Religion exam year 10 semester 1

Gathering

Coming together for a shared purpose for example mass

Commemoration

Remembering and honoring a significant event like the eucharist

Sacrament

A visible sign of god’s grace like baptism

Why is gathering important

it improves mental and physical health

Community

group of people sharing common values like the church like the church is a community of believers

Relational

connected to others in meaningful way like humans are relational beings

Liturgy

the public worship of the church like the eucharistic liturgy is central to catholic worship.

3 types of gatherings

social, cultural and recreational gatherings

How does the text connect the concept of the trinity

trinity teaches that god as a unified relationship of three distinct persons.

Passover

Jewish feast commemorating liberation

Covenant

a sacred agreement between god and people

Sacrifice

offering something valuable to god

Memorial

a way of remembering something significant

Deliverance

being saved from oppression

Oppression

harsh treatment or control over a group

Liberation

the act of being freed from something restrictive

Eucharist

the eucharist is the catholic sacrament in which bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ, commemorating the last supper and Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.

What was life of jews under roman rule

Jewish people has to face lots of enslavement under the roman rule.

Why was the Passover significant

Passover signified that Jesus would free all people from sin in the old testament.

Why do Christians still celebrate the eucharist today

the Christians remember Jesus’ sacrifice for them and his body is the eucharist.

What does “do this in remembrance of me” mean

it symbolizes Jesus last words with his disciples and it shows that the modern world should believe in Christ.

What are the four elements of worship

gathering, shared stories, nourishment and take-away

Shared stories

scripture readings-communication

Gathering

community coming together- not being alone

Nourishment

receiving the communion- sustains our souls

Take-away

living faith in daily life

Meaning of the eucharist

heart of catholic worship, it is a sacrament, memorial, sacrifice and nourishment.

Transubstantiation

the belief that during the eucharist, the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ.

Vatican and the modern mass

through participation, responses, actions, local languages and highlight the church’s mission.

Why do you think the eucharist has remained central for catholic worship for over 2000 years

it is symbolic and real representation of Christ’s sacrifice and presence, unity and powerful act of faith.

Symbol

refers to this historic meaning of someone or something

Spirituality

State, quality of fact, a universal experience

Spirituality

For meaning, purpose and connection with something greater than oneself.

What makes an experience a spiritual experience?

Feel more connected to and express more feelings.

How is Aboriginal spirituality passed on?

song lines, dance and art

How is catholic spirituality passed on?

scripture, sacraments, liturgy and music

Connection the land

Aboriginal people believe the land is alive while catholic believe it’s God’s creation. Both see the Earth is sacred

Expression through art

Aboriginal - Dreaming stories passed through song lines, paintings, dances and storytelling.

Catholic - Stained glass windows, symbols, candles, music and scripture.

Both- use art to express spiritual truth

Creator or divine being

Aboriginal - many groups speak of a creator spirit

Catholic- believe in one god, known as trinity

Difference - one focuses on ancestral and creator presence in the land, the other on personal and loving God.

How spirituality is passed on?

Aboriginal - Spirituality though through elders, stories, art and dance and time in country

Catholic - passed through scripture and teachings

both value community

Identity and belonging

Aboriginal - person belongs to country

Catholic - person belongs through baptism in church

both offer a deep sense of purpose for each individual

sign of cross

reminder of trinity and Christ’s sacrifice

Blessing with Holy spirit

Renewal of baptismal promises

Procession

movement towards God or sacred action

Laying on of hands

Passing on of the Holy Spirit or healing power

Anointing with oil

sealing or preparing someone for God’s mission

Purpose

Welcome someone into the church and begin a faith life

show a person is growing and ready to join

Symbols or actions

catholic - water, candle, oil, bread and wine

aboriginal - body paint, songs and dances

Who is involved

person priest godparents and church community

person, elders and community members

Spiritual meaning

shows that the person belongs to God and church

connects the person to their land

When it happens

Often as a baby(baptism) or teen(reconciliation and eucharist)

Usually during teenage years depending on customs.