Module 4

Question 1

Outline the purpose of religious celebrations, events, rituals and practices

Answer 1

• they express religious truths, beliefs and teachings
  
  • enable people to express and support their religious faith
  • e.g. when Christians attend worship services on Sundays, expresses the Christian belief that humans are created to relate to God in loving ways

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Easter Vigil?

Answer 2

The Easter Vigil is a celebration of the good news of salvation, that good has overcome evil and sin.

Question 3

Service of light

Answer 3

the Vigil often starts with blessing of the Easter fire and the lighting of the Paschal Candle
- Paschal Candle symbolises risen Christ
- carried into the darkened church
- symbolises light of Christ overcoming darkness and victory over sin and death

Question 4

Liturgy of the Word

Answer 4

multiple scripture readings that recount key events of salvation throughout history from the creation
* among these is the chanting of Exsultet - a hymn of praise celebrating the Resurrection

Question 5

Baptismal Liturgy

Answer 5

• Easter Vigil is a traditional time for Baptism
• often includes initiation of catechumens into the Church through Baptism, Confirmation and first Holy Communion
• symbolises their spiritual rebirth and incorporation of the body of Christ

Question 6

Eucharistic Celebration

Answer 6

• the faithful partake in the Body and Blood of Christ
• this communion meal underscores the unity of the Church and the ongoing presence of Christ among his people

Question 7

4 features of the Easter Vigil

Answer 7

• Service of light
• Liturgy of the Word
• Baptismal Liturgy
• Eucharistic Celebration

Question 8

2 ways how research can be conducted ethically

Answer 8

• avoid plagirism
  
  • always give credit to original author when using someone else’s ideas, words or images
  • use quotation marks for direct quotes
  • reference all sources properly
  • use accurate and honest information
    
    • don’t make up data, qutes or facts
    • ensure everything is true, verifiable and from a reliable source

Question 9

3 ways how sources are credible

Answer 9

• trustworthy domains like:
  
  • .edu
  • .gov
  • .org
  • .ac (academic institutions
  • check author’s credentials (e.g. qualifications, background and expertise)
  • date of publication (make sure it is recent)
  • verify with other sources