Tags Theology II Honors Final Exam

The passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.

Paschal Mystery

Four possiblities of Jesus Christ

Liar--> He knows he isn't what he says he is

Lunatic--> He thinks he is Son of God but isn't

Lord--> Jesus is what he says he is, he is the Son of God

Unfounded--> He didn't exist or didn't mean what he said.

3 responses to the claims that Jesus is NOT the Lord

Power of Jesus --> Miracles

Martyrdom of his Followers--> The death of his early followers in horrific ways.

Authenticity of the Gospels --> One of the most meticulously copied ancient writings.

Why did Jesus come into the world?

To save us from sin and death

What is originial holiness? What are the effects of original holiness?

The original state of human beings in their relationship with God, sharing in the divine life in full communion with him. Effects included superior knowledge, self-control, and immortality.

What is sanctifying grace?

The grace that heals our human nature wounded by sin and restores us to friendship with God by giving us a share in the divine life of the Trinity. It is a supernatural gift of God, infused into our souls by the Holy Spirit, that continues the work of making us holy.

Why did God create?

To share in his glory, goodness, and love.

Why did God make human beings?

God made humans to know him, to love him, and to serve him in this life and be with him in the next.

What is original justice?

The original state of complete communion and harmony with God between Adam and Eve before the fall.

How did God create the universe?

"Ex Nihilio" out of nothing. He spoke it into existence.

What does the Creed mean by God is "One"

There is only ONE God, he is not in competition with other gods.

What does the Creed mean by God is "Father"

He is a person, he is relational.

What does the Creed mean by God is "Almighty"

Omnipotent--> All powerful, there are no other beings greater than him. He is supreme.

Omnisicent--> All knowing.

Omnipresent--> He is everywhere.

What does the Creed mean by God is "Creator"

He is the source and origin of all that exists.

What does it mean that man is created in God's "image and likeness"

Man is a person, has intellect and will, an immortal soul, and inherent dignity.

What are angels?

Created spirits without bodies.

How do Angels help us?

Praying for us, Act as Messengers from God to us, and serving as Guardian angels.

What are the different ranks of angels from greatest to least?

Cherubim, Seraphim, Archangels, and Angels and Archangels.

Who are the three guardian angels? What do they do?

St Michael--> Warrior angel who battles against the devil.

St Gabriel--> A messenger angel of God's good news.

St Raphael-->A healing angel for spiritual and physical wounds.

Who receives a guardian angel?

Every single human being.

Did God create the fallen angels as evil from the start? Explain the fall of the fallen angels?

No, they were angels who rejected God's mercy and committed the sin of pride, the first sin, and now have become demons.

What is Pride (The first sin committed by the rebel angels)

To think of oneself as greater than one actually is.

What is another name for fallen angels?

demons

Do fallen angels have the ability to repent and go back to heaven? Why or why not?

No, because they are fully aware of their actions and the consequences of those actions. They will suffer eternal punishment and separation from God.

How do fallen angels harm us?

Ordinarily--> Demons harm us by tempting us to sin and turn away from God.

Extra-Ordinarily--> Demons can exercise greater control over us if we allow them to.

What is the definition of temptation? What are the sources of temptation?

The invitation to commit sin or some kind of evil. The sources are the world, the flesh, and the devil.

How do we fight against fallen angels?

Be in the state of sanctifying grace, pray (especially to Christ and the Blessed Mother), avoid occult activity and false religion, and receive the sacraments often.

Describe in detail the original sin.

The Original Sin was pride and disobedience, the rebel angels went against God's love and were cast out of heaven.

What are the 3 effects of the Original Sin? List and define each of them.

Ignorance—> The inability to know God easily or well and an unawareness of God's presence.

Concupiscence—> A strong inclination to sin.

Mortality—> The reality of pain, suffering, and death.

What does it mean that human beings are born in Original Sin and do not have sanctifying grace?

