religion 8

Question 1

resurrection

Answer 1

being raised from the dead, a return to life after physical death

Question 2

poverty

Answer 2

living simply, not attached to wealth or material possessions, placing trust in God

Question 3

obedience

Answer 3

following God’s will and the Holy Spirit , obeying church authority and religious superior

Question 4

shabbat

Answer 4

the Sabbath holy day of rest from Friday evening to Saturday evening

Question 5

anti - semitism

Answer 5

hatred and discrimination against Jewish people

Question 6

genocide

Answer 6

the systematic killing and persecution of a group of people with the intent of eliminating the group

Question 7

discrimination

Answer 7

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability.

Question 8

torah

Answer 8

a Hebrew word meaning ‘‘law’’ or ‘‘teachings.

Question 9

kippah

Answer 9

a yarmulke or head covering

Question 10

mezuzah

Answer 10

a small case, typically rectangular, that contains a parchment scroll written with verses from the Torah, specifically the Shema prayer

Question 11

rabbi

Answer 11

teacher of a religious community of Jewish people- leads the synagogue services

Question 12

shema

Answer 12

-a prayer from Book of Deuteronomy expressing faith in God recited at least twice a day by Jewish people. Hear O Israel the Lord is God the Lord is One…

Question 13

evangelization

Answer 13

to share the Gospel message, the good news of Christ’s love and forgiveness with others through words and actions

Question 14

doctrine

Answer 14

a set of principles or beliefs

Question 15

passover

Answer 15

Jewish spring festival celebrating the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt

Question 16

chastity

Answer 16

using the gift of sexuality in a respectful responsible and modest way

Question 17

vocation

Answer 17

calling from God – how we show love to others LIFESTYLE

Question 18

prejudice

Answer 18

a preconceived opinion of a person or group not based on truth or actual experience feelings of anger hatred or dislike

Question 19

stereotype

Answer 19

a fixed general image or set of characteristics that a lot of people believe represent a particular type of person or thing

Question 20

resistance

Answer 20

to fight back against injustice

Question 21

diversity

Answer 21

different or varied

Question 22

kristallnacht

Answer 22

the Night of Broken Glass when Jewish business and synagogues were looted and destroyed, men arrested and persecuted

Question 23

dehumanize

Answer 23

• to not recognize a person’s humanity, to not acknowledge a person’s dignity and treat them as if they were an inferior being

Question 24

tallit

Answer 24

is a fringed garment worn as a prayer shawl by religious Jews

Question 25

shofar

Answer 25

a ram's-horn trumpet

Question 26

Inculturation

Answer 26

adapting Church practices and teachings to various cultures

Question 27

agape

Answer 27

selfless love

Question 28

What are the forms of ministries?

Answer 28

Community, worship, prayer liturgy, education, welfare.

Question 29

What is involved in ministry to the community?

Answer 29

Serving at homeless shelters, outreach, organizing a neighborhood clean-up, mentoring, offering school supplies to local schools, discipling.

Question 30

What roles are part of the ministry of liturgy and worship?

Answer 30

Greeters, ushers, music ministry, altar servers.

Question 31

What activities are included in the ministry of education?

Answer 31

Sunday school, youth groups, seminaries.

Question 32

What is spiritual resistance in Judaism during the Holocaust?

Answer 32

Attempts by individuals to maintain their humanity and dignity through religious holidays and spiritual acts.

Question 33

What is cultural resistance in Judaism during the Holocaust?

Answer 33

Maintaining religious traditions, engaging in educational activities, and using artwork and poetry to express themselves.

Question 34

What is physical resistance in the context of the Holocaust?

Answer 34

Often involving violence or force against Nazis and their policies.

Question 35

What is anti-Semitism?

Answer 35

Hatred and discrimination against Jewish people.

Question 36

Who was St. Thomas Aquinas?

Answer 36

A Dominican brother preacher who used philosophy and reason to discuss faith. ## Footnote He is known for his work, the Summa Theologica.

Question 37

Who was St. Andrew Kim?

Answer 37

The first Korean priest, martyred for his faith.

Question 38

Who was St. Benedict?

Answer 38

A monk who lived in the 500s and started a monastery focused on work and prayer, known for the Benedictine Rule.

Question 39

Who was St. Frances Cabrini?

Answer 39

A US saint known for helping Italian immigrants in NYC through schools and orphanages.

Question 40

Who was Father Augustine Tolton?

Answer 40

The first African American priest in the US, who ministered in Illinois, known for perseverance and inclusion.

Question 41

Who was St. Teresa of Calcutta?

Answer 41

She started a religious order that ministered to the poor and sick in India.

Question 42

What does 'Ont' signify?

Answer 42

United to God and each other.

Question 43

What is the significance of faith in Catholicism?

Answer 43

Faith is a foundational belief in God and the teachings of Jesus.

Question 44

What is baptism in the context of Catholicism?

Answer 44

Baptism is a sacrament that signifies entry into the body of Christ.

Question 45

What does 'Holy filled with grace' imply?

Answer 45

It refers to being spiritually enriched and empowered by God's grace.

Question 46

What are the key actions encouraged in Catholicism?

Answer 46

Sharing, good deeds, loving kindness, praying, and imitating Jesus.

Question 47

What role do sacraments play in Catholicism?

Answer 47

Sacraments are essential rites that convey grace and strengthen faith.

Question 48

What does it mean that Catholics are a global community?

Answer 48

Catholics are part of a worldwide faith community that is open and welcoming to all.

Question 49

What does 'Apostolic' refer to in Catholicism?

Answer 49

It refers to being founded on the teachings of the apostles passed down through generations.

Question 50

Who provides leadership in the Catholic Church today?

Answer 50

Leadership is provided by bishops who are successors of the apostles.