theology chapter 1 test

Trinity

Central mystery of the Catholic faith involving three persons.

Father

First person of the Trinity, creator of all.

Son

Second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ.

Holy Spirit

Third person of the Trinity, active in believers.

Monotheism

Belief in and worship of one God.

Covenant

Solemn promise creating a sacred relationship.

Doctrine

Official teaching of the Church on faith.

Nicene Creed

Formal statement of Christian belief from 325 AD.

Council of Nicea

Meeting in 325 AD affirming Jesus' divine nature.

Arianism

Heresy claiming Jesus was a created being.

Three-in-One

Concept that God exists as three persons.

Divine Revelation

Knowledge of God revealed beyond human reason.

Ecumenical Councils

Assemblies addressing church doctrine and unity.

Church Fathers

Early theologians shaping Christian doctrine.

Mystery of Faith

Truth revealed by God, beyond human understanding.

Sign of the Cross

Christian ritual symbolizing the Trinity.

Relationship Model

Trinity as a guide for human relationships.

Baptism Liturgy

Ritual reaffirming faith using the Nicene Creed.

Divinity of Jesus

Belief in Jesus as both God and man.

Human Relationships

Should reflect unity seen in the Trinity.

Origin of the Name

Derived from Latin 'trinis', meaning 'threefold'.

Daily Prayer

Trinity invoked in regular Christian prayers.

Divine Economy

God's eternal plan for humanity's salvation.

Incarnation

Jesus Christ becoming man while remaining God.

Mystery of the Trinity

Three Divine Persons inseparable and fully God.

Unmoved Mover

Prime Mover required to avoid endless regress.

First Cause

Every result has a cause; requires a First Cause.

God the Father

First Person of the Trinity; Eternal Source of existence.

Filial Relationship

Father-son relationship between Jesus and God the Father.

Prodigal Son

Parable illustrating God's patient and compassionate love.

Adopted Children

Believers invited to call God 'Father'.

Communion of the Holy Trinity

Invitation to share in divine relationship through Baptism.

True Beatitude

Achieved through Baptism, despite God's care for all.

God's Gender

Judaism and Christianity assert God has no gender.

Anthropomorphize

Attributing human traits to non-human entities.

Jesus' Human Nature

Jesus is fully man with a human nature.

Purpose of Incarnation

To save, share divine love, and teach holiness.

John 1:14

The Word became flesh, sharing God's glory.

Saint Paul's Teaching

Jesus emptied Himself, taking the form of a slave.

Christ

Title for Jesus meaning 'anointed one' in Greek.

Messiah

Hebrew term for 'anointed one', equivalent to Christ.

Divine Mission

Jesus as priest, prophet, and king through anointing.

Christos

Greek term meaning 'the anointed one'.

Holy Spirit

Third person of the Trinity, God's Spirit.

Anointing

Symbol of God's presence and empowerment.

Paraclete

Another name for the Holy Spirit, meaning 'advocate'.

Pentecost

Event when Holy Spirit was sent to disciples.

Trinitarians

Religious order focused on redeeming captives.

Gifts of the Spirit

Special abilities given by the Holy Spirit.

Wisdom

Ability to see God in everyday experiences.

Understanding

Guides correct actions in confusing situations.

Counsel

Also known as Right Judgement, helps choose good.

Fortitude

Courage to do right despite fear.

Knowledge

Empowers learning about faith and understanding.

Piety

Reverence for God, recognizing His authority.

Fear of the Lord

Profound respect for God's power and goodness.

Distinct Persons

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are individual yet unified.

Divine Essence

Shared nature of the three Divine Persons.

Sacred Scripture

Provides evidence for the existence of the Trinity.

Incarnation

God becoming human in Jesus Christ.

Reasons for Incarnation

To save, share love, show holiness, enable divine nature.

Christian Advocate

Holy Spirit assists Christians through prayer and sacraments.

Images of the Holy Spirit

Represented as fire, dove, and wind.

Apostolic Succession

Bishops continue apostles' teachings.

Cultural Pressures

Influences on interpreting apostolic framework.

Persecution

Christians faced ridicule from the Roman Empire.

Heresies

False teachings challenging Christian doctrines.

Arianism

Jesus was born, less than God.

Nestorianism

Jesus as two distinct persons: divine and human.

Docetism

Jesus' humanity was merely an illusion.

Monophysitism

Jesus' divinity absorbed his humanity.

Gnosticism

Salvation through secret knowledge of God.

Mother of God

Mary carried and gave birth to Jesus.

Theotokos

Greek term meaning 'God Bearer'.

Council of Nicea

Declared Jesus as both human and divine.

Council of Chalcedon

Affirmed Jesus' two natures: divine and human.

Nicene Creed

Affirms key doctrines of Catholic faith.

Trinity

One being in three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit.

Four Marks of the Church

One, holy, catholic, apostolic characteristics.

Unity in Faith

Creed underscores community belonging and support.

Jesus' Resurrection

Jesus rose and is seated in Heaven.

Last Judgment

Resurrection of the dead and final judgment.

Catholic Church

Universal church, true faith community.

Human Relationships Model

Trinity exemplifies connection and involvement.

Community Support

Encouraging faithfulness among believers.

Liturgical Celebrations

Occasions for reciting the Nicene Creed.