Theology Unit 4 Study Guide

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What is Hell in Christian theology?

A spiritual realm of evil and suffering.

What is Heaven?

Eternal life with God.

What does the Paschal Mystery encompass?

The Crucifixion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ.

What is Redemption?

The Salvation won for us by Jesus by paying the price of his death.

What is Discernment?

A decision-making process that separates what is truly good from what appears good but is a lie.

What is Grace?

The free and undeserved gift that God gives us to respond to our vocation to become his adopted children.

What is the Magisterium?

The living teaching office of the Church.

What is Hope in theology?

One of the theological virtues where the believer expects God to fulfill God’s promise.

What is Repentance?

A change of mind and heart, a turning away from sin.

What does Eschatology study?

It teaches about the last things: death, judgment, heaven, Purgatory, hell, the Second Coming of Christ, and the resurrection of the body.

What is Life-long conversion?

Giving up sin and self-centeredness and embracing a God-centered and holy life.

What is Mortal sin?

A grave infraction of the law of God that destroys divine life in the sinner's soul.

What is Sanctifying Grace?

The grace that heals fallen human nature and gives a share in the divine life of the Blessed Trinity.

What is the Grace of justification?

The action of God that frees you from sin and communicates God’s righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ.

What is Concupiscence?

Human appetites or desires that remain disordered due to Original Sin.

What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Outpourings of God’s gifts that help you live a Christian life, including wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.

What are the Fruits of the Holy Spirit?

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and chastity.

What is Consecrated life?

A permanent state of life characterized by the profession of the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

What is Purgatory?

The final purification of those who die in God’s grace and friendship, needing cleansing to enter heaven.

What is the Beatific vision?

Seeing God 'face-to-face' in heaven; the source of eternal happiness.

What is a Vocation?

A call from God to be holy and to be disciples of Jesus Christ.

What is Conversion?

A radical reorientation away from sin, evil, and selfishness toward God.

What is Discipleship?

Following Christ by spreading his message in word and actions of love.

What is Holiness?

The state of being holy and sacred or consecrated to holy life.

What is Evangelization?

The proclamation of Christ and the Good News of the Gospel.

What is a Conscience?

A person's secret sanctuary that helps discern between good and evil.

What is Stewardship?

Taking care of what has been given to you by sharing time, talent, treasure, and tradition.

What are the four ways to become Stewards?

By sharing our time, talent, treasure, and tradition.

What are the seven steps to holiness?

Prayer, faith, repentance, sacraments, charity, humility, and perseverance.

What is Theosis?

The process of becoming united with God, growing in holiness.

What is the greatest theological virtue?

Charity, also known as love.

What is hope?

A theological virtue where the believer expects God to fulfill His promise.

What is stewardship?

Taking care of what is given to you by God,

How does life-long conversion relate to the Paschal Mystery?

Just as Jesus rose from the dead, conversion brings newness of life, grace, and spiritual renewal.

How is our baptism related to the Paschal Mystery?

Baptism spiritually unites us with Christ’s death through immersion and signifies participation in Christ’s resurrection.

How is the Eucharist related to the Paschal Mystery?

The Eucharist commemorates Jesus’ sacrificial death and celebrates his resurrection.

Why is the Eucharist considered the sacrament of sacraments?

It contains the real presence of Christ, unlike other sacraments that contain only grace.

What does it mean to share in the Paschal Mystery with Christ?

It involves partaking in his death due to our sins.

What is the teaching of the Resurrection of the body?

At the end of time, all the dead will be raised, and their bodies reunited with their souls.

What does it mean to be born from above according to Jesus?

Experiencing spiritual rebirth to enter the kingdom of heaven.

What is Particular Judgment?

The judgment of your soul by God after death.

What is Final Judgment?

The judgment that occurs at the end of the world.

What is the role of charity in faith?

Charity allows us to love others with God’s love.

What is the role of Conscience?

It helps discern between good and evil.

What does it mean to be work experienced?

Understanding professionalism, dependability, adaptability, ethics, and teamwork.