World Cultures Semester 1 Finals

What are the five principles of religious literacy

Two religions

Religions are internally diverse

Religions evolve and change

Religions are embedded in culture

All knowledge is situated

What are the 2 approaches?

The devotional approach and cultural studies approach

Devotional approach

Stating your own beliefs and ideals

Cultural studies approach

Considering all religions and cultures with different beliefs

When is using a religious approach appropriate?

In a place devoted to practicing religion

When is using a cultural studies approach appropriate?

In an academic setting

Religions are internally

diverse

What is one example of the 2nd principle, Religions are Internally Diverse?

7 days of creation, 7 periods of time for creation, the big bang guided by God

Why is the 2nd principle, religions are internally diverse, important?

It brings new ideas and perspectives

Religions evolve and

change

What does the 3rd principle, religions evolve and change, mean?

throughout time, religions change because of new concepts, studies, interpretations, and historical events

Religions are embedded in

culture

What is an example of the 4th principle, religions are embedded in culture?

Our weekends come from the sabbath and day to go to church

All knowledge is

situated

What does the 5th principle, all knowledge is situated, mean?

religious knowledge is nuanced by societal and knowledge aspects

What are the 4 parts of mass

Gathering Rites

Liturgy of the Word

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Concluding Rites

What is the order of Liturgy of the Word

First Reading

Responsorial Psalm

Second Reading

Gospel

Homily

What is the order of Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation

Eucharistic Prayer

Communion

How many sacraments are there

7

What are all the sacraments

Baptism

Reconciliation

Communion

Confirmation

Matrimony

Holy Orders

Anointing of the Sick

What are the symbols of baptism

water, oil, candle, white garment

What is the purpose of baptism

to lessen the tendency towards sin, welcome into God’s family

What is the symbol of reconciliation

words of absolution

What is the purpose of reconciliation

forgiveness

What are the symbols of communion

bread, wine, meal-sharing

What is the purpose of communion

renew baptismal commitment

What is the symbol of confirmation

chrism/oil

What is the purpose of confirmation

receive the gifts of the holy spirit, renew baptismal commitment

What are the symbols of matrimony

vows, rings

What is the purpose of matrimony

strengthening a bond

What is the symbol of holy orders

hands

What is the symbol of anointing of the sick

OIl

What is the purpose of anointing of the sick?

Healing, strengthening

What makes Anointing of the Sick different compared to other sacraments

It can be done as many times as needed

How many stations of the cross are there

14

When God created the world, it was

good

Concupiscence

humans’ tendency towards sin

What tree did Adam and Eve eat from that they were not supposed to

The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Bad

Who tempted Eve into eating the fruit

a serpent/satan

What is Adam and Eve’s event of sin called?

The Fall

What are the 4 types of sin (besides original)

Mortal

Venial

Personal

Social

Mortal sin

Knowing and willful violation of God’s law; extreme

Venial sin

Slight sin that injures the relationship with God

Personal sin

Sin committed every day by individuals

Social sin

Sinfulness of society; something you’re born into

Incarnation directly translates to

“to make flesh”

Incarnation

The embodiment of the Son of God, Jesus Christ

Jesus is also called

The Word

Reasons for the Incarnation

Forgiveness of sins

Humans might know the depths of God’s love

Model of Holiness

Humanity = Divinity

Jesus was a

Rebel

Voice for the Voiceless

Suffering Servant

Radical

person who shares something political or social that is new and different from tradiiton

What was Jesus’ new law?

Love one another

Jesus embraced

poverty

Jesus healed people on the

Sabbath

Jesus was a voice for people such as

Gentiles

Prostitutes

Women

Tax collectors

Lepers

Jesus was a suffering servant because he

was tortured and crucified

How many sacraments does Protestantism have?

2; baptism and communion

In Catholicism, the bread and wine is

Jesus’ body and blood via transubstantiation

In Protestantism, the bread and wine is

a representation of Jesus

Catholicism follows

the rules of the Bible AND church authority

Protestantism follows

the rules of the Bible ONLY

You can be saved in Catholicism by

living a Jesus-like life

You can be saved in Protestantism by

having a strong relationship with God

In Protestantism, women can

be priests/part of the clergy

Primeval history

the time before the invention of writing and recording of historical data

Angel

a messenger of God

Our soul is

immortal

Original Holiness

the original state of human beings in their relationship with God

Original Justice

the original state of Adam and Eve before the fall; complete harmony