Religion 3-4

Christian Meditation

Christian Meditation

A form of prayer focused on contemplation and spiritual reflection.

Examen

A reflective prayer examining one's day and experiences in the presence of God.

Visio Divina

A form of prayer that involves viewing and contemplating sacred images.

Five Forms of Prayer

Blessing/Adoration, Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving, and Praise.

Ritual vs. Routine

Ritual involves sacred actions with meaning, while routine is a regular practice without inherent significance.

Four Traits of Rituals

1. Passes on tradition, 2. Needs our bodies, 3. Accompanied by words, 4. Forms a community.

Seven Sacraments

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Marriage.

Baptism

Celebrates becoming part of God’s family.

Eucharist

Celebrates Christ’s body.

Penance and Reconciliation

Celebrates asking for forgiveness.

Anointing of the Sick

Celebrates praying for the sick.

Holy Orders

Celebrates joining the church’s ministry.

Marriage

Celebrates forming an alliance with another person, highlighting love.

Signs vs. Symbols

Signs convey a direct message or instruction, while symbols represent deeper meanings and connections.

What can symbols do?

Symbols can express complex ideas, emotions, or beliefs.

Why do we need symbols?

Symbols help us communicate and understand spiritual or abstract concepts.

Global Citizenship

Recognizing and acting upon responsibilities to the global community.

Global Village

The concept of the world as an interconnected community through communication and technology.

Interrelated World

The idea that nations and people are interconnected and impact each other environmentally, socially, and economically.