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What does acedia mean?

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Form of spiritual sloth due to apathy and lax ascetical practice.

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What does the term anakephalaios refer to?

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Greek term referring to the idea that Christ is the summary or culmination of human history and God’s plan for creation. It suggests that all of creation and human history is brought together and renewed in Christ, making him the “new head” or “head” of all things. ‘Recapitulation’

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Define asceticism.

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Deals with self-discipline, the living of a virtuous life [the evangelical counsels] & engagement / outreach to the world, service to those in need like the poor, sick, ignorant

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What is basileia?

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The reign or kingdom of God.

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What are charisms?

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Special graces or gifts given by the Holy Spirit.

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What does condescension refer to in a theological context?

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God’s act of revealing Himself to humanity.

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Define covenant.

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Solemn and binding agreement between two parties.

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What is dialogue in the context of Christian living?

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A conversation or discussion aimed at mutual understanding.

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What does Domus Dei, Domus Ecclesiae mean?

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House of God, House of the Church.

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What does epiousios mean?

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Refers to ‘daily bread’ in the Lord’s Prayer.

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What does eukharistos mean?

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Thankful.

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What is hyperdulia?

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The veneration given to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Define indifferentism.

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The belief that all religions are equally valid.

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What does kenosis refer to?

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The ‘emptying’ of Jesus, what He gave up in his divine nature to become human.

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What is kerygma?

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The core message of the Gospel. The ‘creed’.

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Define koinōnia.

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Fellowship or communion among believers.

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What does Kyrios mean?

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Lord.

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What is latreia?

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Worship/adoration reserved for God alone.

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What is lectio divina?

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A traditional practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer.

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What does lex orandi mean?

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Law of prayer.

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What is liturgy?

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The rituals or external worship of the people.

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What does Logos refer to?

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The Word of God, Jesus the Word made flesh.

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Define natural revelation.

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God’s self-disclosure through nature.

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What is nous?

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The innermost aspect of the heart.

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What does Pietas mean?
Virtue of duty or loyalty to God.
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Define religion.
Right worship to God.
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What is salvation history?
The unfolding of God's plan for humanity throughout time.
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What does the concept of religion imply?
That there is a creator who has complete control and we can be in communion with Him.
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What are some misconceptions about prayer?
Self-help, work, wishing or hoping.
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Name an example of a Biblical covenant.
Abrahamic, threefold promise of posterity, land and blessing of future generations.
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Why is humility important in relation to prayer?
It is the foundation of prayer; we recognize we are beggars before God.
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What is the classical definition of prayer?
Prayer is the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God or the requesting of good things from God.
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What does Dei Verbum emphasize?
God has revealed the Word in scripture detailing salvation history.
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What is one way to understand the symbolism of the burning bush?
God reveals Himself as a fire that gives life rather than consumes.
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What are the different types of psalms?
* Hymns * Laments * Wisdom * Thanksgiving
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What are the three offices of spiritual leadership in the Old Testament?
* King (David) * Prophet (Elijah) * Priest (Moses)
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What are the essential forms of Christian prayer?
* Adoration * Contrition * Thanksgiving * Supplication
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How did Jesus learn how to pray?
He learned in the context of Jewish tradition.
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Who are some sources of prayer?
* The word of God * Liturgy of the Church * Theological virtues * Everyday encounters
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What are some titles of Jesus Christ?
* Son of God * Son of Man * Lord * Savior * Lamb of God
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What are the three levels of prayer?
Vocal, meditative and contemplative.
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In spiritual warfare, believers battle against whom?
* Human weakness * Spirit of the world * The devil
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How is the Our Father structured?
First, a salutation addressing God; second, body with 7 petitions; third, doxology.
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What is bridal mysticism?
Mystical union with God, most exalted condition of the soul attainable in life. Deification. - St. Teresa of Avila/John of the Cross "[Mystics] who saw the soul as the spouse of Christ, resulting in an overabundance of terms of affection and endearment"
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Why is detachment important in prayer?
It helps with distractions in prayer.
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What does distraction in prayer reveal?
What we are attached to.
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What is a domestic church?
The family as the basic unit of the Church.
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What is the Hail Mary?
A traditional Catholic prayer asking for Mary's intercession.
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What is a home altar/icon corner?
A designated space for prayer and worship at home.
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What is the Jesus Prayer?
The prayer of the heart, often summarized as 'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'
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What is the role of the Magisterium?
Teaches ways to pray and discerns the ways of praying.
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What is the Magnificat?
The song of Mary and the Church, expressing joyous thanksgiving.
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What is the significance of the Sermon on the Mount?
It includes the Our Father and summarizes the Gospel.
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What is Pentecost?
The event where the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles.
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What are quasi-liturgical prayers?
* Rosary * Exposition * Stations of the Cross * Angelus
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What are sacramentals?
“sacred signs instituted by the Church that dispose people to receive the chief effects of the sacraments and they make holy various occasions in human life”
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Differentiate between temptations and trials.
"Trials are difficulties that God uses to test and grow our faith, while temptations are desires or situations that lead us to sin, often instigated by the devil."
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Who is Abraham and why is he important?
The patriarch of the Israelites, significant in the context of faith.
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Who is Alphonsus Liguori?
Saint who advocated for the necessity of prayer to break free from sin.
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Who is Bernard of Clairvaux?
"Believed prayer should be a heartfelt, intimate conversation with God, not just words. He emphasized the importance of faith, grace, and the need to persevere through distractions and struggles in prayer."
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Who is Charles Borromeo?
Emphasized prayer before Mass and the Office to recollect himself.
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Who is David?
The second king of Israel, known for his leadership and psalms. THE figure of a king, a shepherd after God's own heart, prays for his people.
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Who is Jacob?
The patriarch known for his twelve sons, the ancestors of the tribes of Israel. God renewed his Abrahamic promise to him, the symbol of prayer as a battle of faith and as the triumph of perseverance.
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Who is Jerome?
Church father who translated the Bible to Latin.
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Who is Francis de Sales?
Combined Carmelite and Ignatian spirituality to come up with the five step method. 1) Preparation – including use of the imagination to picture a scene from the life of Christ 2) Consideration – identification of those images that affect one 3) Resolutions – converting feelings to understanding & action 4) Conclusion – w/ thanksgiving & offering 5) The “spiritual bouquet” [or nosegay] – thought to mull over throughout the day
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Who is Guigo?
Carthusian monk who developed the fourfold method of prayer through lectio divina.
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Who is Lactantius?
Early church Christian apologist. Defined religion as: "We are tied to God and bound to Him by the bond of piety, and it is from this that religion has received its name”
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Who is Melchizedek?
The king-priest from whom Jesus derives His priesthood.
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Who is H. Richard Niebuhr?
Protestant theologian who wrote on five approaches Christians take in relation to the world.
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Who is Moses?
Led the Israelites out of Egypt--made covenant with God and is a figure of intercessory prayer.
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Who is Pius X?
Pope who instituted reforms concerning frequent communion and sacred music.
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Who is Teresa of Avila?
Mystic who wrote about the four degrees of prayer related to water.
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Who is Thomas Aquinas?
Said four conditions are required for prayer: 1) himself – not relying on others to do it 2) for things necessary for salvation 3) piously 4) with perseverance

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