Religion exam (grade 10)

Origins of the Church

Planned by the Father

Instituted by Christ

Guided by the Holy Spirit

Planned by the Father

God the Father planned the

Church from the beginning, to bring humans together.

Instituted by Christ

Jesus founded the Church when he proclaimed the Kingdom of God

Guided by the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit animates or gives life to the

Church

Mission of the Church

• Make disciples

• Spread the Gospel

Great commission

Jesus gave the Apostles the “tongue of fire” to spread the Gospel to other nations

Pentecost

A Christian holiday celebrated 50 days after Easter, commemorating Jesus’s death, resurrection and ascension

7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit

• Wisdom

• Understanding

• Right Judgement

• Courage

• Knowledge

• Piety

• Fear of the Lord

Wisdom

The gift of knowing the right choices to make to live a holy life.

Understanding

The gift of comprehension, or the ability to grasp the meaning of the teachings of

the Church.

Right Judgement

The gift of right judgment helps you make choices to live as a faithful follower of Jesus.

Courage

The gift of courage helps you overcome any obstacles that would keep you from practicing your faith.

Knowledge

The gift of knowledge enables you to choose the right path that will lead you to God.

Piety

This gift inspires you to willingly want to serve God and others.

Fear of the Lord

This gift allows moves you to love God that you do not want to offend him

by your words or actions.

12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit

• Charity

• Joy

• Peace

• Patience

• Kindness

• Goodness

• Generosity

• Gentleness

• Faithfulness

• Modesty

• Self-Control

• Chasity

Charity

Unselfish care towards God and our neighbor

Joy

Living a life of Joy knowing true happiness comes from God

Peace

Having God in your hearts make you want to work and pray for peace throughout the world

Patience

We demonstrate patience by treating others with thoughtfulness and overcoming temptations knowing God is with us.

Kindness

Treating others how you would want to be treated

Goodness

We exhibit goodness when we avoid sin and doing what we know is right

Generosity

Sharing our gifts and possessions with others

Gentleness

Act calmly and avoid actions leading others to anger/resentment

Faithfulness

Living out our commitment to the teachings of the Gospel

Modesty

Being pure in our words, thoughts, and how we dress

Self Control

We exercise self-control by working to overcome the temptations and always doing God’s will

Chastity

We live the virtue of chastity by submitting our physical desires to right reason, and to only indulge within the right context

Leaders of the Early Church

St. Peter (spread to the Non-Jews and Jews) and St. Paul (spread to the world)

The Spread of Christianity

Christianity spread rapidly in the Roman Empire, since the persecutions helped Christianity to expand.

Acts of the Apostles

A book talking about the Body of Christ and about Jesus’ death and resurrection

The Church

It is an place that gathers people to worship the Lord

Meanings of the Church

• the entire community of God’s People around the world

• the local community which is a diocese or archdiocese

• the community assembled for liturgy especially for the Mass

The Church as Visible

• The visible elements of the Church are meant to guide us to an understanding, and a belief in the invisible elements of

  the Church.

• The visible Church means the people of God, the physical structures of the Church, and the liturgies and the Sacraments.

The Church as Spiritual (Invisible)

• spiritual is believing in the lord, praying and the presence of such a figure. It is the thing we can’t see but may receive spiritually through our soul.

• The spiritual Church means God giving us grace whenever the Sacraments are received, God calling us to be holy, or how forgiveness can be accepted through faith since only God can forgive us.

Images of the Church

• People of God

• Body of Christ

• Temple of the Holy Spirit

People of God

• Christ invites all people to have faith in him and to be baptized to unite as one family.

Body of Christ

• Together, we form the Body of Christ

• Christ has a close relationship with his believers

Temple of the Holy Spirit

• The Church as the Temple of the Holy Spirit focuses on the fact she is a

dwelling place for the Holy Spirit.

Marks of the Church

• One

• Holy

• Catholic

• Apostolic

One

One body, One body of Christ, and it is characterized by oneness or unity.

Holy

The Church is holy because she was created by the most holy God.

Catholic

• The word catholic means “universal.”

• The Church is catholic because she possesses the fullness of Christ

Apostolic

• The Church is apostolic because she is founded on the Apostles

Sacraments

• Sacraments are signs of Jesus’ presence in our lives and a way to receive His grace

• They’re a gift from God, given through the Church

Sacraments of Initiation

• Baptism

• Confirmation

• Eucharist

Baptism

A welcoming into the Christian community through the use of water

Confirmation

Affirming their faith and commitment to Christianity

Eucharist

Consuming the body and blood of Jesus through bread and wine

Sacraments of Healing

• Reconciliation

• Anointing of the Sick

Reconciliation

Confessing your sins to a Priest, who then offers guidance on how to grow closer to God

Anointing of the Sick

• It is given to bring spiritual and physical strength to the injured, or elderly, and to unite their suffering with Christ's suffering and death

This sacrament can be received multiple times in a persons life

Sacraments at the Service of Communion

• Matrimony

• Holy Orders

Matrimony

The union of man and woman as husband and wife

Holy Orders

Continues the mission of Christ that his apostles fulfilled until the end of time. It includes bishop, priest, and deacon

Structure of the Church

• Clergy

• Laity

Clergy

All sacred ministers who have been ordained through Holy Orders (bishop, priest, deacon)

The role of the clergy is to serve Christ and His Church.

