Unit 3 Religion Review

Question 1

what is prayer

Answer 1

prayer is an effort to recognize God in our lives

Question 2

what are the five types of prayer, explain each

Answer 2

adoration/blessing: worship the greatness of Gods and a response for all of his blessings

praise: to recognize gods glory for who he is

petition: asking God for any need: help, guidance

intercession: asking God for something on behalf of others

thanksgiving: offering gratitude to God

Question 3

different ways prayer can take place
name 5 ways
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Answer 3

-Silence (set time, within prayer)
-Meditation (individual, guided)
-Contemplation (individual, group)
-Sung Prayer (songs, psalms, chant)
-Litanies (rosary, spontaneous, classic)
-Devotions (stations, novenas, cultural)
-Liturgical Prayer (Mass, Hours, sacraments)
-Composed (classic, contemporary)
-Spontaneous (free, formulaic)
-Share Reflection (bible, music, etc.)
-Blessings (objects, events, persons)

Question 4

what are different types of prayer postures?

Answer 4

standing, sitting, kneeling, folding hands, prostrating

Question 5

four best known catholic prayers and their meanings

Answer 5

our father
-doxology: short confession of worship
-captures holy trinity worshiped equally

the hail Mary
-first greet Mary
-Mary is full of grace because god is with her
-Mary is the mother of believers because of her faith
-we can entrust our cares and petitions to her
(asking for Mary’s help and intercession)

the apostles’ creed
-summary of our faith

glory be
-gives glory, praise, and adoration to God

Question 6

what does the catechism of the catholic church tell us about the benefits of prayer

Answer 6

-its always possible to pray
-is a vital necessity
-prayer and Christian life are inseparable

Question 7

what does amen mean?

Answer 7

-ends prayers
-serves as affirmation of agreement with prayer (“so be it”

Question 8

significance and importance of the stations of the cross?

Answer 8

-spiritual journey
-for believers to reflect on important moments of Jesus’ sufferings and death
-allows people to spiritually connect with these events through prayer

Question 9

4 truths the book of Genesis tells us about humanity

Answer 9

-are a creation of God
-a mixture of earth and divine breath
-intrinsically good
-both male and female

Question 10

what are sacraments

Answer 10

-are special signs given by god to experience his presence and grace.
-through them we are healed, forgiven, strengthened so that we may love others

Question 11

what does the word sacrament mean

Answer 11

from latin = military oath of allegiance; from the greek = mystery

Question 12

what are the 7 sacraments

Answer 12

baptism, eucharist, holy orders, anointing of the sick, confirmation, reconciliation, matrimony

Question 13

what are the 3 divisions of the sacraments

Answer 13

healing: anointing of the sick and reconciliation
initiation: baptism, confirmation, eucharist
acts of service to community: holy orders, matrimony

Question 14

why do we take part in sacraments? what is their significance? (baptism, confirmation, reconciliation, eucharist, matrimony & holy orders, anointing of the sick)

Answer 14

its how we be faithful witnesses to the faith
-baptism: children become children of god
-confirmation: become committed Christians
-reconciliation: forgiveness of our sins
-eucharist: fuels our faith
-matrimony & holy orders: become servants of love
-anointing of the sick: heal the sick

Question 15

how was Jesus rooted in the sacraments

Answer 15

-Jesus’ disciples where told to act and live as Jesus to help us bare witness to Jesus through them and carry out His mission

Question 16

what are the 7 primary ways in which Jesus is rooted in the sacraments?

Answer 16

-brought people to new life
-forgave sins
-sacrificed himself out of love
-shared power of his spirt
-healed illness
-faithful to father
-ministered peoples spiritual needs

Question 17

what does sacramental awareness and dullness mean?

Answer 17

awareness: being aware, listening, and looking deep into world around you, which can lead to appreciation of world around you
dullness: too preoccupied with daily problems to imagine Gods presence

Question 18

what is the cure for sacramental dullness

Answer 18

look deeper: realizing God made everything out of love will change your perspective and appreciation for life.

Question 19

what is a ritual

Answer 19

series of actions or behaviors done in a specific order and often have a symbolic meaning

Question 20

what are the four traits of a ritual. explain them

Answer 20

-needs our bodies: memory is rooted in the body ~ baptism
-forms a community: rituals of life like marriage are essential for building a human community and are not solely for an individual
-accompanied by words: words help give meaning and effectiveness ex. marriage~ “i do” seals promise
-tradition: pass on through history

Question 21

8 characteristic of a ritual explain at least 3

Answer 21

-involve movement and gestures that convey meaning: kissing

-often repeated~ visiting grave annually

-become symbolic celebrations that break us from life’s routines ~ parties

-connected to important events in people lives ~ graduations

-include significant words to support actions ~ a oath

-link people to their past ~ Canada Day fireworks

-communal actions and involve a community ~ Christmas

-require wholehearted participation ~ cheering on home team to help win

-often repeated
-connected to important events
-link to past

Question 22

what is a symbol

Answer 22

-means to put together
-help through together things that intangible with things that are tangible
-connected to meaning
-cultural

Question 23

in which ways can symbols exsit?

