religion unit test - 1

how the holy spirit guides us to seek truth and act justly

helps build our conscience and helps us understand scripture

life and teachings of Jesus ( scripture )

includes Jesus’ baptism, ministry and establishment of the church

oral tradition ( scripture )

passing on Jesus’ message / teachings by preaching

written gospels ( scripture )

the authors write the gospels so that we can learn the truth

compelled gospel authors to write gospel

holy spirit ( g )

synoptic gospels

from the same view / perspective

literal sense

help us understand facts and basic meanings

spiritual sense

helps us recognize God’s saving truths

allegorical sense

helps us find deeper meanings

anagogical sense

helps us look for signs that lead us to God’s kingdom

moral sense

helps us understand the actions Jesus commands us to take

beatitudes

• happy are those who know they are spiritually poor ; the kingdom of heaven belongs to them

• Happy are those who mourn ; God will comfort them

• Happy are those who are humble ; they will receive what God has promised

• Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires ; God will satisfy them

• Happy are those who are merciful to others ; God will be merciful to them

• Happy are the pure in heart ; they will see God

• Happy are those who work for peace ; God will call them His children

• Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires ; the kingdom of Heaven belongs to them

Christian values

• love

• promotion of life

• reconciliation

• inclusion

• compassion

• fidelity ( faithfulness / loyalty )

• liberation

• community

• hope

Catholic Social Justice Principles

• human dignity

• community and the common good

• solidarity

• rights and responsibilities

• stewardship of creation

• participation in society

• care for the poor and vulnerable

• dignity of work

• peace

3 elements of the common good

• respect for the Fundamental Rights of every person

• Spiritual and social well - being and prosperity of societies

• Peace and security of societies and countries

God helps us form a healthy conscience

by teaching us through the beatitudes and 10 commandments and with the help of the Holy Spirit

Objective truth

consisting of absolute truths that are true for everyone at all times

The magisterium

teaching office of the church

encylicals

letters to all who are faithful from the Pope

Apostolic exhortations

papal documents often issued after a synod of bishops

papal audiences

the pope gives speeches to large crowds

homilies

teachings that are given in mass by popes, bishops, priests, and deacons

bishops’ documents

bishops often send letters to parishes to inspire the faithful or call them to help the Church’s mission

papal adresses

the pope sends specific messages to a specific group

steps for making moral decisions

• see = observe the situation

• pray = seek guidance from the holy spirit

• reflect = look at church teachings

• seek advice = talk to someone

• judge = use your wisdom

• act = follow what you think is right

• evaluate = reflect on your action

st Dulce Lopes Pontes parents

Augosto Lopes Pontes and Dulce Maria de Souza Brito Lopes Pontes

st Dulce Lopes Pontes baptismal name

Maria Rita de Souza Brito Lopes Pontes

st Dulce Lopes Pontes shelter now

Centro Educacional Santo Antônio ( CESA )

cultural group st Josephine Bakhita was in

Daju