Multiple Choice Test Flashcards
(31 cards)
Describe the covenant between God and Abraham: what were the promises made by each
God promised abraham that he would have as many descendants as the stars in the sky and Abraham promised God he would take have his male descendants circumcised
Define covenant
A binding agreement between two people or things
who are Isaac and Jacob in the book of genesis and who are their children?
Isaac is the son of Abraham and Isaacs sons are Esau and Jacob, jacob was his second son. Jacob had Joseph, Benjamin and Judah with Rachel
Define chosen people
the Israelites who God chose to go the promised land with Moses
Define Passover
the feast that was eaten by the Israelites just before the last plague in Egypt
Define Manna
the substance miraculously supplied as food to the Israelites in the wilderness
Define covenant relationship
the relationship between God and the Israleites where the Israelites had to live holy lives
Define decalogue
ten words or another word for Ten Commandments
Why did god’s people wander for 40 years
they were looking for the promised land that God had given to them
Explain the message of the prophets of Isaiah
the new covenant won’t be limited for just the people of Israel
Explain the message of the prophets of Jeremiah
Human beings on their own would never be faithful to God
Explain the message of the prophets of Ezekiel
God would empower people to follow his laws to be close to him
Explain the differences between the new covenant of Jesus and the Passover
They replaced the bread at the Passover with Jesus’ body and the lamb as himself, they replaced the wine and sprinkling their blood on the alter with Jesus’ blood
What happened at the last supper?
Jesus entered the new covenant relationship with his people, he founded the church to be the new people of God
Define sacred places
places where religious or sacred rituals are celebrated
Define Tabernacle
a small box used to house the Eucharist outside of Mass
Define Blessed Sacrament
The ‘Blessed Sacrament’ is reserved in the tabernacle of every church or chapel to enable people to pray to Jesus and adore him privately
Define Reverence
a sign of respect for someone or something typically to Jesus or God as well as Churches and Chapels.
Define sacred symbols
a representation intended to represent a specific religion, or concept within a religion
Define sacred objects
an item used in rituals and acts of communication with God.
Define religious rituals
a sequence of activities performed in a sacred place
Define grace
a spiritual gift given by God to make people holy
Clearly define sacrament
an outward or visible sign consisting of ritual actions and words
What spiritual powers did Jesus give to his Apostles?
Jesus gave his apostles the ability to change bread and wine into his Body and Blood and to forgive sins when he promised
