Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Religion Midterm
Religion Midterm 2024
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Holiness | Dedicated to God; set apart for His service |
| Sanctification | The process of being made holy; beginning at Baptism it ends in completion at heaven |
| Prayer | Conversation with God, the angels, or saints |
| Metanoia | A change of heart, repentance, penance |
| Incarnation | The fact that the Son ofGod assumed a human nature & became man to accomplish our salvation |
| Consubstantial | Belief that the three persons of the Blessed Trinity (while distinct) are the same & one |
| Paraclete | A name for the Holy Spirit, meaning “Advocate” |
| General Judgment | Preceded by the resurrection of the dead & Christ’s second coming |
| Particular Judgment | Eternal retribution received by each soul at the moment of death in accordance with their faith & works |
| Magisterium | The teaching office of the Church that gives authentic interpretation of God’s word, whether written or in the form of Tradition |
| Dogma | A truth revealed by God, which the Magisterium of the Church declared as binding |
| Immaculate Conception | Dogma of the Church: from the moment of conception, Mary was kept free from sin by Jesus’s merits |
| Annunciation | The angel visits Mary to inform her that she was to be the mother of the Savior |
| Nativity | The Birth of Jesus, celebrated on Christmas |
| Assumption | Bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life |
| Coronation | Mary, mother of God was crowned as Queen of Heaven after her Assumption into Heaven |
| Revelation | God’s communication of himself by which he makes known the mystery of His divine plan |
| Literal Sense Proper | Scriptural interpretation in which the author intends precisely what he was inspired to write |
| Literal Sense Improper | Scriptural interpretation in which the author is inspired to use figures of speech |
| Protocanonical | Books & passages of the Bible whose inspired character has never been questioned |
| Old Testament | 46 books of the Bible; records the salvation history from creation throughout old covenant with Israel |
| Protoevangelium | 1st Gospel; the passage in Genesis 3:15 |
| Yahweh | A personal name for God of Israel revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai, meaning “I am who I am.” |
| #15. List the means to obtain Holiness. | To find holiness, we should indulge in the sacraments, especially Reconciliation & the Eucharist, in spiritual direction, & in spiritual reading. |
| #9. List 3 facts about God the Holy Spirit: | is in the scripture He inspired, puts us in touch with Jesus via words & symbols of the liturgy, & is in the Magisterium, the Church's teaching |
| #2. How is the Old Testament divided | It is divided into the Pentateuch, wisdom, prophetic, & historical books. |
| #14. Why should Chrsitains read the Old Testament with the New Testament in mind | We see the foreshadowing of the New Testament in the Old Testament & the Old Testament preparing Israel for the coming of the Messiah. |
| #11. List 3 criteria used to determine canonicity of the New Testament books: | Apostolicity, Orthodoxy, & Catholicity |
| #1. What are 2 original sources of Church teaching that help us to understand her certainty about God | She uses Holy Scripture & Sacred Tradition. |
| #2. What role did the Holy Spirit play in the writing of Scripture | The Holy Spirit chose certain men to pass on His truths. He “breathed” into them what he wanted them to know. |
| #8. When & where was the Old Testament declared canonical (+who was there) | In 393 AD, St. Augustine was present at the regional Council of Hippo, which declared the Old Testament canonical. |
| #2. How is the Church the instrument of salvation | It is by the Church that God gives us sanctifying grace. |
| #5. What power did Jesus pass onto His Apostles | He passed the power to continue sacramental actions. |
| #15. How are the beginnings of all other Christian denominations different from the Catholic Church | It was started by Jesus & His chosen apostles, & it is guided by the Holy Spirit |
| # 4. Why is Mary called the New Eve | Her “yes” to God makes up for Eve’s refusal to serve God. |
| #10. What roles did St. Joseph play in Jesus’s & Mary’s lives | He was the foster father of Jesus, spouse of Mary, & guardian of the Holy Family. |
| # 4. Is the Father directly known in the Old Testament? Where? | He is: in Deuteronomy, Samuel, & the Psalms |
| #7. List the 4 facts about God the Father | Created all, sent the Son into the world, chose Jesus to be His people, & authored the Bible along with Jesus & the Holy Spirit |
| #8. List 5 facts about God the Son | True God & man, came to show us how to be holy, came to show us God’s love, conceived by the Holy Spirit & born of the Virgin Mary, & saved us from our sins by his life, death, & resurrection |
| #9. List 3 facts about God the Holy Spirit | is in the scripture He inspired, puts us in touch with Jesus via words & symbols of the liturgy, & is in the Magisterium, the Church's teaching |
| #9. What is the key to successful prayer | Turning & aligning our hearts & will to His |
| #12. Regular prayer on Earth is preparation for what | It prepares for permanent prayer in heaven. |
| #5. Why do Popes call councils | Popes call councils to settle vital inquiries, to explain Church teachings in more detail, & to prevent big problems from growing. |
| #8. How do we exercise our Apostolate | We exercise our Apostolate by evangelizing & sanctifying all; it is also exercised when the world is grown & permeated by the Gospel in a good way |
