Theology Flashcards
(93 cards)
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what does the church teach about evolution?
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- God created the entire universe first
- Created each of us with a soul
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What are some ways human beings suffer as an effect of loss of Original Holiness and Original Justice?
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- Death
- Back Breaking Work
- Child Birth
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Why do the Christians need to know the Old Testament?
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- New Testament fulfills the Old
2. Jesus fulfills 300 prophecies
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What do the events of Exodus prove about God?
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- Faithful to his promises
2. Moses liberates Israel as a Christ-like messenger
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Who is Satan?
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- The father of lies
- Fallen angel who chose to reject God
- Brings disunity and conflicts
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What are the religious and theological truths of the First Creation Account?
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- God created the world
- God created male/female in his own image
- God blessed the Sabbath
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What was the message of the prophets?
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- To worship God, called people away from sin
- Help the poor
- Remind people of God’s covenant
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Which Genesis stories demonstrate that God never abandons the creatures he made?
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- Flood
- Cain and Able
- Tower of Bable
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How can we glorify God in our lives?
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- Become Christlike
- Show gratitude
- To know, serve, and love God
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What are the major covenants of the Old Testament?
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- Abraham
- Moses
- David, covenant
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Covenant
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Agreement between God and man
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What are the two sources of divine revelation?
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- Sacred Scripture
2. Tradition
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What does Ephesians 6:13-17 say how we can resist evil?
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- Keep eyes fixed on Jesus
- Wear a shield of faith
- Use our feet for service
- The battle is won or lost in our minds
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Why is the Book of Maccabees important?
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- Mother and 7 sons, gave up their life for religious beliefs
- Hanukkah
- Pray for the dead
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Why did God create humans?
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- Share in his love
- Share in eternal life
- Dignity-made God’s image
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Why did God not prevent the first man from sinning?
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God allows evil for the greater good (free will)
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What is Salvation History?
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Story of God’s action and human history
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Why can we rely on the truth of Sacred Scripture?
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It’s God breathed
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Original Sin
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Fallen state of human nature that all people are born into
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Abraham
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- Father of faith (3 religions)
2. Sacrificed his only son
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Isaiah
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Prophet;
- Born of the virgin Mary
- Emmanuel
- Gifts of the Holy Spirit
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Moses
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Type of Christ that came face to face with Christ
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Joseph
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Type of Christ; forgave his brothers
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Natural Law
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Humans know in their heart and reason morality in all places and times
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Ecumenism
Religious Unity
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Sin
When we choose to do things that offend God
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Redemption
Ransom, Jesus' death is ransom that defeated the powers of evil
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Typology
Person's and events in the Bible that prefigure Christ
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Lectio Divina
Sacred Reading
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Magisterium
Teaching office of the church
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Protoevangelium
First Gospel; God promises a savior from the very beginning
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When were the Gospels written?
Some years after the Resurrection
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What are the Old Testament prophecies that Matthew quotes in the infancy narratives?
1. Micah(born in Bethlehem)
2. Hosea(called out of Egypt)
3. Jeremiah(Rachel weeping)
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What do the Goespels agree on about the birth of Christ?
1. Birth foretold by an angel
2. Born of the Virgin Mary
3. Born in Bethlehem
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What is the Immaculate Conception?
Mary is conceived without Original Sin
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What are the major themes of Luke's Gospel?
1. Help the poor and outcast
2. Shepherds announced the good news
3. Humble fisherman follow him
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What is Incarnation?
- Taking on human flesh
- Truth of revelation
- Dogma/central teaching
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What does Jesus being born in a manger signify?
Humility/poverty
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What is the significance of Jesus being born in Bethlehem?
1. Living bread
2. Birthplace-King David
3. Ancestoral home of Joseph
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What is the Magnificat?
Cantical of Mary; Mary's response to Elizabeth
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What do the angels promise that Jesus will bring to earth?
Peace
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The birth of Jesus is the result of what?
Divine Action (Holy Spirit)
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What is the Annunciation?