Laity

Everyone else, including religious men and women, who are not

ordained (brothers, sisters, laypeople)

The role of the laity is to engage the world and lead it to Christ and His

Church.

Saints

• Saints as Models of Holiness

• Saints intercede for us

• Mary, Perfect Model of Holiness

Prayer

Prayer is a form of communication; a way of speaking to God.

Why Pray?

To have a relationship with God. God wants to be in relationship

with us in every aspect of our lives.

Forms of Prayer

• Blessing

• Petition

• Intercession

• Thanksgiving

• Praise

Blessing

A prayer in which we ask for God's loving care for a person, place, or activity

Petition

A type of prayer in which we ask God for good things.

Intercession

A type of prayer in which we pray on the behalf of someone else.

Thanksgiving

A type of prayer in which we thank God.

Praise

A prayer in which we acknowledge God's greatness and tell him how much we appreciate all that he does for us.

Expressions of Prayer

• Vocal

• Meditative

• Contemplative

Vocal

A prayer that uses words to speak to God.

Meditation

A way of praying in which we use our thoughts, imagination, and emotions to get in touch with God.

Contemplation

Wordless prayer in which we listen for God's presence in our lives.

Common Good

The common good refers to the set of social conditions that allow people, to achieve their full potential and flourish

Seven Themes from Catholic Social Teaching

1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person

2. Call to Family, Community, and Participation

3. Rights and Responsibilities

4. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

5. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers

6. Solidarity

7. Care for God’s Creation

Why is it important for Catholics to be active members of the Catholic Church community?

It is important that Catholics are active members of the Catholic Church community since it is emphasized that people are the body of Christ. Without those people making up the Church, the Church would fall apart and not meet it’s mission of uniting people. Catholics are called to worship together and share their faith.

What does the incarnation of Christ signify?

The incarnation signifies that the Son of God entered our world and became human, it was not His beginning.

What exemplifies Jesus’s humility during the incarnation?

Jesus came to Earth not as a king but as a servant, demonstrating true humility.

How does the incarnation fulfill prophecy?

The incarnation was predicted in the Old Testament and follows God's eternal plan.

What is one of the mysteries of the incarnation?

The Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus, who is fully human and fully divine, remains a mystery.

Why is the incarnation necessary for salvation?

Jesus had to come down and die for our sins to erase the original sin of Adam and Eve.

How does Jesus serve as a priest?

Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice on the cross, leading to humanity's forgiveness of sins.

In what ways is Jesus recognized as a prophet?

Jesus taught and spoke divine truths.

How is Jesus portrayed as a king?

Jesus healed the sick and welcomed everyone to the Kingdom of God.

What are the Greatest Commandments as taught by Jesus?

1. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. 2. Love your neighbor as yourself.

What is the significance of the Sermon on the Mount?

It is a collection of Jesus's teachings emphasizing moral teachings, including beatitudes.

What does it mean to be a true disciple of Jesus?

True disciples answer Jesus’s call, receive the Holy Spirit, spread Jesus's message, and take up their cross.

Define the term 'Annunciation'.

The announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive Jesus by the Holy Spirit.

What does 'Easter' commemorate?

Easter commemorates Jesus's resurrection from the dead, symbolizing triumph over evil, sin, and death.

What is a 'parable'?

A story using metaphors based on daily life to convey religious truths.

Explain the Great Commission given by Jesus.

The directive for the apostles to go into the world and preach Jesus's teachings.

Who was Lazarus in the context of Jesus's miracles?

Lazarus was the man whom Jesus raised from the dead four days after his death.

What happened during the Triumphal Entry?

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey while people waved palm branches.

What is the Triduum in the context of Christianity?

The three days tracing the final days of Jesus's life, His death, and resurrection.

What does it mean to be Catholic?

• Believe in and love God

• Be a follower of Jesus Christ

• Share Jesus's teachings

Core beliefs of the Catholic faith found in the Apostles’ and/or Nicene creed

• The Trinity: God exists as three forms: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. 

• The incarnation: Jesus Christ became human through the power of the Holy Spirit. 

• The resurrection: Jesus rose from the dead and ascended into Heaven. 

• The Church: The Church is the Body of Christ, and its role is to spread the Word of God. 

• Sin and salvation: Sinners can be forgiven through the grace of God. 

What is the Holy Trinity?

• God the Father – The source of all creation

• God the Son – Jesus Christ – Lord and Savior of Humanity

• God the Holy Spirit – inspires us, guides us, and makes us holy

How is the Bible the inspired word of God?

God is the original source that inspired the Bible.

What is the central theme of the Bible?

God's love for humanity

What two senses does the Church teach us to consider when interpreting the scriptures?

• Literal sense: The direct meaning of the Scriptures.

• Spiritual sense: Reading between the lines to understand the greater meaning of the Scriptures.

 Old Testament

 prepares us for the coming of Christ, and its laws, covenants, and prophecies.

The Old Testament mainly includes Israel's history and God’s law.

New Testament

focuses on Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.

The New Testament helps us fully understand the meaning of the Old Testament.