Religion Final

Prep

st paul

who wrote the act of charity?

jesus

who gave us the beatitudes?

st. faustina

who wrote the divine mercy chaplet?

st francis assisi

who wrote the peace prayer?

prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance

what are the cardinal virtues?

prudence

which virtue is the 'charioteer' of human virtues; wisdom which supports all the rest (queen)?

justice

which virtue enables us to render what is due to God and neighbor?

fortitude

which virtue enables us to perform good actions amid obstacles and difficulties?

temperance

which virtue enables us to control our passions in order to maintain a balance of the right amount, at the right time?

blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom

what is the 1st beatitude?

blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted

what is the 2nd beatitude?

blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth

what is the 3rd beatitude?

blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied

what is the 4th beatitude?

blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy

what is the 5th beatitude?

blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God

what is the 6th beatitude?

blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God

what is the 7th beatitude?

blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

what is the 8th beatitude?

it is easier for a camel to fit thru the eye of a needle than a rich man to enter heaven

what does jesus say about the rich trying to enter heaven?

wealth can make it difficult to get to heaven because it can distract us. we should only use what we need to carry out charitable acts (less is better!!)

what is god's general attitude towards wealth/material things?

poor in spirit

which beatitude contradicts wealth?

mourning

which beatitude contradicts pleasure?

meek

which beatitude contradicts power?

persecuted

which beatitude contradicts honor?

gluttony

which sin is eating/drinking too much/self-indulgence; not necessarily the worst since since it's physical, but it is a deadly sin because we try to replace God for worldly pleasures to satisfy our emptiness?

persecution

what is self-sacrifice; world cannot digest heavenly food so it ostracizes the church & its followers?

we share our suffering with Christ & are promised the kingdom of heaven

why is persecution blessed?

sloth

what sin is sorrow about spiritual good, sin against charity as one finds God joyless/unhappy?

faith & acceptance of God

what is the cure for sloth?

object

what determines the morality of an action & can't be justified with intentions/circumstances?

intention & circumstances

what can cause the morality of an action to be bad/can decrease the culpability of a sin?

false

true/false: at least 2/3 requirements of an action must be good for the entire act to be good

objective morality

which morality is rooted in fundamental dignity of human person & life?

subjective morality

which morality varies with situations/opinions?

license

what is the ability to do whatever you want whenever you want?

ability to do what one ought (pope jp ii)

what is the definition of true freedom?

under liscence freedom is the ability to do what you want, however there are physical restrictions such as we can't fly or men can't bear kids, but also internal restrictions such as fear, sin, & ignorance. when we act under liscence, we restrict ours & other's freedom. in order to maximize our freedoms we must follow the laws. god made us to be good, for true freedom is to do what one ought, for "the truth shall set you free"

what is the argument for true freedom?

law

what is an ordinance of reason that exists for the common good & affirmed by legitimate authority thru official process?

eternal law

which law is wisdom that directs all acts/movements & is evidence of God's care/guidance & present in all creation?

natural law

which law is eternal law that applies to human life showing us the dignity of the human person?

revealed law

which law is the law revealed by God found in the Old/New testament (law of grace/of the gospel)?

ecclesiastical/canon law

which law governs church in organization of hierarchy, liturgical/penitential matters, & aids clergy to teach catholic faith?

civil law

which law includes laws from civil governments for the common good?

death, judgment, heaven, hell (purgatory)

what are the 4 last things?

particular judgment

what is when we die Christ will judge each person for our choices/actions we made in our life?

heaven

what is the state of eternal happiness in which a person shares in the life/love of the Blessed Trinity?

beatific vision

what occurs if we enter heaven, we will see God face-to-face & contemplate him in the fullness of glory?

purgatory

what is the purification of temporal punishment due for sins after death before entering Heaven for those who die in a state of grace?

hell

what is the loss of eternal communion with God & suffer punishments according to the sins they committed here on earth; hatred & unhappiness?

anger

what is the deadly sin where we get angry at the wrong things/become too angry?

meekness

what virtue contradicts anger?

meekness

which virtue is an aspect of humility; not to cause harm; selfless/submissiveness; not sitting on the sidelines; gentle-strength?

