Religion Chapter 8 Flashcards

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What are the two main seasons of the church separated by?

A

Ordinary time

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The liturgical year revolves around two special feasts. Name them and their preparation time.

A

Advent-Christmas

Lent-Easter

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During the liturgical year, what unfolds?

A

The entire mystery of Christ

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3
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Are we just remembering the special events of Christ’s mystery?

A

No

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4
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What is the original Christian feast day and the key to the whole liturgical year?

A

Sunday

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5
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What day of the week is Sunday?

A

1st

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Why Sunday?

A

Christ rose on Sunday

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7
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Was Sunday a normal day of work before the Christians?

A

Yes

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8
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The resurrection tells us that everything will turn out all right for us. Sorrow will be overwhelmed by…..

A

Joy, loss by victory, and death by new life

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9
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What is proof that there is a happy ending?

A

Resurrection

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10
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When does Lent begin and end?

A

Ash Wednesday

Holy Thursday

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Why should the image of Baptism come to mind when thinking of Lenten images?

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To,e for the baptized to reaffirm what the sacrament means today

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12
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What aspect of lent is related to baptism?

A

Penitential aspect

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13
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When does the Triduum begin and end?

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Evening mass on Holy Thursday and ends w/ evening mass on Easter Sunday

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14
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What do we do during lent to prepare for easter?

A

Fast and abstain

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15
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What is the purpose of fasting?

A

Gain insight to the mysteries of the Triduum

16
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When does the liturgical year begin?

A

1st Sunday of advent

17
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Which feast is on the last Sunday of the liturgical year?

A

Christ the King

18
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How far back does the calendar the church uses go back?

A

2 millennia (2000 years)

19
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Why are advent wreaths lit in churches and private home?

A

To remind people to spiritually prepare for Christmas

20
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What event do we remember on the Epiphany (Jan. 6)?

A

Wise men visiting Jesus

21
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Why did the church choose Dec. 25 as the birth of Jesus?

A

Close to the winter solstice & after the shortest day of the year

22
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What day is St. John the Baptist’s birth celebrated?

A

June 24

23
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After what lunar event does Easter occur?

A

1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after the equinox

24
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Name 1 solemnity day.

A

Annunciation

25
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What are feast days used to celebrate?

A

Honor Jesus, mary, and the saints

26
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When does a saints feast day usually take place?

A

Saints day of death

27
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What are the memorials used for?

A

Recognized saints w/o full fledged feast days

28
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What is the color rose used as a sign for?

A

Anticipated joy