unit 4 Flashcards

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define tradition

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the transmission (passing on) of customs and/or beliefs from generation to generation

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define identity

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the fact of being who or what a person or thing is

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define institution

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a system or organization that cares for a particular need in society; this could be social, religious, or educational power

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define culture

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the customs, beliefs, art, traditions, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group

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what are the three parts of culture

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1) culture has to do with human actions
2) culture is a set of meaning meanings, beliefs, values, and practices of a society
3) culture identifies me as belonging to a group

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what are the 7 traits of culture

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1) humans create culture
2) culture consists of ways of doing things
3) culture is public
4) culture arises from tradition
5) culture is made up of rule - governed actions
6) culture becomes established in institutions
7) culture gives us our identity

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what are the 5 important actions of the church

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1) the church proclaims jesus christ
2) the church worships christ through the sacraments
3) the church forms a communion of people
4) the church gives witness
5) the church serves

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what does the resurrection refer to

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when jesus was raised from the dead

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who claimed jesus’ body

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a weather disciple of jesus’ named Joseph of Arimathea

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what do all 4 gospel accounts of jesus’ resurrection agree on

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-Joseph of Arimathea claimed Jesus’ body
-Joseph wrapped Jesus’ body in a shroud
-a large stone was rolled over his tomb
-Jewish leaders fear the disciples would steal Jesus’ body then claim he rose from the dead
- Jesus’ body was no longer in the tomb
-witnesses knew Jesus was alive

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what does the Ascention of Jesus refer to

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when Jesus left Earth and ascended into Heaven 40 days after resurrecting from the dead

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what is the pentecost

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when the gift of the holy spirit was poured on the disciples

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what is pentecost also known as

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the Church’s birthday

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why is pentecost known as the church’s birthday

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because after the disciples were given the gift of the holy spirit they began a whole new way of living and this transformation created the church

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which book describes the pentecost

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the acts of the apostles

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who was paul

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-second to Jesus as a central figure of the new testament
-a converted christian

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who did paul proclaim the gospel to

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the gentile world

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which part of the bible talks about paul

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the new testament

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where was paul born

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Tarsus - a thriving city near major trade routes

20
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which culture was paul educated in

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the philosophies of greek culture

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what do you know about paul’s family

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they were devout jews who were granted roman citizenship (which is rare)

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what are paul’s two names in the new testament

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-saul (jewish community)
-paul (roman or greek communities)

23
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what is dispora

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-dispersion
-when jews fled the kingdom of Judah to settle in colonies along the Mediterranean sea during the exile in babylon

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what was paul

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a Pharisees (known for their commitment to the law)

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what was paul’s other job besides preaching and why did he do it

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he was a tent maker because he didn’t want to be accused of preaching the gospel for money

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where did paul talk to jesus

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on the road to Damascus where he was going to arrest christian’s

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define conversion

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when a person had no faith at all but comes to believe in god

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what is a vocation

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a calling

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what was paul’s vocation

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to be a missionary to the gentile world and bring the gospel to non-jews of the roman empire

30
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what is a sacrament

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outward signs of inward grace and a way to keep jesus’ memory alive

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what are the sacraments of initiation

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baptism, eucharist, and comfirmation

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what are the sacraments of healing

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reconciliation, anointing of the sick

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what are the sacraments of service and commitment

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matrimony and holy orders

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what is a sacramental

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an action, object, or prayer that draws one closer to god

35
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how are catholics sacramental people

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1) catholics revere the sacraments
2) catholics use sacramentals to grow closer to god and sanctify all aspects of live

36
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what are the sacramental categories

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1) scared actions
2) blessings
3) material objects

37
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what are scared actions

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rituals people perform, outward signs of faith, often take form in bodily postures and movement,

38
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what are blessings

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-ritual ceremony in which we seek God’s help and care for persons, activities, needs, or things
-blessed ashes, blessed palms, incense, holy water, candles, holy oils