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What are the two main divisions of the bible?

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Old Testament (Hebrew) and New Testament (Christian).

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Who do Christians believe wrote the bible?

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People who were inspired by God.

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a) what is the Pentateuch?
b) where is it located?

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a) Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
b) the first 5 books of the bible

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Name the types of literary forms (10)

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Poetry, prophecy, myth, law, history, letter, list, sermon, drama, parable

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poetry - literary form

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expresses the poets personal and inner feelings on love.

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prophecy - literary form

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a prediction made under divine influence, and direction to tell future event or to warn people about consequences.

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myth - literary form

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a traditional story focusing on the acts of Gods or heroes.

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Law - literary form

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rules telling us how to behave

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History - literary form

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a record or account of past events.

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letter - literary form

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a written passage, sometimes of personal nature

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list - literary form

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a series of names, events, or words, usually set in order.

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Sermon - literary form

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a speech of serious or solemn kind often based on a passage from the bible.

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Drama - literary form

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a story about peoples lives, including dialogue and interactions

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Parable - literary form

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a story which serves to teach a lesson or provide insight into human nature.

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What are the 6 kinds of truth?

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Scientific, moral, religious, historical, proverbial, symbolic

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What kind of truth? - the sun rises and goes down

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scientific

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What kind of truth? - capital punishment is wrong

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moral

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What kind of truth? A penny saved is a penny earned

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proverbal

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What kind of truth? her eyes were dancing like the stars

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symbolic

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What is original sin? (the first sin in the bible)

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When Adam and Eve ate fruit from the tree of knowledge, which God specifically told them not to do.

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What do we learn from Adam and Eve about sin?

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We learn that sin has consequences and separates us from God.

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What does it mean to be a steward of creation?

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To care for and respect all of God’s creation.

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What are the 5 categories of de-creation, and give examples of each.

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Person vs person - punching someone, stealing
Person vs nature - cutting down trees, pollution
Person vs God - swearing, using the Lords name in vein
Person vs Self - unhealthy eating, self harm, drug abuse
Group vs group - racism, war

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What is the difference between mortal and venial sin?

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Mortal sins are deadly fatal because they sever ones relationship with God, whereas venial sins are less fatal.

