intro to spirituality

Question 1

in spirituality, we find an image of the __ in search for __

Answer 1

spirit, connection

Question 2

mission without an accompanying spirituality is like a body without its __

Answer 2

soul

Question 3

usually contrasted with body or matter

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spirit

Question 4

considered to be the opposite of physical or material

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spiritual

Question 5

t/f: according to biblical usage, spirit and spiritual is opposite in common parlance of matter and material, body and physical

Answer 5

f (not in accordance w the bible)

Question 6

attribute of the children of god

Answer 6

spiritual

Question 7

the spirit of __ is a life-giving spirit

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god

Question 8

t/f: spirituality is life

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t

Question 9

t/f: spirituality can be achieved once

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f (it is a journey)

Question 10

t/f: we all have the same spirituality

Answer 10

f (spirituality varies)

Question 11

t/f: spiritualities are different styles of living according to the spirit

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t

Question 12

each spirituality is a __ to holiness, a way to becoming proficient in living the life of the spirit

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pathway

Question 13

the awareness of the transcendent (‘the beyond in our midst’)

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spirituality

Question 14

awareness of something beyond intellectual knowledge or normal sensory experience

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spirituality

Question 15

spirit comes from the latin word __ which means __

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spiritus, breath of life

Question 16

__ is the unseen force that breathes life into us, enlivens us, gives us energy

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spirit

Question 17

spirit helps define the true, real unique self that is us and confirms our __

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individuality

Question 18

religion comes from the latin word __ which means __ or __

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religio, reliance / connection

Question 19

religion/spirituality: brings together people of similar beliefs and often similar spirituality

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religion

Question 20

religion/spirituality: collective

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religion

Question 21

religion/spirituality: requires a distinctive format or traditional organization

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religion

Question 22

religion/spirituality: personal and individual journey

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spirituality

Question 23

religion/spirituality: individual

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spirituality

Question 24

religion/spirituality: does not require a distinctive format or traditional organization

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spirituality

Question 25

who wrote the summa theologiae

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st thomas aquinas

Question 26

summa theologiae: to read again, to consider carefully

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re lego / re legere

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summa theologiae: to bind again

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re ligare

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summa theologiae: to choose again

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re eligere

Question 29

t/f: religion is a theological virtue not a moral virtue

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f (moral but not theological virtue)

Question 30

__ is the virtue by which we pay due worship to god

Answer 30

religion

Question 31

Spirituality can be understood as that aspect of human existence which relates to structures of significance that gives __ & __ to a person’s life; helps them deal with the vicissitudes of existence.

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meaning, direction

Question 32

associated with the human quest for meaning, purpose, self- transcending knowledge, meaningful relationships, love and a sense of the holy

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spirituality

Question 33

our __ is based on our spirituality

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morality

Question 34

3 aims of spirituality

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understanding perseverance patience

Question 35

in spirituality, the goal is to become fully __ united with the __

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human, divine

Question 36

according to __ the ultimate goal of human life is intimate and continual communion with god

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origen of alexandria

Question 37

The path to intimacy with God, then, is viewed by Origen as the soul’s __ from earth to heaven

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journey

Question 38

body/soul/spirit: finding god through the five senses

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body

Question 39

body/soul/spirit: finding god through enlightened knowledge

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soul

Question 40

the goal is to enter into union through __

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contemplation

Question 41

result is a life of pure __ and active __

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love, charity

Question 42

according to __, spirituality is an inquiry into the supreme good, or the __ __ which gives the happiness that all human beings seek

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st augustine of hippo, summum bonum

Question 43

t/f: Following the commandments is man’s expression of his desire to be in communion with God.

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t

Question 44

t/f: Living a moral life under the guidance of God’s commandments is care for one’s spirituality

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t

Question 45

man has a wounded nature which is the outcome of original __

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sin

Question 46

3 desires present in man

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desire of the flesh desire for wealth and possessions desire for power or authority

Question 47

according to __, It is our duty to do the will of God because His will is our deepest will too.

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st augustine of hippo

Question 48

t/f: if we continue to rely on what god wants us to do, our lives will perish and become joyous

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f (will not perish but will become joyous instead)

Question 49

chastity/poverty/obedience: love the lord your god with all your heart and with all your soul

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chastity

Question 50

chastity/poverty/obedience: love the lord your god with all your heart and with all your strength

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poverty

Question 51

chastity/poverty/obedience: love the lord your god with all your heart and with all your mind

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obedience

Question 52

chastity:desire of __

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flesh

Question 53

poverty:desire for __

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wealth / possessions

Question 54

obedience:desire for __

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power / authority

Question 55

he is not interested in imposing some grand spiritual scheme on the community, but rather in leading ordinary people to heavenly heights

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st benedict of nursia

Question 56

rule of st benedict/rule of society: seeking god

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st benedict

Question 57

rule of st benedict/rule of society: common good

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st. benedict

Question 58

rule of st benedict/rule of society: commitment

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st benedict

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rule of st benedict/rule of society: mutual sharing

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st benedict

Question 60

rule of st benedict/rule of society: hospitality

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st benedict

Question 61

rule of st benedict/rule of society: care of the earth

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st benedict

Question 62

rule of st benedict/rule of society: peace

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st benedict

Question 63

rule of st benedict/rule of society: seeking material things

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society

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rule of st benedict/rule of society: individualism

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society

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rule of st benedict/rule of society: non-involvement

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society

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rule of st benedict/rule of society: competition

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society

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rule of st benedict/rule of society: rejection

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society

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rule of st benedict/rule of society: exploitation

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society

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rule of st benedict/rule of society: violence

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society

Question 70

sees religion and spirituality as intimately linked rather than opposed to each other

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authentic catholic spirituality

Question 71

__ and __ go together

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rules, relationship

Question 72

t/f: A relationship without rules or parameters leads to contempt and abuse

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t

Question 73

Acknowledges that there are revealed ways by which we connect with god

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authentic catholic spirituality

Question 74

Believes that spirituality is not formed by human experience alone but by conforming to a manual – The Word of God

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authentic catholic spirituality

Question 75

One of its most basic tenets is the assumption that there is no absolute truth; it puts an end to all truth claims.

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postmodernism

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t/f: any form of spirituality is valid and that anybody is free to devise his or her own spirituality, which cannot be imposed on another

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t

Question 77

t/f: spiritualities can be termed secular and have a high tolerance for ambiguity

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t

Question 78

Through the cultivation and practice of __ __ , man is able to combat the desires present in him

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Evangelical counsels

Question 79

body/soul/spirit: finding god through perpetual communion with god

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Spirit