That we lack the grace that Adam and Eve had with God before the Fall. We must receive Baptism to free us from the effects of Original Sin.

What is the Protoevangelium? Describe it in detail.

"First Gospel", Genesis 3:15 "I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and hers." This is God's announcement of a Savior, Jesus Christ. The woman is Eve and the offspring is Humanity. Symbolically Mary is the woman and the offspring is Jesus.

What does it mean that the "wage of sin is death"

Someone or something must die to "pay the price" and "bridge the gap" created by sin.

Define Sacrifice

The offering of a visible object.

How does sacrifice take place?

The object is effected by a transformation or destruction.

Why offer sacrifice?

To acknowledge the greatness of God.

Which book of the Bible describes the Sacrifice of Abraham?

Genesis 22

What is the sacrifice of Abraham?

Abraham was to sacrifice his son, Issac.

How does the sacrifice of Abraham take place?

Abraham was to kill Issac atop Mount Moriah, ultimately it was stoped by God. Instead, Abraham and Issac sacrificed a ram.

Why did the Sacrifice of Abraham take place?

To test Abraham's faith and obedience to God by sacrificing his son.

Which book of the Bible describes the Passover?

Exodus 12

What is the Passover sacrifice?

The Israelites are to sacrifice a lamb for each house.

How does the Passover sacrifice take place.

After killing the lamb and roasting it, its blood was to be spread on the doorpost of every Israelite home. The angel of death would "Passover" and spare their first born son.

Why does the Passover sacrifice take place?

To free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and to allow them to return to the promised land.

What are the connections between the Passover and the paschal mystery?

The Lamb of Passover and Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. Both are sacrificed.

What does it mean that human beings are born in Original Sin and do not have Sanctifying grace?

Adam and Eve had Superior Knowledge, Self-Control, and Immortality. With the Fall, we, human beings, lost this

Name the two main parts of the Mass where Sacrifice is emphasized

The Offertory and Consecration

Assess the role of trust and surrender in both Abraham's experience and in Catholic participation of mass.

Abraham trusted in God so much that he was willing to kill his son, Issac, as sacrifice to God. Catholics trust in God as they attend mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.

Who were the first 3 kings of Israel?

Saul, David, Solomon

How is God's promise to David fulfilled?

Through Jesus Christ.

Which king built the temple?

Solomon

What was the purpose of the Temple in ancient Israel?

Sacrifice and to worship God.

How did sacrifices take place in the Temple?

A priest would bring an animal up to the altar and kill it.

What are the connections between the sacrifices of the Temple and Jesus' sacrifice?

Jesus is the victim, the "Lamb of God" who was sacrificed.

What is the Hebrew word for "prophet" and what does it mean?

Nabi--> To call or proclaim

What is a prophet?

A bearer and interpreter of the Word of God. Their mission was to communicate God's will to be there or his own time, but also to look to a forward age.

What did the prophets speak about?

That the Messiah would rule Earth, and create a new kingdom

Who are 6 prophets from the Old Testament?

Isaiah, Daniel, Micah, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Amos (There is more)

Two Old Testament prophecies of hope and how they are fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

(Isaiah 7:14)--> The Coming of the Messiah

(2 Samuel 7)--> Descendant of King David

(Many others)

What is the Incarnation?

How the Son of God became man.

When did the Incarnation happen?

At the Annunciation

In which Gospel does the Annunciation happen?

Luke

What is the Annunciation?

When the archangel Gabriel told Mary that she would give birth to the Savior.

How is Mary the "new Eve"?

Her "yes" reverses the "no" of original sin.

What is the Hypostatic Union?

The belief that Jesus is one person with 2 natures, human and divine.

When and where did the dogma of the Hypostatic Union be defined?

Council of Chalcedon (451 AD)

Why did the Incarnation happen?

The original sin was committed by man and so man must "pay the price" of sin. Only God, who is infinite, could atone for the sins of human history: past, present, and future.

Who are the members of the Holy Family?