Mary believed the angel (fiat) may it be done according to your word
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What point is Matthew trying to make in the genealogy of Jesus?
There are sinners and humility in his background
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Who were the first people to visit Jesus?
Poor shepherds
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Emmanuel
God is With Us
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St. Joseph
Descendent of David; who excepted the message of the angel; gave Jesus his name
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Herod
Slaughtered the innocent
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St. Luke
Wrote the Gospel and acts of the apostles
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St. John the Baptist
New Elijah; who announced the coming of the Messiah; Bridge of Old and New Testament
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Epiphany
Feast of a manifestation of Christ, Savior of the world
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Praise
Acknowledging that God is gracious, loving, and saving
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The summary of the whole Gospel
Lord's Prayer
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Why did Jesus perform miracles?
1. To free people from suffering and to show he was sent by God
2. To work wonders and signs in order to help people escape the slavery of sin
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Signs
Miracle
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What was the first miracle performed by Jesus?
Wedding at Cana
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Who saw the face of Jesus illuminated?
- Peter
- James
- John
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Who appeared with Jesus during the transfiguration?
Moses and Elijah
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The center of the church
Eucharist
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What fruits do we receive during the Eucharist?
1. Spiritual nourishment
2. Help the poor
3. Helps people overcome sin
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Real presence
Jesus Christ is truly present in the consecrated bread and wine
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Parable
A story comparison with a heavenly meaning in which people, things, and events represent something else
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why are the parables important?
- They convey the heart of the message of Jesus
- Show us that Jesus was a good teacher
- He used them to defend himself
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What are the primary messages of the parables?
- God loves sinners
| - The Good News requires an urgent response and suffering is to be expected
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What is the main message of The Parable of the Good Samaritan?
The need to love our neighbors and ourselves
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son
Shows that God is compassionate and will forgive repentant sinners
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What are the four types of miracles?
1. Physical healings
2. Nature
3. Exorcisms
4. Resurrections
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John 6:35
"I am the bread of life"
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who left during the Bread of Life Discourse?
Everyone except the apostles
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How has God revealed himself to us?
1. Nature
2. Church
3. Jesus
4. human nature
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What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
1. Follow God's will
2. Accept sufferings that come our way
3. To serve and not expect honor or rewards
4. Peacemaker
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Healing of the Centurion
"I am not worthy for you to enter under my roof"
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What women encountered the love of Jesus?
1. Woman at the well
2. Woman who committed adultery
3. Mary Magdalene
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What do miracles accomplish?
1. Jesus' domino over Satan
2. His power to forgive sins
3. He is the savior who displays love and compassion
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Gospel miniature
3:16
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To bring the good news of Jesus Christ in our words and actions
Evangelize
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A sacrament that leads us to the other sacraments.
Baptism
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When are we adopted into God's family and are reborn with the Holy Spirit?
When we receive the sacrament of Baptism
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What 3 events took place during Jesus' Baptism?
1. Sky opened
2. Dove descended
3. God is wel pleased
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Means "to send"
apostle
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A follower of Jesus
Disciple
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Jesus lived these out on the cross
Beatitudes
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One who shares the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Evangelist
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What are the benefits of prayer?
1. Helps anxiety
2. Changes us and allows us to know God's love for us
3. Helps us live a life of virtue, gives grace, and strength
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Jesus Prayer
1. "Lord Jesus have mercy on me a sinner"
2. Changes us and allows us to know God's love for us
3. Helps us live a life of virtue, gives grace, and strength
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The most significant stumbling block to holiness
Forgiveness
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What is the highest form of Christian prayer?
Forgiveness
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What are the aides to prayer?
1. Silence
2. Conversing with God
3. A way to show gratitude to God
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What are the different definitions of prayer?
1. Conversation with God
2. Raising one mind and heart to God
3. Nothing but love
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Does God always answer our prayers?
Yes, but not always the way we want
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What happens when you offer a prayer at the beginning of a task?
Itself becomes can become a prayer
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Objects, actions, or blessings used by the Church to unify more closely with God
Sacramentals
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Praying for others even our enemies
Intercession Prayers
