Life in Christ: What is Life in Christ

What are the two categories of Virtue?

Theological and Cardinal

Define Virtue

A habit of doing good

Define Theological Virtue

The most important virtues because they deal with our relationship with God and bind us to him, they are gifts from God

What are the Theological Virtues?

Faith, Hope, and Charity/Love

Define Faith

The ability to believe in God and accept his plan for us

What are the five ways to strengthen our faith?

Read Scripture, Reflect on Sacred Mysteries, Prayer, Associate with people of faith, Act it

How does reading scripture strengthen our faith?

It reveals the history of God’s relationship with humanity

How does reflecting on sacred mysteries strengthen our faith?

It allows us to think about the things that God has revealed to us

How does prayer strengthen our faith?

It is communicating with God, and the more we communicate with him, the stronger our relationship becomes

How does associating with people of faith strengthen our faith?

We can be positively influenced by their example

How does acting our faith help to strengthen it?

When we practice it

Define Hope

Comes from faith, assures us that God will keep his promises, it gives us strength and courage to face the future. It is a sacred trust

What are the two ways to strengthen hope?

Prayer and Participation in the Eucharist

How does prayer strengthen hope?

Communication builds trust

How does participation in the Eucharist strengthen hope?

We gain strength from Jesus and the entire Church community

Define Charity/Love

It is the fulfillment of human happiness, it is what makes us fully human

What are the Four Types of Love?

Storge, Philia, Eros, Agape

Define Storge

A natural affection or liking, acquaintance love

Define Philia

Friendship love

Define Eros

Romantic love

Define Agape

It translates to “To wish well and desire good",” it is selfless unconditional love

How is Love a foundation of Christian life

It is based on love of God, love of self, and love of others, God is love

How is Love Reflected in the Trinity?

Father is the Giver, Son is the Receiver, Spirit is the relationship of love that exists between the Father and the Son

Explain Christian Love

Not an emotion, it is a decision and commitment to follow Christ

Define Cardinal Virtues

The source of all good

What are the four Cardinal Virtues?

Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude, Justice

Define Prudence

The ability to determine right from wrong and having the strength to do what is right

Define Temperance

The ability to act in all things in a moderate reasonable way

Define Fortitude

The ability to face difficulty with courage and hope

Define Justice

The ability to give others their due even in the face of personal loss

Define Misunderstood Virtues

Not official virtues of the Church, but they are habits of doing good

Define Religion

The expression of a relationship, with whatever a person believes God to be

Define Forgiveness

The ability to pardon others without resentment

Define Patience

Calmness in the midst of stress

Define Tolerance

The acceptance of other people’s views and opinions

Define Humility

Recognition of one’s true worth including their weaknesses and limitations

Define Modesty

Observing properties in speech, dress, and behavior

Define Meekness

Patience under injury or insult

Define Chastity

Proper use of sexuality, it directs sexual behavior in and out of marriage

Define Virginity

The state or way of life in which sexual abstinence in a total commitment

Define Celibacy

State of Virginity imposed by the Catholic Church on clerics of the Roman Rite

What are the two types of reality?

Objective and Subjective

Define Objective reality

That which actually exists or is true, refers to facts

Define Subjective Reality

That which an individual perceives to be true, refers to opinions

What do Objective and Subjective Reality make to combine?

Good Decisions

Define Gifts of the Holy Spirit

God-given abilities that help us live a Christian life with God’s help

Define fruits of the Holy Spirit

Described as the firstfruits of eternal glory.

Define Magisterium

The official teaching authority of the Church.