Intro Test March 20th Flashcards
(33 cards)
In doing theology, how is the use of language limiting?
Using human categories to explain divine truths
How did St. Anselm define “theology?”
Faith seeking understanding
What are the two directional foci of liturgy along with a brief description of each?
Horizontal- me and others (progressive)
Vertical- me and God (conservative)
According the Second Vatican Council, what is the goal of liturgy?
Full, active, conscious participation
Name the three criteria used in the selection of liturgical music:
Singable, liturgically appropriate and theologically appropriate
What did St. Augustine say about singing at liturgy?
Singing is twice prayer
What is the value of having a liturgical year?
Reminds us who we are and why we practice our faith and helps us to grow in our faith
Define hedonism?
What feels good is good
What feels bad is bad
How was Original Sin defined in class?
The tendency to be self centered
What is the Fundamental Option? Include in your description: heaven and hell as well as how individual moral choices matter.
How we live now affects how we live in the after life
What was St. Augustine’s quote about anxiety?
“Our hearts are restless until they rest in you”
What illustration was used to show how the Church is there to guide and protect you? Explain.
Mountain and guard rails help you to stay on the path
What prayer did St. Augustine say as he would receive Holy Communion?
“May I become what I receive”
Using the parts of Matter describe what is meant by Transubstantiation in Eucharist?
Form- stays the same
Substance- changes to body and blood
Know the basics of the Garden of Faith.
Sun- God Gardener - us
Seeds- faith Fruits- fruits of the Holy Spirit
Water - prayer Fertilizer- scripture + Eucharist
Weeds satan Hoe- reconciliation
In regard to people who hold varying religious truths, can all of them be correct? Why or why not?
Give an example to illustrate.
No. Because they contradict eachother.
Ex: reincarnation and non-reincarnation
What is a valid Christian response to evil/suffering?
God does not cause suffering but he stands by us through it
What are three potential values that can come from suffering?
Rearranging priorities, unite people, force us to draw closer to God
Be able to outline the four parts of Eucharist with a brief description of each part.
Gathering
Liturgy of the word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Dismissal
What is meant by the Dark Night of Soul and what can we learn from it?
Can purify our reason to pray
Be able to write the Sufi Prayer.
“God, if I pray to you to get to heaven, keep me from heaven. If I pray to avoid hell, put me in hell. If I pray to you because you’re God, my Creator, let me see your face”
What was the Ultimate prayer of Jesus?
“If it is possible let the cup pass from me, yet not my will but yours be done
What are two priority indicators and how do they show what is important to you?
Calendar and check book
Calendar- how you spend your time
Check book- how you spend your money
What is meant by Stewardship and what challenge does it present?
Stewardship- everything has been given to us by God and we will be held accountable for what we did with what we were given
Challenge- to share what we’ve been given
