CONTENT UNIT 3 AOS 1 Flashcards
what is the trinity?
- the belief that one god exists in three persons; the father, son, holy spirit
- one essence, three persons
- all three persons are worthy of equal praise, act in unity and are one god
what is incarnation?
- the son, who is in relation with the father and the spirit, assumes human nature for our salvation
- jesus is the full image of god and thus is fully god
- the incarnated son experiences all weaknesses of human life– continued to act in and through his divine nature
- fully human and fully divine
what is the holy spirit?
- the holy spirit builds into our lives, love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control
- the spirit acts under God’s direction
- the holy spirit teaches us, guides us, comforts us
- most learn how to love, serve, adore and respect the spirit
what are the four characteristics of god
immanent, transcendent, personal, impersonal
describe god as immanent
a god that is seen to be involved in the world, and is not separate from it. This means that god can act in the course of human history, God is present and actively participating in His world. He interacts with us and speaks to us which involves him in our world and impacts human history
describe a transcendent god
to describe god as transcendent means that god is seen to be beyond and outside the material world, this means that God is not limited by the world in terms of time, space and what god can do. God is infinite in that he is not subject to any of the limitations of humanity or of creation in general. He is far greater than everything he has made, far greater than anything that exists.
describe god as personal
to say that god is personal means that the believer relates to god as they would a person that they have a relationship with, religions often describe god as personal because it makes god more accessible and approachable.
describe god as impersonal
to say that god is impersonal means that the believer relates to or describes god without human characteristics.
define god the father
god is the creator of everything that is and all is created in his image, He has an intimate and loving relationship with us and loves and forgives good and evil alike. He is our father and the father of jesus and no force in creation is more powerful than him.
where do believers find purpose in life?
- to live life more abundantly and try to love God with all our hearts
- catholics use their faith to grasp an understanding of the non physical and intangible aspects of life
- place trust and confidence in god
- believe in a loving creator who desires that our lives reach ultimate fulfillment
- believers confide in god and trust that he has a plan and purpose for all humans who were created in god image
- abundant love
- love your neighbour
- constantly love god with all our hearts
why do humans suffer?
- they are a consequence of being human and living in a world of natural laws
- god is love and cannot cause pain
- FREE WILL = ALLOWING PEOPLE TO CHOOSE LOVE BUT ALSO ALLOWING FOR THE ABUSE OF FREE WILL; NATURE AND HUMAN CHOICES
- god allows the world to have its own rhythms
- god allows evil to bring about a greater good
- when we suffer he suffers with us
define sin
break between gods and the person
why does god allow pain?
- god does not protect us from pain but instead enters it and redeems it
- god is all loving and all powerful in the end all will be well and our pain will someday be redeemed in Gods embrace
- human factors contribute to pain
what are the roman catholic tradition’s beliefs about death and resurrection?
- jesus conquered death and gained for us eternal life
- in death we are raised and we begin a new life that last forever
- death reminds us that we are mortal and that all life ends
- rise from the dead to spend eternity with god
- jesus’ own resurrection is the promise of our own after death
what are the catholics teachings about resurrection?
- jesus was truly transformed by the resurrection
- death is the doorway into new and eternal life
- jesus saves us all from death in the new pass over
what are some catholic funeral rituals?
- in prayer;
- all night vigil
- wake
- reciting the rosary - in the funeral mass;
- coffin is taken to church and place in front of alter
- priest sprinkles holy water— a reminder that they were incorporated into the death and resurrection of jesus when they were baptised - at the graveside or in the crematorium;
- does not express a preference over burial or cremation
- prayers are said by the grave
what do catholics believe about the afterlife?
- the way people live in this life determines where they spend eternity
- hell= eternal separation from god
- existence of heaven and hell are the result of human freedom
- when we choose self over god— we have chosen hell
- 3 possible destinations after death and judgement; 1; heaven, 2; purgatory, 3; hell
what is heaven?
name for life lived in eternal communion with god
- reward= to see god as he is; called the ‘beautiful vision’
- jesus by his death, opened up heaven for all true believers
- in heaven, the relationship between god and humanity that was broken by original sin will be restored
- heaven= the joy of being in perfect relationship with the holy trinity
what is purgatory?
few people are pure enough for heaven directly when they die—- a time of purification and cleansing is needed
- we all have areas of our lives that need to be purged of sin and selfishness — need to undergo purification= purgatory— enter heaven after purification
- this belief is unique believed of catholic faith
what is hell?
those who reject gods love— hell is eternal separation from god
- existence of hell impels the church to work even harder for the salvation of every person
- hell isnt physical torture but it is spiritual torture of being separated from god
- hell is a logical consequence for a person who had separated themselves from god on earth
what is gods judgement?
- an immediate judgement that sends our souls on to its ultimate destiny
- day of judgement = our permanent decision to accept or reject jesus christ — particular judgement
- final judgement— final victory over evil=general judgement
what is particular judgement?
- there is a personal, particular judgement that every person will undergo immediately after death
- gives entrance into heaven or hell
- parable of the sheep (destined for heaven) and goat (destined for hell)
what is the second coming?
- general judgement
- when jesus returns to earth as its judge
- jesus, with his angels will return to earth in great glory
- obey his commands become baptised into his body, the church– this is the only sure path to heaven that god is revealed to us
what are the gospel accounts of the resurrection; mark, matthew, john
mark; several wwomen discover an empty tomb and an angel telling the women that jesus had been raised
matthew: pilate places a guard at the tomb to keep the disciples from stealing jesus’ body– an angel rolls away the stone
john: four separate accounts of jesus appearing to people