| Many young people complain that | God doesn’t answer their prayers |
| Prayer in whatever form is man’s response to | God’s call |
| God knows the only way to find true happiness is | by uniting ourselves to Him & His will |
| Often we avoid prayer in fear that | God may ask us to do something undesirable. |
| Eternity is a place of | constant intimate prayer with God |
| Regular prayer life will aid in avoiding mortal sin & reducing | our tendencies to commit venial sins |
| St. Lawrence was burned to death, tied to a spit like an animal, & said | “Turn me over, I’m done on this side.” |
| In __, Pope ___ called the Second Vatican Council. The Decree on the ___ was drawn up. | 1959, John XXIII (23), Laity |
| At Baptism, Jesus placed a seed of holiness in us | we are called to nurture that seed & become holy |
| To lead out friends to Christ, we must first | be the friend that they recognize as a follow of Christ by doing good |
| For those who follow Him & suffer rejection, Christ said | “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” |
| The only true failure in life is | the failure to save one’s soul. |
| Man responds to the Trinity’s call by | keeping God’s word |
| The First Ecumenial Council of Nicea declated that | Jesus was consubstantial with the Father |
| The chief Catholic Church teaching about Jesus is | He is God made man |
| By a great act of humility, Jesus was baptised by | John the Baptist |
| One of the most persecuted defenders of the Trinity was | St. Athanasius of Alexandria |
| Christ chose ___ who were led by ___ | 12 apostles, St. Peter. |
| The Word “Catholic” means | universal. |
| We share in Christ’s role as King through | serving others, especially the needy. |
| The purpose of the Precepts is to foster | a strong relationship with love (God). |
| To ensure that the faithful would be truthfully taught, Jesus guaranteed | St. Peter & other popes would be infallible in public teachings of faith & morals. |
| The holiness of the Church flows from | Christ’s death on the Cross. |
| Purgatory is not an eternal state, but will last until | the general judgement at the end of the world |
| Hell is everlasting | suffering & separation from God |
| Heaven is the state of ___ in which we see God. | everlasting life |
| 4 Dogmas of Mary | Mother of God, Immaculate Conception, Perpetual Virginity, Assumption of Mary Body & Soul |
| 7 Sorrows of Mary | Prophecy of Simeon, Flight to Egypt, Loss of Jesus for Three Days. Carrying of the Cross, Crucifixion, Jesus Taken Down from the Cross, Burial of Jesus |
| 7 Last Words of Jesus on the Cross | Father forgivethem,forthey know notwhat theydo;Amen,I tell you on this day you will be with me in paradise;Woman behold your son.Son behold your mother;My God, why have you forsaken me;I thirst;It is accomplished;Father into your hands I commend my Spirit |
| God chose the Virgin Mary from all eternity to be | the Mother of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ who is God. |
| Mary’s most difficult moment occurred | at Jesus’s crucifixion when she stood at the foot of the Cross. |
| Her Virginal conception signifies | the new birth of a man in the Holy Spirit. |
| Mary’s important role in the Church was further confirmed by | her Assumption into heaven. |
| The Rosary is a mini-gospel of | the main events in the life of our Lord. |
| Mary speaks twice in the New Testament; this reminds us | that her life was one of deeds. |
| St. Joseph is a wonderful example for us of | complete trust in the will of God in all circumstances of our lives. |
| The truths God has given to us are personified in Jesus Christ and | found in the BIble & oral Tradition. |
| Before the official canon was put together in the ____ century, the inspired books were simply | 4th, handed down from each Christian generation |
| Sacred scripture & Tradition make up | the single deposit of the Word of God |
| St. Paul learned about Jesus from | his miraculous experience on the road to Damasucs & from the apostles |
| The Old Testament is divided by Christians into | the Pentateuchs, wisdom books, historical books, & prophetic books |
| Even though the Jewish people were familiar with these messianic prophecies, they failed to | recognize Jesus when he came |
| Those books that have always been accepted as canonical are called | protocanonical |
| The word “Tradition” comes from a Latin word which means | to pass on |
| Plenary meaning is | the full sense or complete meaning of what the Holy Spirit wants to convey |
| An outstanding type of the (Typological) Old Testament is the Passover Lamb, which stands for | Jesus, the Lamb of the Eucharist |
| The term Private Revelation is applied to events of miraculous nature when God or his mother appears to | an individual or individuals to relate a message |
| The Bible is the thoughts of God written in | the words of man |
| Moses is considered the author of the Pentateuch because | he passed down the information given to him by God verbally to the Jewish people. |
| In return for his acceptance of God’s commands, Abram was given a new name Abraham, which means | “father of a multitude.” |
| The word “Exodus” refers to | the departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. |
| The Book of Leviticus begins with ___ & is mainly about ___. | the second year after the departure from Egypt, worship |
| The Book of Numbers is a history of | the Israelites’ travels in the desert. |
| Deuteronomy means | “second law’ in Greek |
| The Old Testament is the story of | God’s love for mankind since creation began. |
Created by:
user-1907464
Popular Religion sets