Theology Final Exam Study Guide

5 core values of Cor Jesu Academy

1. catholic faith-based community

2. excellence in education

3. personal integrity

4. caring community

5. service to others

When was CJA founded?

1956

Who is the founder of the ASCJ?

Blessed Clelia Merloni

Reparation

Making amends for something one did wrong that caused harm to another person or led to loss.

Charism of CJA

"Sharing the Love of the Heart of Christ"

5 Elements of the Sacred Hearts

Heart, blood, crown of thorns, fire, cross

What does the Heart symbolize?

His profound love for us

What does the Blood symbolize?

His Sacrifice

What does the Crown of Thorns symbolize?

The suffering he endured and sin

What does the Fire symbolize?

His passionate love for humanity

What does the Cross symbolize?

His death and resurrection

Divine Revelation

God's self-communication through which he makes known the mystery of his divine plan

Natural Revelation

The process by which God makes himself known to human reason through the created world.

Oral Tradition

the custom of passing along stories by speech

Written Tradition

when oral tradition is eventually put into writing

Torah/Pentateuch

The first five books of the Bible

Salvation History

The story of God's saving action in human history

Theophany

A manifestation or appearance of God to man. This can be in the form of his glory, a medium such as a storm or fire, or in the Person of Jesus Christ on earth.

Covenant

A binding agreement

Divine Inspiration

The special guidance that the Holy Spirit gave to the human writers of the Bible

Stages of development in Bible scripture

event occurs, oral, written/canon

Relationship between the Old and New Testament

The New Testament fulfills and completes the Old Testament

Patriarch

the male head of a family or tribe

Who is the first patriarch of Judaism?

Abraham

Who is Abraham's wife?

Sarah

What was the name of Abraham and Sarah's maid-servant?

Hagar

Why did Sarah suggest that Abraham mate with Hagar?

So that he would have an heir.

What is the name of Abraham and Sarah's son?

Isaac

What did Sarah do after Hagar's child was born?

She forced Abraham to throw out Hagar and her son.

Who is Jacob in relation to Abraham?

Grandson of Abraham

Who are the parents of Jacob?

Isaac and Rebekah

Who is Jacob's brother?

Esau

What is Jacob traditionally considered the ancestor of?

Israelites

What name was given to Jacob after it was changed?

Israel

How many sons did Jacob have?

12 sons

What did Jacob's 12 sons become known as?

The 12 Tribes of Israel

When did CJA move to Affton?

1965

Sacred Heart Devotions at CJA

First Friday, images of the Sacred Heart, Adoration

Joseph

Jacob's favorite son

Moses

Led the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt; received the 10 commandments

Promised Land/Canaan

The land promised to the Hebrews by God; It's a land "flowing with milk and honey;"

Passover

The night the Lord passed over the houses of the Israelites marked by the blood of the lamb, and spared the firstborn sons from death.

Samuel

The last of the Judges, and the man chosen by God to anoint Saul and David kings for Israel.

Saul

First king of Israel

David

The second king of Israel, a "man after God's own heart." God made a new covenant with all the nations through David.

Solomon

David's son who built a temple to God. He was the third king of Israel and is famous for his wisdom.

Temple of Jerusalem

central place of worship for Jewish adherents. made by Solomon

Prophet

messenger of God

Joshua

Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land

Role of Prophets

to spread god's message

Gospel

good news

Synoptic Gospels

Matthew, Mark, Luke

synogogue

a place for worship for Jewish faith

Gospel Source Theory

Mark was first, and Matthew and Luke used his as a source

Major Jewish Feasts

Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles, Hanukkah

What was the political climate during Jesus' time?

Roman occupation, violence and hate

What do we know about the authors of the Gospel and their audience?

They each wrote for someone different because of their backgrounds

Midrash

A literary form that relates past scriptural events to help explain and interpret present events.

Evangelists

Based on a word for "good news," in general, anyone who actively works to spread the Gospel of Jesus

Jesus

Son of God, Messiah

Mary and Joseph

parents of Jesus

Herod the Great

king of Judea who tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem

Pharisee

A Jewish sect at the time of Jesus known for its strict adherence to the Law.

Sadducees

A Jewish sect at the time of Jesus known for its strong commitment to the Temple in Jerusalem.

Gentile

A non-Jewish person

Pontius Pilate

Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death by crucifixion.

Peter and the 12 apostles

whom Jesus built the Church on

Discipleship

Following Jesus through the way we live our lives

Peter

One of the 12 apostles of Jesus; Roman Catholics consider him to be the first pope, bishop of Rome

Matthew

tax collector turned Apostle

Judas

Apostle who betrayed Jesus

Thomas

Doubted Jesus' resurrection.

Kingdom of God

The reign of God proclaimed by Jesus and begun in his Life, Death, and Resurrection.

Beatitudes

8 guidelines to living, given by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

Mary Magdalene

First to encounter the Risen Christ

Parable

A Jesus story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson

Miracle

an extraordinary event that is beyond human power and brought about by God

Last Supper

A Passover meal which literally became the last meal taken by Christ with his apostles, the night before his Passion. Through this meal, Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist and the priesthood.

Blasphemy

an act, utterance, or writing showing contempt for something sacred

Resurrection

The act of rising from the dead

Appearance to Apostles

-apostles are in a locked room after Jesus died

-Jesus walked through the wall and into the room with them

The Commissioning

-missionaries

-forgive sins

-spread the Gospel

-baptize people

What was the expectation of the coming Messiah?

a mighty king with great power

How was Jesus the "new Moses"?

carries on where Moses left off and brought people salvation

Why was Jesus baptized?

Reveals Jesus' humility and desire to see himself/identify himself among sinners

Where are who baptized Jesus?

John the Baptist; Jordan River (same river the Jews walked through)

What does it mean to be a disciple?

A follower of Jesus

What were the duties of the Apostles?

bear witness to Christ, follow him, and learn from him

Who was the in Ministry of Jesus?

12 apostles, women, anyone who would follow him

Where was the Ministry of Jesus?

Capernaum

What was the Ministry of Jesus?

Parables, stories, and way of living to get to the Kingdom of God

What is the Kingdom of God?

eternal peace with God, and life everlasting

How was Jesus a teacher?

He was always teaching ways to get to heaven, through his actions parables, and homilies

Why was Jesus considered a threat to the Romans?

Jesus was causing chaotic scenes during Passover and the Romans wanted everything to stay under control

Why was Jesus considered a threat to the Jewish leaders?

His miracles would be on Sabbath, and he said that happiness does not come from knowing everything

What sacrament was instituted at the Last Supper?

Eucharist

What does Jesus teach us when he washes their feet?

He came to serve and not to be serve

What is the significance of Jesus being crowned with thorns?

It was a mockery of him saying that he was the king of the Jews

What were the 3 ways that Jesus appeared to the disciples?

ate with them, broke bread and appeared in the locked room

Who did Jesus appear to after his resurrection?

Mary Madeline, Peter, and the apostles