religion exam

The Bible

Sacred book of Christianity.

Inspired by God and written by human authors.

Divided into Old Testament and New Testament.

Old Testament

Before Jesus.

Creation, Abraham, Moses, Prophets, Covenants.

New Testament

About Jesus and the early Church.

Includes Gospels, Acts, Letters, and Revelation.

Four Gospels & Writers

Matthew → Matthew

Mark → Mark

Luke → Luke

John → John

The Good News (Gospel)

Jesus came to save humanity.

Through His death and resurrection we receive salvation.

Exegesis

Studying Scripture to understand its original meaning.

Hermeneutics

Interpreting Scripture and applying it today.

Passion Narratives

Jesus' suffering, crucifixion, death, and resurrection.

Teachings of Jesus

Love

Forgiveness

Compassion

Justice

Service

Discipleship

Following Jesus through words and actions.

Parables

Short stories used by Jesus to teach lessons.

Used everyday examples people understood.

Helped explain the Kingdom of God.

Examples:

Good Samaritan

Prodigal Son

Mustard Seed

Miracles

Extraordinary acts showing God's power.

Types:

Healing

Nature Miracles

Exorcisms

Raising the Dead

Apostolic Tradition

Teachings passed down from the Apostles through the Church.

UNIT 2: PROFESSION OF FAITH

Faith

Belief and trust in God.

Revelation

God revealing Himself to humanity.

Jesus as the New Covenant

Jesus creates a new relationship between God and humanity.

Names for Jesus

Messiah

Christ

Son of God

Son of Man

Savior

Redeemer

Lord

Creeds

Statements of Christian beliefs.

Apostles' Creed

Ancient summary of Christian beliefs.

Nicene Creed

Detailed statement of faith.

Mary, Mother of God

Mother of Jesus.

Model of faith and obedience.

Holy Spirit

Third Person of the Trinity.

Guides and strengthens believers.

Pentecost

Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles.

Birth of the Church.

Traits of Being Human

Rational

Social

Emotional

Spiritual

Free

Dignity of the Human Person

Every person is valuable because they are created in God's image.

UNIT 3: PRAYER & SACRAMENTAL LIFE

Prayer

Communication with God.

Traditional Prayers

Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be