1st Test second Semester Flashcards
(54 cards)
original holiness
the initial state of human beings in their relationship with God, symbolized by Adam and Eve’s sharing in the divine life in full communion with God
first truth revealed about the nature of justice that are taught through the creation accounts in scripture
god has given human beings a share of his divine life, creating us “in the divine image”
second truth revealed about the nature of justice that are taught through the creation accounts in scripture
human beings were created to live in communion with God, who alone is the source of our true happiness
third truth revealed about the nature of justice that are taught through the creation accounts in scripture
God created human beings to live in loving communion with one another
what three things are required for people to be able to enter in to the New Covenant that God makes with all people
place our faith in Jesus/ be baptized/ follow Christ’s New law of love
what dimension of salvation flows from the truth that the process of salvation is based in relationships with others
communal
who uses the analogy of the human body to explain that all members of the Church must work together for the common good, just as the different parts of the man body all work together
Saint Paul
definition of the term Church
assembly of believers gathered for the celebration of the liturgy, especially the Eucharist / the entire people of God throughout the world/ the diocese, which is also known as the local church
What is an important truth about social justice taught through the Exodus event is that God is always on the side of (who)
the oppressed
corporal works of mercy
feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, give drink to the thirsty, give clothes to the naked, visit the sick, visit those in prison, bury the dead
God’s covenant with whom calls us to respect and care for all human life
noah
what are the synoptic gospels
Matthew, mark, luke; their gospels are the same (same stories, same parables)
paschal mystery
The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his Passion, death, resurrection, and Ascension
original justice
The sate of complete harmony of our first parents with themselves, with each other, and with all of creation
grace
The free and undeserved gift of God’s loving and active presence in the universe and in our lives, empowering us to respond to his call and to live as his adopted sons and daughters. Grace restores our loving communion with the Holy Trinity, lost through sin
social justice
The defense of human dignity by ensuring that essential human needs are met and that essential human rights are protected for all people
tradition
Refers to the process of passing on the gospel message
scripture
Generally, the term for any sacred writing
common good
The good that is collectively shared by a number of people and that is beneficial for all members of a given community
corporal works of mercy
Charitable actions that respond to people’s physical needs and show respect for human dignity
original sin
The sin by which the first human disobeyed God and thereby lost original holiness and became subject to death
salvation history
The pattern of specific salvific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions
how is the trinitarian communion the pattern for social life
god’s plan for human beings/ created in the image and likeness of God
What foundational principles for a just society were taught in the Old Law and reinforced by the prophets of the Old Testament?
We must respect all human life, respect property, be honest in business, be just in distributing resources, and care for the poor and vulnerable.
