unit 4 Flashcards
define tradition
the transmission (passing on) of customs and/or beliefs from generation to generation
define identity
the fact of being who or what a person or thing is
define institution
a system or organization that cares for a particular need in society; this could be social, religious, or educational power
define culture
the customs, beliefs, art, traditions, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group
what are the three parts of culture
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
what are the 7 traits of culture
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
what are the 5 important actions of the church
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
what does the resurrection refer to
when jesus was raised from the dead
who claimed jesus’ body
a weather disciple of jesus’ named Joseph of Arimathea
what do all 4 gospel accounts of jesus’ resurrection agree on
-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
what does the Ascention of Jesus refer to
when Jesus left Earth and ascended into Heaven 40 days after resurrecting from the dead
what is the pentecost
when the gift of the holy spirit was poured on the disciples
what is pentecost also known as
the Church’s birthday
why is pentecost known as the church’s birthday
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
which book describes the pentecost
the acts of the apostles
who was paul
-second to Jesus as a central figure of the new testament
-a converted christian
who did paul proclaim the gospel to
the gentile world
which part of the bible talks about paul
the new testament
where was paul born
Tarsus - a thriving city near major trade routes
which culture was paul educated in
the philosophies of greek culture
what do you know about paul’s family
they were devout jews who were granted roman citizenship (which is rare)
what are paul’s two names in the new testament
-saul (jewish community)
-paul (roman or greek communities)
what is dispora
-dispersion
-when jews fled the kingdom of Judah to settle in colonies along the Mediterranean sea during the exile in babylon
what was paul
a Pharisees (known for their commitment to the law)
what was paul’s other job besides preaching and why did he do it
he was a tent maker because he didn’t want to be accused of preaching the gospel for money
where did paul talk to jesus
on the road to Damascus where he was going to arrest christian’s
define conversion
when a person had no faith at all but comes to believe in god
what is a vocation
a calling
what was paul’s vocation
to be a missionary to the gentile world and bring the gospel to non-jews of the roman empire
what is a sacrament
outward signs of inward grace and a way to keep jesus’ memory alive
what are the sacraments of initiation
baptism, eucharist, and comfirmation
what are the sacraments of healing
reconciliation, anointing of the sick
what are the sacraments of service and commitment
matrimony and holy orders
what is a sacramental
an action, object, or prayer that draws one closer to god
how are catholics sacramental people
1) catholics revere the sacraments
2) catholics use sacramentals to grow closer to god and sanctify all aspects of live
what are the sacramental categories
1) scared actions
2) blessings
3) material objects
what are scared actions
rituals people perform, outward signs of faith, often take form in bodily postures and movement,
what are blessings
-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
