Christ and Culture (Grade 10)

What is anthropology?

A science that studies the origin, development, and customs of human beings.

What are the two branches of anthropology?

Physical anthropology and cultural anthropology.

What are the four truths about humans derived from Genesis 2?

The profession of faith, celebration of the Christian mystery, life in Christ, and Christian prayer.

Describe the creation accounts in Genesis.

The six days of creation and the creation of man and woman in the Garden of Eden.

What are the seven religious truths about humans according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church?

Created in the image and likeness of God, called to happiness and holiness, rational and free, moral beings, have passion and feelings, blessed with conscience, able to sin.

What are the Five Principles of Humanity?

1. Humanity is sacred 2. Lives evolve through reflection 3. Maturity from community 4. Responsibility for choices 5. Seek truth and meaning.

What is considered 'good' according to the creation accounts?

Good is connected to having a good relationship with God.

What is considered 'sin'?

Sin is the breach of a relationship with God, missing the mark.

What are the effects of sin on human relationships?

Sin weakens relationships and tempts us to act against God.

Define culture.

Culture is a set of meanings, beliefs, values, and rules for living, shared by groups.

What is the most basic element of culture?

Actions.

What are the seven traits of culture?

1. Humans create culture 2. Culture consists of a way of doing things 3. Culture is public 4. Culture arises from tradition 5. Rule-governed actions 6. Established through institutions 7. Gives us identity.

What does the term 'symbol' mean?

A symbol represents a deeper meaning and connects to reality beyond our grasp.

What are personal symbols?

Symbols that are unique to an individual.

What are cultural symbols?

Symbols that are widely recognized by a culture, like national flags.

What are universal symbols?

Symbols that have meaning across various cultures, like the cross for Christianity.

Define rituals.

Bodily actions surrounded by language that make symbols meaningful.

Why do rituals use symbols?

To connect us to community and give life meaning.

What is the significance of rituals?

Rituals pass down tradition, involve our bodies, are accompanied by words, and form community.

What does 'secular' mean?

Opposite of religious, worldly, or having no sacred elements.

What does 'privatization of religion' refer to?

More people do not participate in religious activities, making religion a personal affair.

Why is Moses significant for the Hebrew people?

He was called to set the Hebrews free and received the Ten Commandments from God.

How do we understand prophets in a religious context?

Prophets are holy people who serve as spokespersons for God.

What is 'revelation'?

The revealing of God through Jesus.

What are the four stages of revelation?

Creation, Covenant, Prophets, Jesus.

What are the four letters making up the Lord's name?

YHWH.

Who received the Holy Name of God?

Moses received it to share with others.

What does the name YHWH mean?

I am who I am.

What is a 'covenant'?

An agreement or contract, especially between God and the chosen people.

What are the four characteristics of a covenant?

1. Like a treaty or alliance 2. Has conditions 3. Sealed with a ceremony 4. Celebrated with both parties present.

What is at the heart of the Torah?

The Ten Commandments.

What is a parable?

A short story that compares unfamiliar concepts to familiar ones, often with a surprise.

What are the characteristics of a parable?

1. A story 2. A comparison 3. A crisis 4. An ending point 5. About God's Kingdom.

What new name did Jesus reveal for God?

Abba.

What does 'Abba' mean?

Father, daddy, or good father.

What does it mean that Jesus is the 'new covenant'?

God's relationship with Israel is fulfilled and renewed through Jesus.

What is the significance of the face in relationships?

It represents the mystery of the other person and calls us to relate to them.

Define reciprocity.

The expectation that if one person does something for another, the other will reciprocate.

Why is the 'other' significant in relationships?

The other represents your neighbor and should be honored as an image of God.

What is Hetaireia?

Companionship love based on shared interests, not emotional closeness.

What is Storge?

Family love, particularly between children and their parents.

What is Eros?

Romantic or sexual love characterized by passion and pleasure.

What is Philia?

Friendship love characterized by warmth and tenderness.

What is Agape?

Unconditional love that is willing to sacrifice without expecting anything in return.

What is Christian time?

A way of understanding time centered around significant events in relation to God.

What is justice?

The ability to render a person what he or she is due.

What is the difference between distributive justice and judicial justice?

Distributive justice is about fair distribution of goods, while judicial justice involves the legal system when conflicts arise.

What are the main points of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

It defines basic human rights and was proclaimed in 1948.

What is the common good?

The conditions in society that help individuals reach full fulfillment.

What are the six root causes of violence?

A way out, aggression, abuse of power, envy, an act of violence, and fascination with violence.