Unit 3 Religion Review Flashcards
what is prayer
prayer is an effort to recognize God in our lives
what are the five types of prayer, explain each
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
different ways prayer can take place
name 5 ways
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-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)
what are different types of prayer postures?
standing, sitting, kneeling, folding hands, prostrating
four best known catholic prayers and their meanings
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
what does the catechism of the catholic church tell us about the benefits of prayer
-its always possible to pray
-is a vital necessity
-prayer and Christian life are inseparable
what does amen mean?
-ends prayers
-serves as affirmation of agreement with prayer (“so be it”
significance and importance of the stations of the cross?
-spiritual journey
-for believers to reflect on important moments of Jesus’ sufferings and death
-allows people to spiritually connect with these events through prayer
4 truths the book of Genesis tells us about humanity
-are a creation of God
-a mixture of earth and divine breath
-intrinsically good
-both male and female
what are sacraments
-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
what does the word sacrament mean
from latin = military oath of allegiance; from the greek = mystery
what are the 7 sacraments
baptism, eucharist, holy orders, anointing of the sick, confirmation, reconciliation, matrimony
what are the 3 divisions of the sacraments
healing: anointing of the sick and reconciliation
initiation: baptism, confirmation, eucharist
acts of service to community: holy orders, matrimony
why do we take part in sacraments? what is their significance? (baptism, confirmation, reconciliation, eucharist, matrimony & holy orders, anointing of the sick)
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
how was Jesus rooted in the sacraments
-Jesus’ disciples where told to act and live as Jesus to help us bare witness to Jesus through them and carry out His mission
what are the 7 primary ways in which Jesus is rooted in the sacraments?
-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
what does sacramental awareness and dullness mean?
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
what is the cure for sacramental dullness
look deeper: realizing God made everything out of love will change your perspective and appreciation for life.
what is a ritual
series of actions or behaviors done in a specific order and often have a symbolic meaning
what are the four traits of a ritual. explain them
-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
8 characteristic of a ritual explain at least 3
-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
what is a symbol
-means to put together
-help through together things that intangible with things that are tangible
-connected to meaning
-cultural
in which ways can symbols exsit?
-personal
-familial
-group
-global
what does the catechism of the catholic church say about symbols
-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
definition of culture
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.
what are 7 components of culture
-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
what is the sacrament of reconciliation? what does it celebrate?
-forgiveness of sins so we may be reconciled into the community
-celebrates: forgiveness of God and His mercy by acknowledging our sings
significance of anointing of the sick, what symbols and rituals are associated with it, whad does it celebrate
-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
what does baptism mean, what does it consist of, symbols and ritual associated with it
-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)
6 primary effects of baptism
-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
what does eucharist mean
-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
symbols and rituals associated with eucharist
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
what does transubstantiation mean
religious change in you after receiving the good and body of Christ
what does confirmation celebrate
the holy spirit spirit received in Baptism being truly alive and at work
symbols and rituals associated with confirmation
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”
why is wind a biblical image for the holy spirit
-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
what is the R.C.I.A what is involved?
-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.
what is Christian spirituality
-belief in the trinity (God, Jesus, and the holy spirit)
what are the 4 essential pillars to a healthy Christian spirituality
-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
3 components to discipleship
-prayer: with/out others
-fasting: living life of joy, justice
-almsgiving: sacrifice, charity, love
6 catholic spirituality groups
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
