S2 RE Exam Revision Flashcards
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What is Conception?
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The moment when a baby starts to form in its mother’s womb.
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What does ‘Image and Likeness’ mean?
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Resembling; looking or being like.
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What are Material Things?
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Things that we gather around us; possessions.
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What is Stewardship?
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The task of looking after/caring for things.
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Who is the Sustainer?
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God, who keeps creation in existence.
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What is a Symbol?
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Something that is used to help people understand difficult ideas.
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What does Symbolic mean?
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Using a sign or story to explain something difficult.
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What are Theological Truths?
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Statements about God and his relationship with humans which cannot be proven scientifically but which are nonetheless believed to be true.
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Who is The Tempter?
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The devil or evil one.
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What is a Vision?
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A supernatural revelation.
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What is Adultery?
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To be unfaithful to one’s husband or wife.
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What are Bitter Herbs?
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Some of the ingredients of the Passover meal; ideally lettuce or parsley.
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What is Chametz?
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Bread that contains yeast or grain.
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What is a Covenant?
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A solemn promise between two people or groups of people.
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What does it mean to Covet?
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To have an unhealthy desire for something; to be jealous of someone else’s possessions.
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What is Exodus?
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Many people setting out and leaving a place; the name of the second book of the Bible; ‘exit’.
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What is the Sabbath?
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The day of rest; seventh day of the week (Saturday in the Jewish calendar; Sunday for Christians).
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Who is the Saviour?
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Someone who frees people from hardships or slavery.
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What is a Seder?
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The special meal that is celebrated at the Passover.
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What is a Spouse?
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Husband or Wife.
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What is an Altar?
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A table for sacrifice.
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What does Amen mean?
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It is say ‘I do believe.’
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What is Benediction?
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A special time of prayer, adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
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What is the Gospel?
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An account of Jesus’ life or teaching.
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What is the Host?
The piece of unleavened bread that is used in the Mass to become the Body of the Lord Jesus.
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What is the Last Supper?
The Seder meal which Jesus celebrated with his disciples in the upper room the night before he died.
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What is Liturgy?
The worship of God in public prayer.
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What is Mass?
Also called Eucharist. The celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
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What is a Monstrance?
A vessel in which the Blessed Sacrament is placed for adoration.
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What is a Rite?
The formal set of words and actions to be used in a Liturgy.
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What is Catholic Social Teaching?
What the Church has taught over the years on the subjects of justice and faithfulness.
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What does Compassionate mean?
Caring, Consideration.
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What does Devotion mean?
Prayerfulness.
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What is Prophecy?
A message of divine truth revealing God’s will; the act of speaking out such a message.
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Who is a Prophet?
Someone who proclaims God’s messages; who speaks by divine inspiration.
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What is a Refugee?
Someone who flees their home or their country because it is unsafe to remain there.
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What does it mean to Repent?
To stop sinning, admit one’s fault, ask for forgiveness from God and resolve not to sin again.
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What are Soft Lies?
What people want to hear.
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What is a Synagogue?
Place for Jewish prayer and learning.
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What does Woe mean?
Intense grief, affliction, misfortune.
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What does Genesis mean?
Beginning or origins.
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What does 'ex nihilo' mean?
Describes the way in which God creates out of nothing.
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What happened on Day One of Creation?
God creates light and separates it from darkness, creating day and night.
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What happened on Day Two of Creation?
God divides the waters of the earth by a vault called heaven, with water above and below.
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What happened on Day Three of Creation?
God brings the water together to let dry land appear, and upon it he creates vegetation and trees.
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What happened on Day Four of Creation?
God creates the sun, moon and stars.
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What happened on Day Five of Creation?
God creates sea creatures and birds.
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What happened on Day Six of Creation?
God creates humanity in His image.
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What happened on Day Seven of Creation?
God rests and blesses this day as a day of rest.
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What is the Story of Adam and Eve?
Adam named all of the animals. Eve was created from a rib of Adam’s. Adam and Eve were given the task of looking after the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve were told by God not to eat of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. The snake tempted Eve, who ate the forbidden fruit and gave some to Adam. Adam and Eve were banished from the garden because of their actions.
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What are the Theological Truths found in Genesis?
God is the Creator of the universe. Creation is good. Creation is ordered and deliberate. Human beings are the high point of creation. Human beings are made in God’s image and likeness. Human beings have free will. Sin has its consequences.
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What does being made in God’s image and likeness mean?
Human beings are more important than other parts of creation. We are like God and so can relate to him. We have consciousness and self-awareness.
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What does dominion over animals mean?
Humans are stewards who have control over all animals in the world, and the responsibility to look after them.
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What does being a steward of creation mean?
You have to look after the environment because we have the power to protect or destroy it.
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How can we be good stewards of creation?
Recycle, raise awareness of climate change, join the Eco-Group, save electricity, water, gas etc.
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Can the stories in Genesis be theologically true without being literally true?
Yes, the meaning of the stories can be true without them being factual, the stories are inspired by God, and they are designed to get a point across that is true.
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How do science and religion relate to the creation of the universe?
