Religion Exam Review

Question 1

What are the three components of culture?

Answer 1

1. human actions (eating, working, playing)
2. set of meanings, beliefs, and practices of society (food, service, restaurants)
3. identifies me as belonging to a particular group

Question 2

The Oglala believe that the ___ is the implement of destruction?

Answer 2

stone

Question 3

What are the 7 traits of culture?

Answer 3

1. Humans create it
   -distinguishes us from the rest of nature (only humans have it)
2. consists of ways of doing things
   -culture is a set of meaning or beliefs about how things should be done
   -a set of values (ex. Driving & going to movies)
3. is public
   -its about how a group or community of people do things not just 1 person
   -ex. Canadians do certain things
4. arises from tradition
   -can be inherited by ancestors
   -ex. Governments, celebrations
5. is made up of rule governed actions
   -a certain way of doing things can be like rules
   -traditions change over time
6. becomes established in institutions
   -overtime traditions become established by society as institutions (systems)
   -ex. Marriage institutions
7. gives us our identity
   -culture gives us an identity which differs from others

Question 4

What are the components of a ritual? (6)

Answer 4

-movements or gestures that convey meaning (kissing)
-are often repeated
-become symbolic celebrations (parties)
-very connected to important events
-often include significant words
-link people with their past (canada day fireworks)

Question 5

What is the special relationship between God and the Chosen People known as?

Answer 5

covenant

Question 6

What are the sacraments of healing?

Answer 6

anointing of the sick and reconciliation

Question 7

What is a covenant?

Answer 7

the relationship between God and the chosen people. God agrees to love us in return you must be committed to God

Question 8

What happened at Passover?

Answer 8

The central celebration of the Chosen People was the Passover. It was celebrated on the Sabbath after the spring full moon. It commemorated God’s liberation of the people from bondage in Egypt. The celebration was centred on a meal – the people ate lamb and unleavened bread and different herbs to remember the night when the LORD freed them. The main holidays of the Israelites were days on which they remembered what the LORD had done for them.

Question 9

What is the translation of the word “Abba”?

Answer 9

father

Question 10

What are the seven tendencies of individualism?

Answer 10

-i am free
-i have rights
-i am equal
-only reason blinds me
-i am isolated from everything
-i am master of earth
-i am godless

Question 11

Conflict can be helpful under what circumstances?

Question 12

What is the golden rule?

Answer 12

treat others the way you want to be treated

Question 13

What happened in the story of the Samaritan woman?

Answer 13

jesus joined in conversation with her to break societal norms. during this encounter jesus reveals that he is the messiah and she shares the news with other Samaritans

Question 14

How did the 4 gospels writers portray Jesus?

Answer 14

Matthew- Jesus is presented with ties with Jews, and presents as a teacher.
Mark- Jesus is the Messiah who must die and return (suffering servant)
Luke- Compassionate savior who welcomes all
John- Emphasizes the humanity and divinity of Jesus

Question 15

What are symbols and why are they used in rituals?

Answer 15

Symbols are objects, gestures, words, or images that carry a deeper meaning and represent something. In rituals, symbols are used to enhances ones understanding and connection to something you can not see

Question 16

What is transcendence?

Answer 16

Religious experience has to do
with our relationship with a God whom we cannot see, hear, taste, smell, touch. That is, God is beyond, or transcends, our usual physical experience. That is why God reveals God’s-self to us in a physical way by entering human history as a man, Jesus. God makes God’s-self known to us through creation, but we must learn to “see” through creation to God, who is the source of all.

Question 17

What does the word incarnation mean?

Answer 17

God coming in flesh as a person.

Question 18

Review how to find a scriptural reference.

Answer 18

book name - chapter - verse

Question 19

What does the word grace mean?

Answer 19

Grace describes God’s kind, merciful and absolutely generous love for us.

Question 20

What is mental wellness?

Answer 20

Mental Health is knowing and accepting yourself, understanding what makes you happy, building relationships, coping with daily problems and maintaining a sense of humor.

It also means balance in all aspects of your life (spiritual, social, mental)

Question 21

What is transubstantiation?

Answer 21

Religious change in you after receiving the good and body of Christ

Question 22

What are the different types of communication?

Answer 22

verbal, nonverbal, written, and visual

Question 23

What is the bystander effect?