Answer 23

-personal
-familial
-group
-global

Question 24

what does the catechism of the catholic church say about symbols

Answer 24

-occupy an important place in human life because we perceive spiritual realities though physical signs and symbols
-sacramental celebrations are woven from signs and symbols

Question 25

definition of culture

Answer 25

Culture shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors. It includes music, art, language, and more. Culture shapes how people see the world and helps create a sense of identity to a society.

Question 26

what are 7 components of culture

Answer 26

-humans create it -consists of ways of doing things -is public -arises from tradition -made up of rule-governed actions -becomes established in institutions -gives us our identity

Question 27

what is the sacrament of reconciliation? what does it celebrate?

Answer 27

-forgiveness of sins so we may be reconciled into the community -celebrates: forgiveness of God and His mercy by acknowledging our sings

Question 28

significance of anointing of the sick, what symbols and rituals are associated with it, whad does it celebrate

Answer 28

-significance: offers people strength, peace and courage to overcome illness -symbols: laying on of hands -rituals: communion, liturgy of the word, penitential rite -celebrates: compassion and healing to those who are sick

Question 29

what does baptism mean, what does it consist of, symbols and ritual associated with it

Answer 29

-means to immerse in greek -consists of person being immersed in water while minister says "I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit". Then the person is anointed with sacred chrism. symbols w rituals: -water: emersion (cleanse, life-giving) -oil: anointed with chrism (healing, strengthened, chosen) -white garment: clothed in Christ (become new) -lighted candle: new candle is lit (sharing light of Christ)

Question 30

6 primary effects of baptism

Answer 30

-removal of guilt of Original & personal sin -remission of all punishment -infusion of grace -becoming part of Christ -becoming part of church -enabling participation in the sacraments

Question 31

what does eucharist mean

Answer 31

-thanksgiving in greek -sharing body and blood of Jesus -first represents fullness of Christian initiation by unification -after becomes a way to deepen initiation into Pascal mystery -central sacrament of Christian lives

Question 32

symbols and rituals associated with eucharist

Answer 32

symbol + ritual -the people: coming together in celebration to give thanks -proclaiming the word of god: book of readings are treaded with reverence, alleluia is song before -breaking the bread: giving thanks and distributing -sharing cup: blessed and shared

Question 33

what does transubstantiation mean

Answer 33

religious change in you after receiving the good and body of Christ

Question 34

what does confirmation celebrate

Answer 34

the holy spirit spirit received in Baptism being truly alive and at work

Question 35

symbols and rituals associated with confirmation

Answer 35

symbol + ritual -laying on of hands: bishop extends hands to call holy spirit to guide candidates + places hands on forehead for wisdom -anointing with chrism: sponsors place right hand on shoulder and they are anointed with chrism and a sign of the cross while saying "be sealed with the holy spirit"

Question 36

why is wind a biblical image for the holy spirit

Answer 36

-wind is essential for our survival (due to temperature) -without the holy spirit we our spirit will die and with it we will become children of God

Question 37

what is the R.C.I.A what is involved?

Answer 37

-rite of Christian Initiation of Adults -weekly learning sessions for persons wishing to join church -at easter vigil they are welcomed into the church -first are baptized, confirmed, then each take partake in eucharist and communion.

Question 38

what is Christian spirituality

Answer 38

-belief in the trinity (God, Jesus, and the holy spirit)

Question 39

what are the 4 essential pillars to a healthy Christian spirituality

Answer 39

-private prayer and morality: honest with yourself -social justice: helping those in need -mellowness of heart and spirit: doing the right thing for the right reason -community as a constitutive element of true worship: constantly contributing to church, loving others and God

Question 40

3 components to discipleship

Answer 40

-prayer: with/out others -fasting: living life of joy, justice -almsgiving: sacrifice, charity, love

Question 41

6 catholic spirituality groups

Answer 41

Augustinian: -Augustinian order is people who live together in harmony -captivated by saint Augustine Basilian: -vibrate community of priests, students, lay associates -members profess vow and seek glory of God -welcome you to share prayer and know the love and mercy of God Dominican -order is preaching and join in as they continue their way of life -living holy lives, while preaching mission of the order Franciscan -order is fraternity -friars give themselves fully to God through profession of obedience, poverty, and chastity Ignatian -way of living with relationship with god -"god's love shines down..." Benedictine -order is hospitality