Science helps us to understand how the universe was created and religion helps us to understand the purpose of the universe.
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What is the sign of God's covenant with Noah?
The rainbow.
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Who was Isaac?
The son of Abraham and Sarah.
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What were the Ten Plagues on Egypt?
River of Blood, Frogs, Gnats, Flies, Death of livestock, Boils, Fiery Hail, Locusts, Darkness, The Death of the First-Born.
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What food is used at the Passover today?
Matzah (unleavened bread), Bitter Herbs, Lamb or Lamb bone, Salt Water, Haroset (Chutney), Karpas (roasted egg).
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What are some facts about Moses?
He was raised by the daughter of Pharaoh. He escaped death in a wicker basket, floated down the Nile. He murdered an Egyptian. He fled to Midian. He married Zipporah, daughter of Jethro, High Priest of Midian. He was called by God in the Burning Bush. He went back to Egypt and performed God’s miracles.
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How were the Hebrews saved from the Egyptian Army?
At the command of God, Moses stretched out his staff over the Red Sea and the waters parted, allowing the Hebrews to cross. When the Egyptians pursued the Hebrews into the Red Sea, the waters returned, destroying Pharaoh’s army and protecting the Hebrews. The Pillar of Cloud and Fire prevented the Egyptian army from reaching the Hebrews.
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How do Jews celebrate Passover?
They celebrate Passover over eight days. They celebrate the Seder Meal at the beginning of the festival. They do not eat any chametz (leaven) during the Passover festival and celebrate it as a family. The Seder meal involves the eating of symbolic food and the re-telling of the Exodus story.
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Why can Jesus be described as the New Covenant?
Jesus is God made man, who creates a new relationship between God and humanity. Jesus used the Last Supper, a Seder Meal, to show that he was the new sign of God’s covenant with his people. Jesus is the Messiah; the saviour sent to free us from slavery to sin.
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Why are the Ten Commandments still important today?
The commandments are about love of God and one another, and this is still important today. Some of the commandments are about avoiding killing, stealing and lying. Respecting parents is still very important because they have our best interests at heart.
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What are the different parts of the Mass?
The Opening Rite, The Penitential Rite, The Liturgy of the Word, The Liturgy of the Eucharist.
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What happens during the Opening Rite of Mass?
Mass begins with the Sign of the Cross.
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What is the purpose of the Penitential Rite?
We are called to mind our sins and ask for God’s forgiveness at the beginning of Mass.
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What is the Liturgy of the Word?
The first part of the Mass, which involves readings from the Bible.
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What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
The second part of the Mass, where the bread and wine are consecrated.
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What is Transubstantiation?
When the substance of an object is changed but the appearance remains the same.
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What is the significance of the Last Supper?
It was when Jesus instituted the Eucharist.
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How does attending Mass strengthen faith?
It provides spiritual help and helps individuals live more fully.
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What is instantiation?
Instantiation is when the substance (essence) of an object is changed but the accidents (how it appears to the senses) remain the same.
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What happens during the consecration at Mass?
During the consecration at Mass, the bread and wine become the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ.
## Footnote
The Consecrated Body of Christ and Precious Blood remain under the appearance of bread and wine.
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Who are some Old Testament prophets?
Amos, Hosea, Jeremiah, and Isaiah are prophets of the Old Testament.
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What did Hosea remind the people of?
Hosea reminded the people of God’s love, goodness, and faithfulness.
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What did Amos and Micah urge the people to do?
Amos and Micah urged them to show kindness to the poor, to be compassionate, honest, and generous.
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What did Isaiah proclaim?
Isaiah proclaimed the coming of the Messiah (also known as the Suffering Servant) and of his kingdom.
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What did Jeremiah speak of?
Jeremiah spoke of a covenant written on people’s hearts.
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How were the messages of the Old Testament prophets fulfilled?
All the messages of the Old Testament prophets were echoed, reinforced, and fulfilled in Jesus.
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What were the key themes of the Old Testament prophets?
The prophets’ key themes were monotheism, Messianism, and morality.
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What is the prophetic role of the Church?
Through the Church, the risen Jesus lives and is active in the world.
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What are Christians called to do as prophets?
Christians are called to speak out for justice for the poor, compassion for the weak, repentance among those who do wrong, and faithfulness to God and His commandments.
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What challenges do prophets face?
Being a prophet can be challenging because it can be hard to speak out against injustice, standing up for others can make you a target, and sometimes people are not interested in what religion has to say.
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What did St. John Paul II advocate for?
St. John Paul II proclaimed the dignity of the human person, especially of the unborn, and the duties of richer nations to act generously towards asylum seekers and immigrants.
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What did St. Teresa of Calcutta devote her life to?
St. Teresa of Calcutta devoted her life to those who had been rejected by society: homeless, starving, and disease-ridden people who had lost their dignity.
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What did St. Oscar Romero do?
St. Oscar Romero was Archbishop of El Salvador during the 1970s and spoke out against the corruption and violence of the Salvadoran military regime.
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What was Dorothy Day's contribution?
Dorothy Day helped to organize the Catholic Workers Movement in response to the poverty she saw in American cities in the mid-twentieth century.
