JPII Final - Midterm Questions

What are the 3 Themes in Fides Et Ratio?

The Search for the Truth, Limits of Reason Without Faith, and Faith as a Guide for Reason

What is Relative importance? (According to JPII)

Relative Importance means someone is valued for what they can do (usefulness)

What is Absolute Importance? (According to JPII)

While Absolute Importance means someone is valued for who they are, simply as a person

What is the meaning of God revealing himself to Moses as “I am who am”?

God is self-existent: He doesn’t need anything or anyone to exist. He just is.

What does “I am who am” mean?

God is eternal: He has no beginning or end; He always exists.

How does this name of God distinguish God from his creatures?

God is unchanging: Unlike creatures, God is the same forever.

How does JPII say that he chose his name? Who is he named after?

JPII chose his name to admired two figures, Pope John XXIII (23rd) and Pope Paul VI (6th)

In Redemptor Hominis, JPII writes, “For, by his Incarnation, he, the son of God, in a certain way united himself with each man.” What does this mean? Identify: Who is the son of God, according to JPII?

Jesus Christ is the Son of God

In Redemptor Hominis, JPII writes, “For, by his Incarnation, he, the son of God, in a certain way united himself with each man.” What does this mean? Identify: What is the Incarnation?

The Incarnation means God became man - Jesus took on human nature and was born as a human being

In Redemptor Hominis, JPII writes, “For, by his Incarnation, he, the son of God, in a certain way united himself with each man.” What does this mean? Identify: How does the Incarnation unite the Son of God with each human person?

By becoming human, Jesus shared in our human life, so he is connected to every person. He experienced human joys, struggles, and even death, showing that God is close to every human being 

How does JPII think the Church ought to dialogue with the world? Should it be “on - trend”?

Pope John Paul II said the Church should talk with the world with love and with truth, but not just follow trends. It should be faithful and loving in sharing the truth

In Redemptor Hominis, JPII says that the Church is priest, prophet, and king. Explain how he describes each of those roles. How is the Church called to be priest?

Priest: The church offers prayer and worship, especially through the sacraments, and helps people grow close to God

In Redemptor Hominis, JPII says that the Church is priest, prophet, and king. Explain how he describes each of those roles. How is the Church called to be prophet?

The church speaks the truth of the Gospel, even when it’s hard or unpopular.

In Redemptor Hominis, JPII says that the Church is priest, prophet, and king. Explain how he describes each of those roles. How is the Church called to be king?

The church serves others with love and justice, following Christ’s example of humble leadership