Religon Gr 9 Exam Review: Flashcards

What are the two sections of the bible

Old Testament, New Testament

The first five books of the Bible are called by what name?

The Law, Pentateuch or the Torah

Who wrote the Bible?

God

How many books are in the OT?

46

How many books are in the NT?

How many books are there in total?

73

What does it mean to read the Bible literally

To read the words of the Bible using only one meaning, not taking into consideration symbolic meaning or literary context.

What does it mean to read the Bible contextually?

To read the Bible with the understanding that words have more than one meaning and taking into account symbolic and spiritual meaning and literary context.

What does inerrancy mean?

The Bible contains no moral or religious errors but may have scientific or historical errors.

What is the Greek word for Bible meaning “books”?

Biblia

What is the first book in the Bible and the last book?

Genesis and Revelation

What was Moses doing when he received the call to mission by God?

Taking care of the sheep and goats of his father-in-law Jethro.

How did God call Moses?

The Lord appeared to Moses as a flame coming from the middle of the burning bush. God identified himself as the God of Moses’ ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

What mission did God give to Moses?

God said to Moses, I have seen how cruelly my people are being treated in Egypt….Now I am sending you to the King of Egypt so that you can lead my people out of his country.

What were some of the plagues sent to Pharaoh?

Blood in the river, boils, locusts.

What is the passover?

The celebration of freedom from slavery. God spared the Israelites from the 10th plague of killing the first born son.

Why did the Israelites wander in the desert for 40 years?

They needed to learn to trust God.

What are the three themes in the Book of Exodus?

Liberation, covenant and test.

What is sin understood as?

A refusal to to God’s will.

What is Sin the result of?

Failure to pay attention to the guidelines set by the ten commandments, the beautitudes and the rules laid out by the church.

Where is sin and its effects?

Everywhere in exploitive relationships, relationships, crime, oppression, etc.

What are the 3 conditions for sin?

Suffcient knowledge or reflection, Full consent/free will, Serious matter

What does our culture place great emphasis on?

Personal Freedom

What is the definition of freedom in our culture?

Unrestricted choice

What is License?

Freedom without boundaries.

Why is License not true freedom?

License can be disruptive, while freedom cannot.

What is true freedom according to Judeo-Christian tradition?

True freedom is to be responsible and respectful for the freedom and autonomy of others.

Why is true freedom a gift?

Because we can seek and respond to God’s love.

What are the two types of freedom

Internal and External Freedom.

What internal freedom?

Freedom for self.

What is external freedom?

Freedom from others.

What are the 3 threats to internal freedom?

Vices, Ignorance, Passions (VIP).

What is Passion?

Short term pleasure

What is Vices?

Addictions and low self-esteem

What are the 3 threats to external freedom?

Prejudice, Injustice, Oppression from others (PIO).

What is central to the understanding of freedom?

Doctrine of free will.

What does the doctrine of free will refer to?

One basic choice

What is the one basic choice of the doctrine of free will?

Whether to accept or reject to what God wants.

What is the conclusion we can draw from the doctrine of free will?

Freedom is a basic human right and an essential part of human dignity.

What does freedom come with?

Responsibility.

What are you doing when you disobey God’s will?

You are misusing freedom by choosing evil.

What does choosing to good bring out?

Even greater freedom.

What are the three points on what is conscience?

One’s best judgement in a situation, In need of info and edu to be properly formed, to be followed

What are the three points on what is not conscience?

Just our own belief, not just a feeling/inner voice, not a license for catholics to act on the basis of what they personally believe is morally right/wrong

How do you form conscience?

listening for the voice of God speaking in our hearts, tells us to learn to love like Christ.

Adam Group

couple

Adam Holy place

garden

Adam Key Ritual

marriage

Adam Symbol

Creation,Snake,Apple

Adam Lesson

Pride comes before a fall

Noah Group

family

Noah holy place

ark

Noah Key ritual

Baptism

Noah Symbol

Rainbow

Noah lesson learned

Renewal

Abraham Group

tribe

Abraham holy place

tent

Abraham Key ritual

Circumcision

Abraham Symbol

tent

Abraham lesson learned

Patience

Moses Group

Nation

Moses holy place

Ark of the Covenant

Moses Key ritual

Passover

Moses Symbol

Stone Tablets

Moses lesson learned

Law

David Group

Kingdom

David holy place

Temple

David Key ritual

Temple sacrifice

David Symbol

Crown

David lesson learned

Kingdom

Jesus Group

Everyone

Jesus holy place

Tabernacle

Jesus Key ritual

Eucharist

Jesus Symbol

Cross

Jesus lesson learned

Salvation

Courage meaning

Mental and moral strength to overcome fears that prevent us from living our true spirit as human beings.

Wisdom meaning

Knowing that each member of the community is entirely dependent on the diverse gifts given to every other member.

Respect meaning

Achieves a sustainable and equitable relationship with creatures large and small.

Love meaning

The Creator is the first to give you this and gives it unconditionally.

Honesty meaning

Never try to be something that you are not, be true to your spirit. Be trustworthy and truthful.

Humility meaning

To be small in the presence of other creatures

Truth meaning

To know and understand all of the original teachings as given by the creator.

Courage animal

Bear

Wisdom animal

Beaver

Respect animal

Buffalo

Love animal

Eagle

Honesty animal

Sabe (Big Foot)

Humility animal

Mouse

Truth animal

Turtle

What are 4 main areas that need our collective help the most?

Pollution, Our use of water, Loss of biodiversity and Global inequality

Pollution

waste and our “throwaway culture”

Our use of water

it’s being wasted and still many don’t have access to clean water

Loss of biodiversity

many animals, insects and small organisms are going extinct because of us

Global inequality

such huge gaps remain between the rich and poor

What are sacraments?

Signs of Jesus’ presence in our lives and a means of receiving his grace.

What are the sacraments of initiation? What do they do?

Baptism, confirmation and Eucharist. They lay the foundation of Christian life.

What are the sacraments of healing? What do they do?

Reconciliation/penance and anointing of the sick. They celebrate the healing power of Jesus.

What are the sacraments of service? What do they do?

Matrimony and Holy Orders. These sacraments help members serve the community.

What are the “signs” of each sacrament? Also called “matter.”