Religion Q1 Exam OLL

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Genre

different types of books in the bible

free will

a gift from God that allows us to love and also choose good from bad

evangelize

to spread the good news of the gospel and of Jesus through our words and throngs the way we live our lives

Martyr

someone who dies defending their faith

prophets

God prepared his people for the clearest revelation of himself in his son Jesus

pentateuch

torah' for the jewish people

deposit of faith

sacred traditions cannot change church

hypostatic union

two natures of christ fully human and funny divine

Transubstantiation

when the bread and wine truly become the body and blood of christ

Magisterium

teaching office of the church

reparation

to repair damage caused by sin

Divine Revelation

god revealing himself to us over time beginning with creation and ending with jesus and the death of the last apostle john

When was the mass/holy communion instituted?

last supper

How was mass traditionally dismissed in Latin? (which words)

“Ite missa est” “go she (the church) has sent you”

When is the Jewish sabbath?  Christian sabbath?

Jewish- Friday sundown to Saturday sundown Christians- Sunday when christ rose from the dead

Which website can help you find a Catholic church wherever you are?

masstimes.org

Why do we have to attend mass on Sunday?  Does Monday mass “count?”

the lord told us to keep holy his day

no they don’t count

Why is the priesthood so important?

their would be no mass (no eucharist)

How is the mass different from other worship services?

we have the eucharist

Which sins must be confessed before you may receive Holy Communion?

mortal sins

Why is modesty important (especially in mass)?  What does this include?

you can distract others from talking and paying attention to God and to respect others

When did God’s revelation of Himself to us begin?

Creation

Which covenant (promise) did each of these men receive from God?

1. Moses      2.  Noah    3.  Abraham

1. promised land, god would make the israelites a great nation

2. his descendants would number the stars in the sky and the sand on the beach

3. the rainbow, God would not destroy the whole earthy by flood again

What did God telling Moses “I AM” reveal to us?

God is the origin and end of everything

Who is the true author of sacred scripture (the bible)? 

God

Why do Catholic bibles have more books than Protestant ones?

Martin Luther took out some because he didn’t want to teach it in his religion

Who is the new, everlasting covenant?

Jesus

How are human beings the high point of God’s creation?  What did He give us

 that is special?  Why did He do so?

we are made in his image and likeness he gave us free will so we could love him in return

What belief is central (of high importance to our Catholic faith?)

the trinity

Explain what we can know about the mystery of the Holy Trinity.

3 divine persons in one god they all have different roles

How does the New Testament start?  Who do these 4 books mostly speak of?

the gospels (matthew) jesus

Why did Paul write the letters/epistles?

to live a christian life

Which book tells us about the life of the early church?   

Acts of the Apostles

Which book recounts a vision of John while exiled on Patmos?

revelation

Know the Wisdom and Historical Book songs well.

YES!

What are the 4 ends (reasons for) every mass?

petition, adoration, repetition, thanksgiving

Why were you created?

to know love and serve god

The exam will have 27 T/F questions and 23 multiple choice.  There will be no short answer questions.

yes

 “Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ.”

st jerome

“In the beginning was the ———- and the Word was with God and the Word was ———. He was in the beginning with God.  All things came to be through Him…——- 1: 1-2

word, god, john

“Joy is the net of love by which we can capture souls.”

mother teresa

Why is modesty (particularly at mass) so important?  It shows respect for yourself and for God - and others.

It keeps the focus on Jesus - lessens distractions.

How are angels the same as humans? How are they different? Angels are purely spiritual beings

They were never human. We both have free will and intellect.

What does the word “reason” mean?  Is it different from free will? 

to be able to think, understand and make decisions. Free Will is a gift that allows us to use reason. yes it is different

Was the bible always as we find it today?  Who determined the Canon?  When was this decided?

No, it was not.  It was decided in the 300’s A.D. by the Council of Rome.

Who were some of the Old Testament prophets?  What was their job?  Are there prophets today?

Job - Listen to God and share the message with God’s people.  In the OT, to prepare us for Jesus’ coming.  In recent centuries, to prepare us for His second coming.   OT prophets - Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Moses

Bethlehem means “house of bread.”  How is this ironic?  Is anything a coincidence for God? 

Jesus was born there.  Jesus is the bread of life.  No.

Why do we genuflect?  To whom do we genuflect?

Sign of profound reverence to the Eucharist (jesus)

What important items are there in the sanctuary of the church?  What happens where?

Altar - where transubstantiation takes place

Ambo - where readings are read

Tabernacle - where Jesus’ body is kept