Religion Exam Review

Gr 9 - Gullace Isidori

Catholic Book

A collection of 73 Books divided into Chapters and Verses

Christ

Meaning "anointed one"

Resurrection

The rising of Jesus from the dead after Good Friday

Ascension

A new life after death

Apostle

"One sent out" to complete a task or act in place of the sender

Disciple

Meaning "student" or follower of a particular teacher, specifically Jesus

Covenant

A binding agreement or promise made by 2 or more individuals

BC

Before Christ, time period before Jesus' birth

BCE

Before the Common Era, time period before Jesus' birth

AD

Anno Domini, time period after Jesus' birth

CE

Common Era, time period after Jesus' birth

Bible

A small library of books written by different people guided by God's Holy Spirit

Old Testament

Also known as Hebrew Scriptures, showing God's love and basis of Jewish religion

Pentateuch

Greek for "five scrolls," includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy

Prophetic Books

Divided into Former Prophets and Latter Prophets

New Testament

Also known as Christian Scriptures, showing Jesus' love and teachings

Gospels

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, narrating the life of Jesus

Letters from Paul

Written by an early church leader and missionary

Three Stages of Biblical Development

Experience, Understanding, and Passing on stories

Three Types of Histories

Oral, Written, and Edited History

Literalist Approach

Reading the Bible word for word

Contextualist Approach

Putting words into context for better understanding

10 Literary Forms in the Bible

Myth, List, Prophecy, Law, Sermon, History, Letter, Proverb, Parables, Psalm

Truths in the Bible

Scientific, Historical, Moral, Proverbial, Symbolic, Religious truths

Creation

Understanding Creation, De-Creation, and Re-Creation

Adam and Eve

First man and woman who disobeyed God

Sin

Humans create sin, leading to alienation from God and others

Tree of Knowledge

Symbolizing moral knowledge and choice between righteousness and sin

Covenants - Abraham, Moses, and Noah

Holy agreements with God based on love and trust

The Story of Moses

Oppression, Hope, and Delivery

The Ten Commandments

Laws based on love to protect, guide, and unite us

Beatitudes

Eight statements by Jesus on achieving good values and blessings

Beatitudes

A series of directives guiding individuals on their journey to be with God, emphasizing spiritual values over earthly happiness.

Commandments

Laws focusing on what not to do, with consequences for breaking them, contrasting the Beatitudes' inspirational nature.

Blessed

Indicates experiencing heavenly and spiritually significant events, emphasizing the importance of the statements in the Beatitudes.

Stewardship of the Earth

The responsibility to care for God's creation, including both people and the planet, ensuring preservation for future generations.

Human Dignity

The belief that all humans are sacred and deserve respect, regardless of various factors, following the principle of treating others as oneself.

Preferential Option for the Poor

Emphasizes prioritizing the needs of vulnerable members in society, reflecting morality through caring for the less fortunate.

Mustard Seed Parable

Illustrates how small actions can lead to significant impacts, encouraging individuals to contribute to preserving God's creation.

Good Samaritan

Encourages treating others with compassion and helping those in need, reflecting the principle of loving one's neighbor.

Judgement of Nations

Describes how serving others is serving Christ, emphasizing the importance of love and care for one another.

Virtues

Inherent qualities enabling individuals to perform good acts and give their best, including theological virtues like faith, hope, and love, and cardinal virtues like prudence and justice.

Vocation

A call from God to follow Jesus, spreading the good word and using one's gifts to love God and neighbors.

Forms of Prayer

Blessing, Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving, and Praise, expressing acknowledgment, requests, gratitude, and love towards God.

Sacraments

Signs of Jesus in life, means of receiving God's grace, including sacraments of initiation, healing, and service of communion.

Baptism

Initiation sacrament symbolizing new life in Christ, cleansing from original sin, and resurrection to a life of faith.

Confirmation

Initiation sacrament reaffirming faith in Jesus, strengthening the gift of the Holy Spirit, and sealing one's commitment.

Eucharist

Initiation sacrament commemorating the Last Supper, nourishing faith in Jesus through the reception of His body and blood.

Reconciliation/Penance

Healing sacrament for receiving God's forgiveness and healing grace through confession and absolution.

Anointing of the Sick

Healing sacrament uniting the sick with Jesus' suffering, bringing forgiveness of sins and healing grace.

Matrimony

Sacrament uniting a man and woman as a sign of unity between Jesus and His Church, requiring consent and symbolizing unending love.

Holy Orders

Men are ordained as priests, deacons, or bishops to serve as spiritual leaders and carry on the teachings of the apostles.

Signs of Holy Orders

Include laying of hands for blessing and anointing with oil to be chosen and sent out to minister to others.

Symbols of Holy Orders

Represented by oil for strength and touch for calling upon the Holy Spirit.

Five Kinds of Love

Companionship, Friendship, Family Love, Sexual Love, Charity (Hetaireia, Philia, Storge, Eros, Agape).

Chastity

Being in control of physical and emotional sexual urges, a process of self-mastery and self-control for true freedom.

Intimacy & Sexuality

The Catholic Church requires marriage and openness to procreation for love-giving and life-giving sexual intercourse.

Discipleship

Following a teacher or school of thought, and in Scriptures, it means learning and obeying teachings.

Goals of Discipleship

Loving God, family, and neighbors, being filled with the Holy Spirit, holy and pure, bearing spiritual fruit, among others.

Outline of Discipleship

Putting Christ first, daily devotional time, Bible study, witnessing, attending church, serving others, being teachable, giving, and showing fruits of the Spirit.

Terms to Know

Lent, Genesis, Advent, Exodus, Pentecost, Justice, Fortitude, Love, Prudence, Temperance, Myth, Psalm, Law, Parable, Proverb.