Jesus, Mary, Joseph

Who is the perfect human being, remained a virgin before and after Jesus' birth, and is known as the "ever virgin."

Mary

Not perfect, is a "righteous man," and studied Jewish law devoutly.

Joseph

Why do we call Mary the "Mother of God."

Because Jesus is true God and Mary is his mother, we call her the "Mother of God."

Greek for God bearer

Theotokos

What are the possible explanations for Jesus' "brothers and sisters."

1. They are his cousins, as the word for brother and cousins are the same in Greek.

2. They could be Joseph's kids from his deceased wife from a previous marriage.

Refers to the manifestation of God.

Epiphany

What are the three epiphanies in the Bible.

Visit of the Magi, The Baptism of Jesus, and the Wedding at Cana.

What were the three gifts of the Magi and what do they mean.

Gold--> Fiting for a king. It symbolizes how Jesus is king of Heaven and Earth.

Frankincense--> Fiting for a priest. Priests burned incense

Myrrh--> An expensive performed oil used for Jewish burial. It symbolizes that Jesus came to die for our sins.

Jesus is one person with both _____ and ________ natures

human, divine

There are __ recorded words of St. Joseph in the bible.

no

St. Joseph moved the Holy Family to ______ during the persecution of Herod.

Egypt

After the death of Herod, Joseph moved the Holy Family to...

Nazareth

Some of the only events of Jesus' early life are...

1. Presentation in the Temple

2. The Flight into Egypt

3. The Boy Jesus in the Temple

Who was the prophet that met baby Jesus in the Temple and said he would be the "light of revelation to the nations."

Simeon

What King ordered the killing of all newborn boys upon hearing of the coming of the King of the Jews?

Herod

Jesus was born in...

Bethlehem

The babies murdered by Herod's troop in order to attempt to kill the savior are known as the...

Holy Innocents

Explain what John meant when he said he wasn't good enough to untie Jesus' sandals.

He is not worthy enough as a sinner to untie the sandals of the Son of God.

Who is John the Baptist's cousin?

Jesus Christ

What did baptism mean in the time of Jesus?

A sign of repentance and change.

Why was John baptizing people?

John was the forerunner of the Messiah and the last prophet. John was baptizing and calling people to repentance to prepare the way for Jesus.

In which Gospels is the baptism of Jesus found?

Mark, Matthew, and Luke, but also referenced in John.

Why was Jesus Baptized?

"To fulfill all righteousness", to be a good example so that all can follow him, repent and be baptized. Signifies the paschal mystery (his dying and resurrection).

What 3 things happen when Jesus is Baptized and what do they mean?

The heavens are "torn open," the "Holy Spirit descends on Jesus," the voice from heaven speaks, "this is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased." These aspects show Christ's divinity, foreshadows the paschal mystery and what Baptism does for us.

What is the Kingdom of God? Describe in detail?

The world that Jesus came to create here on Earth. Identifiable, not by ethnicity or borders, but by witness and good actions of the followers of Christ.

How did Jesus proclaim the Kingdom of God?

Calling people to repentance: "Turn away from sin and believe in the Gospel." Preaching and teaching about it openly. Frequently using parables.

Why did Jesus perform Miracles?

To show forth his divinity as the Son of God. The miracles Jesus performed for some, demonstrate the salvation that he offers for the many who believe in Him and follow Him.

What are the 4 types of miracles that Jesus performed?

Nature, Healing, Exorcism, and Resurrection

What are Christ's healings a sign of?

His compassion and mercy for those who are suffering, outcast, or marginalized.

How does Jesus heal?

With words or with physical touch, sometimes with other signs and symbols (mud, spit, a "groan").

How does Jesus perform exorcisms?

By a word of command.

What are 2 examples of Jesus' healing miracles?

Man born blind and the Centurion's servant.

What are 2 examples of Jesus' exorcism miracles?

Mary Magdalene and her 7 demons and the Gerasene demoniac.