

“God upholds and sustains creation” CCC 301-5, 314

Question 10

quote God desires a personal relationship with humans

Answer 10

“At every time, and in every place, God draws close to man. He calls man to seek him, to know him, to love him with all his strength” (CCC 1)

Question 11

quote God is merciful and forgiving

Answer 11

“Humans are sinful but are able to be forgiven through Christ the saviour of all” (CCC 73)

Question 12

adherence to beliefs- before, during and after

Answer 12

before:

Question 13

engagement with expression of religious beliefs- before, during and after

Answer 13

before:
- superficial engagement.
- He attended mass with his family weekly
- he attended catholic school.
- not personal

during:
- he prayed everyday
- he

after:

Question 14

understanding of beliefs- before, during and after

Question 15

understanding of beliefs- before, during and after

Question 16

faith in religious beliefs- before, during and after

Question 17

understanding of beliefs meaning

Answer 17

adherents awareness and participation
ranges from basic understanding to high level of academic understanding based on religious truth
ABOUT HEAD!
high understanding doesnt necessarily mean high faith or adherence

Question 18

faith in beliefs meaning

Answer 18

Level of trust and confidence
usually accompanied by comittment and engagement both communally and individually
degree of faith is often related to degree of expression and adherence
high level of faith can come from a low level of understanding, just not usually

Question 19

engagement with expression of religious beliefs meaning

Answer 19

level of involement, committment or devotion
as expressed through various aspects of religion

Question 20

8 examples of engagement

Answer 20

e.g. the 9 aspects. - sacred stories and spiritual experience. + SPTA as seperate pieces
1. participating in private/public regular rituals
2. religious artefacts/shrines present
3. wearing religious symbols
4. reading, studying, and meditating on religious texts
5. applying ethical principles moral values to behaviours
6. complying with social structures and expectations
7. visiting and honouring sacred spaces and places
8. acknowledging times special to a religious tradition

Question 21

adherence to religious belief meaning

Answer 21

the degree in which those beliefs are lived out in a persons life
for example: wearing symbols or participating in rituals
adherents can have varying levels of adherents and also the level of faith.

Question 22

malta quote

Answer 22

one of the most religious countries in the world pg 96

Question 23

personal relationship

Answer 23

what it meant to have a personal relationship with God pg 40

Question 24

heart and mind quote

Answer 24

‘[he] believed that in [his] mind, but [his] heart was unsure pg 37

Question 25

God immanence understanding quote

Answer 25

there was a God who was with me… all throughout my day pg

Question 26

home quote

Answer 26

brought up in a catholic home pg 20

Question 27

god isnt interested quote

Answer 27

I hadnt thought God would be interested in me pg 35

Question 28

sense of self quote

Answer 28

i was losing my sense of self pg 30

Question 29

faith in God quote

Answer 29

my faith in God began to grow pg 36

Question 30

Gods mercy quote

Answer 30

we need to trust that God in His mercy, will never abandon us

Question 31

song quote

Answer 31

Song: I surrender
“Lord I bring myself to you”