Theology Test 3

What is the Bible?

The Sacred Scripture, inspired written word of God.

What does the Bible reveal?

It reveals God's will and plan for humankind.

When does the Old Testament occur?

It prefigures Jesus

What is Jesus?

Jesus is the Messiah, and fulfillment of God's promises in the OT

What are the Psalms and how are they recited?

The Psalms are the expressions of the prayers, hopes, joys, and sorrows of the Israelite people. They are recited through two groups singing back and forth in response to each other.

Ascension

The entry of Jesus humanity into divine glory to be at the right hand of the father; traditionally, this occurred 40 days after Jesus's resurrection.

Charity (love)

One of the three theological virtues by which we give our love to God for his own sake and our love to our neighbor on account for our love of God.

Church

This term refers to the whole catholic community of believers throughout the world.

Covenant

a solemn agreement made between human beings or between God and a human being involving mutual commitments or guarantees.

Grace

comes from the Latin word gratia, which means free. Grace is the free and underserved gift that God gives us to respond to our vocation to become his adopted children.

Great Commandment

To love God with our whole heart, soul, and mind and to love others as ourselves because of our love for God.

Hebrews

Another name for the ancient israelites and the Jews.

Jesus

Hebrew name that means God Saves.

Jesus Christ

The Incarnate Son of God who became one of us in ll ways except sin without giving up his divinity. He is the true God and true man.

Kingdom of God

The actualization of God's will for human beings proclaimed by Jesus christ as a community of justice, peace, mercy, and love, the seed of which is the Church on earth, and the fulfillment of which is eternity.

Law of Love

The heart of God's law revealed in Leviticus 19:18 and Deuteronomy 6:4-5 that was fulfilled in Jesus Christ and expressed in his teaching on the New Commandment in John 13:34-35.

Messiah

a Hebrew word meaning "anointed"

New Commandment

The commandment Jesus gave to his disciples at the Last Supper summarizing the manner of living and acting that Jesus taught.

New Covenant

The covenant or law established by God in Jesus Christ to fulfill and perfect the Old Covenant. It is a perfection here on earth of the Divine Law. The law of the New Covenant is called a law of love, grace, and freedom.

New Testament

The designation for the second part of the Bible, which contains the four accounts of the Gospel, the Acts of the Apostles, Letters or Epistles, and the Book of Revelation

People of God

The biblical name given to those called by God to announce and bring about the divine plan of salvation.

Prophets

One sent by God to form the people of the Old Covenant in the hope of salvation

Resurrection

the triumph of Jesus over death on the third day after his crucifixion.

Word of God

The entire content of Revelation as contained in the Holy Bible and proclaimed in the Church.

Who was St. Francis Xavier Cabrini?

The first American citizen canonized as a saint, known for her work with immigrants and founding the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart.

When did she get cananized?

1946

What was her mission/work focused on?

Her work was centered around the education and wellbeing of immigrants.

What is "Amazing Grace?"

A hymn written by John Newton, expressing God's saving grace and linked to the fight for emancipation of slaves.

Who did God call to lead the Israelites to the Promised Land?

Moses

What happened at Pentecost?

The Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles and disciples, marking the birth of the Church.

What did the risen Christ instruct his disciples to do so as to carry on his mission following his Death, Resurrection, and Ascension?

The disciples continued to carry on his saving mission of spreading the Good News of God's love.

What did God do when the Israelites neglected to live according to the Ten Commandments?

Though some Israelites did not live by the Ten Commandments, God sent prophets to remind the Israelites that God will never stop them, and to call them back to living the Covenant.