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What is a patriarch?
Father or ruler of family or church.
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What is the sign of the covenant between God and Abraham?
Circumcision
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Why did Joseph's brothers send him into slavery?
They were jealous because he was the favorite child and his dreams led him to believe he was above them.
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How were the Isrealites oppressed?
They were forced labor under harsh conditions and were not payed fairly.
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How did God first appear to Moses?
In the form of a burning bush.
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Why did God send plagues over to Egypt?
Because they refused to free the Isrealites from oppression.
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Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
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What did the Hebrews do once they were freed?
They wandered in the desert for 40 years because of their sins.
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What did the Hebrews worship in the dessert?
Golden Calf.
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What is a covenant?
A soleum agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made.
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Why are covenants important to the Jewish people?
It imparted a special significance to their relationship with God.
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What is the sign of the covenant between God and the Israelites?
The 10 Commandments
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What is the Ark of the Covenant?
Place that houses the stone tablets of the 10 Commandments. (gold plated wooden chest)
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Why is Moses such an important figure for the Israelites?
Moses led them out of slavery and oppression. He also gave them the 10 Commandments (a way to live)
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What was the sign of Gods love for the Israelites?
They received quall, manna, and water in the dessert.
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Give an example a modern day example of oppression and name someone who acts as a liberator for the oppressed.
Gun violence. Emma is an activist and advocate against Gun Control. Both Moses and Emma are kind hearted and brave. Moses liberated the oppressed by freeing them from slavery whereas Emma liberated the oppressed by improving gun laws.
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What is Salvation History?
Gods plan to save human beings from sin and bring them to eternal life.
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Who built the temple in Jerusalem to house the Ark of the Covenant?
King Solomon.
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What did the prophets help the Israelites to understand?
That the fall of Jerusalem was punishment for their sins, and that they should remain faithful to God.
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What is sacrament?
signs of Jesus’ presence & God’s grace in our lives and a means for receiving his grace
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What are the 7 Sacraments?
Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick.
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Purpose & symbol for Baptism
-takes away original sin and gives us a new birth in the Holy Spirit. -pouring of holy water.
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Purpose & symbol for Eucharist
-nourishes our life of faith -body and blood of Christ / bread and wine
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Purpose & symbol for Reconciliation
-we receive God’s forgiveness & Jesus’ healing grace through absolution by the priest -confession of sins and words of absolution
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Purpose & symbol for Confirmation
-seals our life of faith with Jesus -the laying-on of hands on a person’s head, mostly by a bishop, & the anointing with oil
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Purpose & symbol for Marriage
-baptized man & woman are united with each other as a sign of the unity between Jesus & his Church
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Purpose & symbol for Holy Orders
-Men are ordained as priests, deacons, or bishops. -the laying on of hands and anointing with oil by the bishop
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Purpose & symbol of anointing of the sick
-unites a sick person’s suffering with that of Jesus and brings forgiveness of sins -oil, a symbol of strength
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What are the 3 sacraments of Initiation?
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
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Which sacrament takes away original sin and gives us a new birth in the holy spirit?
Baptism
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Which sacrament did Jesus perform when he was alive?
reconciliation
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In which sacrament is the forgiveness of sins given through a priest’s absolution?
reconciliation
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What do we receive through penance?
Absolution from the Priest
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Why is the sacrament of reconciliation so important for Christians?
The grace (blessing), given by the priest takes away the guilt of sin and, in the case of mortal sin, from its eternal punishment. It also gives reconciliation with God.
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How does the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) relate to forgiveness?
no matter the extent of your wrongdoing, God is always willing to welcome you back home.
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What is the importance of prayer?
Prayer is our living relationship with God; helps provide us with the grace we need for the weekly culmination of our prayer in the Eucharist.
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What are the 5 types of prayer.
Adoration & praise, blessing, thanksgiving, petition, intercession.
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Description of adoration & praise prayer
To worship and glorify God with love and reverence
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Description of blessing prayer
To call for Divine favor so we are sanctified.
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Description of thanksgiving prayer
to give thanks for everything we have
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Description of petition prayer
A solemn request to God.
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Description of intercession prayer
To ask God for something on behalf of others
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What is the first characteristic of a Christ-like love?
A Christ-like love is not just an emotion, it is also a decision.
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What is chastity?
The virtue which moderates the indulgence of the sexual practices.
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What does it mean to be chaste?
to be in control of physical and emotional urges
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What is the Magisterium?
the Pope & bishops in their role as teachers of the faith
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Where are Jesus’ greatest teachings, “The Beatitudes” found?
Sermon on the Mount
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What does the word “Beatitude” mean?
"blessing" or "promise of true happiness"
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blessed are the poor inspirit ...
for theirs is the kingdom in Heaven
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blessed are the meek ...
for they shall inherit the earth
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blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness ...
for they shall be satisfied
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blessed are the pure of heart...
for they shall see God
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blessed are the peacemakers...
for they shall be called children of God.
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what does it mean to be meek?
to show patience, humility, kindness & gentleness. Meek is not weak!
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Describe one covenant from the Old Testament and explain its importance.
Noahic Covenant - This is a covenant God establishes with Noah after the flood in which he resets and renews the blessings of creation, reaffirming God's image in humanity and the work of dominion. This covenant promises the preservation of humanity and provides for the restraint of human evil and violence.
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How is Jesus the new covenant?
refer to slide show. He brought the forgiveness of sins, internal renewal of the heart, and intimate knowledge of God. He fulfills all the other Old Testament covenants. We cannot do it on our own – we need Him to connect us to God.
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What does the Paschal Mystery refer to?
Jesus’ suffering (passion), death and resurrection
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What does incarnation refer to?
“in the flesh”; refers to the Son of God (Jesus) coming to earth in human form
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How is Jesus both divine and human?
Christians believe that Jesus is fully human (He was born human, He lived a human life and He died human) and that Jesus is fully divine (He is part of God, He came from God and He existed as part of God before He was born)
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What is the Holy Trinity?
Father, Son, & Holy Spirit
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Why is it important to treat our bodies like Temples of the Holy Spirit?
Because we believe that God came to earth in human form, and that God is sacred, we must believe that our human bodies are also sacred. Since our bodies are sacred, we should treat them that way. We should not disrespect our body. The Temple in Jerusalem housed the presence of living God. Paul explains that our bodies are like the temple, they hold the Holy Spirit within them. God is present in our bodies. disrespecting our bodies is disrespecting God.

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