1: I am the Lord your God, you shall not have strange gods before me.

2: You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.

3: Keep holy the Sabbath day.

4: Honor your father & your mother

5: You shall not kill.

6: You shall not commit adultery.

7: You shall not steal.

8: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

9: You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.

10: You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.

what are the 10 commandments?

1. attend mass on sundays & holy days of obligation & rest from servile labor

2. confess your sins at least once a year

3. receive the sacrament of the eucharist at least during the easter season

4. observe the days of fasting & abstinence established by the church

5. help provide for the needs of the church

what are the precepts of the church?

faith, hope, charity

what are the theological virtues?

faith

which virtue enables us to believe truths revealed by Christ and transmitted by His Church which are necessary for salvation?

hope

which virtue assists us in waiting for God to keep his promise of granting eternal life to His holy people?

charity

which virtue enables us to love God and others with the very love of Christ Himself?

adoration

which type of prayer is the highest form of prayer; offers God love/gratitude without asking for anything in return?

contrition

which prayer is sorrow for offending God along with firm purpose of avoiding sin?

thanksgiving

which prayer is showing gratitude to God for his generosity?

supplication/petition

which prayer presents needs/desires to God?

idolatry

what is the sin of treating a created thing as if it were divine?

theological belief centers on Christ, the Jewish messiah who divinely revealed God to humanity through his historical life and teaching, and who founded the church as His body on earth upon the 'rock' of Saint Peter to bring salvation to all generations, christians adore the Trinity through the interior virtues of faith, hope and charity by grace of the Holy Spirit, most intensely through the sacraments (eucharist is the source and summit) divinely revealed commandments and beatitudes, building upon rather than undermining the natural law, sanctify the human person through his/her voluntary cooperation in authentic love of neighbor, forming man ever more into God's image and preparing him for eternal life.

what is the argument for catholicism as true religion?

moralistic: subjective idea of goodness (eg. niceness) v. religion's objective standards (commandments) therapeutic: feeling good v. religion's goal of doing good and avoiding evil, which often entails suffering (self-discipline is an actual recipe for long-term freedom and happiness) deistic: distant God who is selectively available through prayer at times of crisis, or who is impersonal 'luck' v. the God of the Bible who He revealed Himself to be providential with His creation and present in our very souls by sanctifying grace.

what is moralistic therapeutic deism & why is it wrong?

vow

what is a promise to God with another person as witness (marriage & religious life PCO)?

oath

what is an invocation of divine name as witness to the truth?

assertory & promissory

what are the 2 types of oaths?

assertory oath

in which oath is God called as a witness to what is said (court)?

promissory oath

in which oath is God called as a witness to what one intends to do in the future (doctor/military)?

to celebrate christ's resurrection

why was the sabbath moved to sunday?

sabbath

what is the day of the covenant, celebrating completion of the first creation & the new creation in the resurrection?

breaking of the bread of proposition, study torah, rest

how did the jews celebrate the sabbath?

eucharist, study OT/NT, rest

how do christians celebrate the sabbath?

mary mother of god

which holy day of obligation is on jan. 1st; celebrates mary as christ's mother?

ascension thursday

which holy day of obligation is celebrated 40 days after easter when christ ascended to heaven?

assumption

which holy day of obligation is celebrated aug. 15th; mary is taken up to heaven?

all saints day

which holy day of obligation is celebrated nov. 1st; celebrates all saints in the church?

immaculate conception

which holy day of obligation is celebrated dec. 8th when mary was conceived without sin?

nativity of our lord

which holy day of obligation is celebrated dec. 25th when christ was born?

nourishment, shelter, affection, education, discipline, fairness/understanding

what are the duties of parents towards their children?

respect & obedience

what are the duties of children towards their parents?

vote

what is the responsibility of citizens in a democracy?

service, not power; must respect fundamental rights of man/advance the common good

what are the duties of civil authorities to their citizens?

principle of subsidiarity

what principle states higher authority mustn't interfere with lower authority without necessity?

murder

what is intended killing of another human being?

scandal

what is attitude/behavior that leads another to do evil; grave when it leads to mortal sin?

suicide

what is termination of one's own life willingly?