Answer 23

situation in which individuals notice there is a need to help the target

In bullying situations, they are
oblivious to what is going on

Question 24

What is the difference between a mortal and venial sin?

Answer 24

mortal sins completely ruin the relationship with god whereas venial creates a bump.

Question 25

Review all of the CST

Question 26

Review the parables discussed in class:
o The Parable of the Lost Sheep
o The Parable of the Prodigal Son
o The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Answer 26

-the lost sheep: God rejoices in even 1 person who is lost and found and returns to him
-the prodigal son: shows the unconditional love and forgiveness of a father towards his son
-the good samaritan: shows the importance of showing compassion and helping those in need regardless of our differences

Question 27

Signs of effective communication are:

Answer 27

listens, truthful, taking criticism, mutual understanding

Question 28

Healthy relationships are important because:

Answer 28

Healthy relationships are crucial for emotional well-being and personal development, providing support, connection, and a sense of belonging.

Question 29

Which of the following is true about the Holy Spirit?

Answer 29

-The holy spirit associated with guidance, comfort, and empowerment in the lives of believers. It is the third person in the holy trinity in christian belief.

-all scripture is inspired by the holy spirit

Question 30

_________ is an example of a Catholic or Christian symbol.

Answer 30

cross

Question 31

What are some of the names given to Jesus in the Bible?

Answer 31

-christ: anointed one
-messiah: anointed one
-son of god: jesus as the divine son of God the father
-lord: the one above
-son of david: the royal origin

Question 32

Which individual was fundamental in establishing the early church?

Answer 32

saint peter?

Question 33

Jesus is fully HUMAN and fully DIVINE. What makes Jesus different from us?

Answer 33

he can perform miracles

Question 34

Bullying affects people because:

Answer 34

affects peoples emotional wellbeing and can lead to suicide and deppression.

Question 35

How many books are the in the Old Testament?

Answer 35

46

Question 36

“To be in right relationship with God and with each other”. What is the social justice teaching?

Answer 36

we are all interconnected and deserve to be treated with equality.

Question 37

The Lord’s prayer is called:

Answer 37

our father

Question 38

What is the difference between mortal and venial sin?

Answer 38

mortal completely ruins relationship with God while venial causes a bump.

Question 39

The word incarnation refers to Jesus being:

Answer 39

God coming in flesh as a person.

Question 40

Life and Dignity of Human Person involves:

Question 41

What is chastity?

Answer 41

avoiding sexual behavior

Question 42

what is a parable? what makes up a parable? (short answer)

Answer 42

parables are short stories with a moral. they often have relatable situations that we can connect to our own life

Question 43

What does it mean to be a faithful disciple of Jesus who reaches out to others?

Answer 43

It means to follow His teachings and spread His love to the people around us. We must actively spread our faith and kindness, and work towards creating a positive impact on others lives.

Question 44

Discuss 3 of the 7 signs of a healthy relationship and explain why they are an important part of a relationship built on respect for human dignity.

Answer 44

Firstly, trust is feeling safe with sharing your thoughts and feelings. Secondly, good communication is being comfortable enough to start a conversation about something that is bothering you. Thirdly, support is helping each other when they are in need such as sharing advice. All of these are important parts of a relationship built on respect for human dignity because they demonstrate mutual acknowledgement, respect, and value of each other’s feelings.

Question 45

What is the difference between Mortal sin and Venial sins? What are the conditions of sin? Provide examples to support your answers.

Answer 45

Mortal sins cause a complete break in one’s relationship with God and are fully conscious decisions to go against God, such as murder and slander. Whereas, venial sins do not completely separate us from God such as white lies, or rudeness. The conditions of sin are that there is sufficient knowledge or reflection, full consent of the will, and serious matter.

Question 46

What are the Four Traits of a Ritual? Use specific examples for each one and explain.

Answer 46

First, rituals need our bodies because the memory is rooted in the body. For example, during confirmation we do laying on of the hands. Secondly, rituals form a community, such as in marriage the partners (and their families) are brought closer together. Thirdly, rituals are accompanied by words to give meaning to the event, such as wedding vows. Lastly, rituals are tradition and help carry out memories of their history, again such as wedding vows.

Question 47

How do sacramentals, signs, symbols and rituals assist us in our faith life?

Answer 47

Sacraments bring us closer together, symbols and rituals bring meaning to important rights and passages.