Learning Outcomes Flashcards
(31 cards)
What does the word Genesis mean?
Beginnings and Origins
What does the phrase Ex Nihilo describe?
The way in which God creates out if nothing
What happened on the first day of creation?
Gods created light and separated it from darkness
What happened on the second day of creation?
God divided the waters by a vault called heaven
What happened on the third day of creation?
God created land and upon it, vegetation and trees
What happened on the fourth day of creation?
God created the sun, moon and stars
What happened on the fifth day of creation?
God created animals and sea creatures
What happened on the sixth day of creation
God created humans in His image
What happened on the seventh day of creation?
Good rested and blessed that day as a day of rest
What was the story of Adam and Eve?
-Adam named all the animals
-Eve was created from a rib of Adams
-Adam and Eve were tasked with looking after the Garden of Eden
-They were told not to eat any fruit iff the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil
-The snake temped Eve who at the fruit
-Adam and Eve were banished from the garden for their actions
What are some theological truths found in Genesis?
-God is creator of the universe
-Creation is ordered and deliberate
-Humans are the highest point of creation
-Humans are made in God’s image and likeness
-Humans have free will
-Sin has its consequences
What does the book of Genesis say about humans?
It says humans have dominion over all animals, this means that humans are stewards who have control over all animals and have the responsibility to look after them
What were the first 5 plagues of Egypt?
- River of blood
- Frogs
- Gnats
- Flies
- Death of livestock
What were the second 5 plagues of Egypt?
- Boils
- Fiery hail
- Locusts
- Darkness
- Death of first born
What foods are used at the Passover today?
-Matzah (unleavened bread)
-Bitter herbs
- Lamb or lamb bone
-Salt water
-Haroset (chutney)
-Karpas (roasted egg)
What are some facts about Moses?
-He was raised by the Daughter of Pharoah
-He escaped death in a wicker basket floating down the Nile
-He murdered an Egyptian guard
-He fled to Midian
-He marries Zipporah, daughter of Jethro, High Priest of Midian
-God called him in the burning bush
-He went back to Egypt an preformed God’s miracles
How did Jews celebrate Passover?
They celebrated it over 8 days, the Seder meal taking place on the first. They do not eat any Chametz and celebrated the occasion as a family. The Seder meal consists of eating symbolic food and the retelling of the Exodus
Why is Jesus described as the New Covenant?
Jesus is God made man, who creates relationships between God and humanity. Jesus used the last supper as a Seder meal to show he was a sign of Gods covenant, Jesus is also the Messiah the saviour who sets people free from slavery to sin
Why are the 10 commandments still important today?
They are about love of God and one another, avoiding stealing, killing and lying and respecting your parents. These are all still important virtues today
What is the order of Mass?
- Opening Rite
- Penitential Rite
- Liturgy of the word
- Liturgy of the Eucharist
What are the 8 parts of the Liturgy of the word?
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel
Homily
Prayers of the Faithful
Creed
What are the 7 parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
Procession of the Gifts
Blessing and prayer over gifts
The Eucharistic Prayer
The Lords Prayer
Agnus Dei
Distribution of Holy Communion
Dismissal
What are common signs and symbols used at mass?
-Sign of the cross, Christian gesture
-Sign of peace, signifies community
-Honouring with the Book of Gospels, emphasises the word of God
-Incense, sign of prayer, offering and sacrifice
-Genuflection, right knee down to the floor as a sign of respect
How can going to mass stengthen a persons faith?
By going to mass and receiving the Eucharist, you are reciting spiritual help in their lives from God, the readings and homily can speak to a person and make them live their lives more fully
