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Religion Exam

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Salvation History The account of God’s enduring love for us as he reveals who he is in stages and invites us to respond
Covenant A solemn agreement of faithfulness between God and his people
Sacred Scripture The word of God expressed in human words
Sacred Tradition Process of passing on the Gospel message from Christ to the Apostles to their successors
Noah God would never destroy the world with a flood
Abraham God formed the Chosen people into a great nation
Moses God established his personal relationship with the Israelites and revealed his law to them
Jesus He is the “New Covenant”; Jesus is the plan for our salvation; this covenant would last forever
What do we learn about in the Old Testament? God’s relationship with the people of Israel
What do we learn about in the New Testament? The story of Jesus, his mission, his first followers, and the beginning of the Church
There are books in the Old Testament and books in the New Testament 46 n' 27
List the 4 subgroups of the Old Testament 1. Pentateuch - first five books of the Bible 2. Historical Books 3. Wisdom Books 4. Prophetic Books
List the 4 Gospels in the New Testament 1. Matthew 2. Mark 3. Luke 4. John
How does the Church use both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition to pass on the beliefs that God has revealed to us? Together they make up “one deposit of faith”
Divine Revelation The way God reveals himself to us
Messiah “Anointed one”
Who are the Three Persons of the Blessed Trinity? God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
How is the Blessed Trinity most clearly revealed to us? By the life and teaching of Jesus
How is the Holy Spirit present in the Creation story? What is the significance of this moment? The Holy Spirit is present in the Creation story as a “mighty wind moving over the water”. This is significant because it refers to the Spirit or Breath of God
Sin Thought, word, deed, or action, that goes against God’s law
Heaven State of being in perfect friendship with God for all time
Hell Separation from God and from true happiness forever
Purgatory Period of time after a person dies when he or she is purified before entering eternity with God
Last Judgment The coming of Jesus Christ at the end of time to judge all people
Spiritual Works of Mercy Acts of love that respond to the needs of people’s hearts, minds, and souls
Corporal Works of Mercy Acts of love that respond to people’s physical and material needs
How did God intend for us to live? Explain how human beings are different from all of God’s other creations. We are made to live in loving community and relationship with one another and the Blessed Trinity. We are the “high point” of God’s creation and the only part of His creation called to share in God’s own life
Why is faith necessary for our salvation? Faith enables us to believe in God and accept all that he has revealed to us
Symbol: Serpent Meaning: Tempted our first parents to disobey God’s commands Represents: _______________ Devil
Symbol ____________ Represents: Freedom of choice Meaning: Because of free will, humans have the power to make choices that lead to good or to evil Eating the fruit
What does God asking Adam and Eve to not eat the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil show us about our faith? It shows that faith and friendship with God depends on complete trust in Him and on following His will for us
The sin of the first humans took away their ____________ and ___________. original holiness n' justice
Adam and Eve’s personal choice to turn from God was the first sin. It is called ______________. Original sin weakened human nature and brought ignorance, suffering, and _________ into the world. Original Sin n' death
Explain how we all suffer from the effects of Original Sin, even though we are not personally responsible for that sin. Sin weakened human nature and brought ignorance, suffering, and death into the world
In Genesis 3:15, God said a descendant of the first man and woman would save humanity. The Church calls this Scripture verse the protoevangelium, a Latin word meaning the “________ _______” because it is the first announcement of the _____ and Redeemer. first gospel n' Messiah
How does Purgatory demonstrate God’s mercy? It grants our soul an opportunity to be purged or cleansed of its attachments to sin so that we may dwell with God forever in Heaven
List the 7 Corporal Works of Mercy · Feed the hungry · Give drink to the thirsty · Clothe the naked · Visit the imprisoned · Shelter the homeless · Visit the sick · Bury the dead
List the 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy · Admonish (counsel) the sinner · Instruct the ignorant · Counsel the doubtful · Comfort the sorrowful · Bear wrongs patiently · Forgive all injuries · Pray for the living and the dead
What does the circular shape of the advent wreath symbolize? God’s everlasting (complete and never-ending) love for us
What are the two colors of the liturgical season of Advent? Purple and pink
What do the 4 candles of Advent stand for? Hope, Peace, Joy, Love
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