Ahern Theology Final

Objective

real; existing outside the mind

subjective

personal taste/preference; existing in the mind

relative

depending upon relation with something else; might be true depending on situation

absolute

always true in all conditions objective, universal, permanent; cannot change anytime nor any place; ex: math and history are absolute

arbitrary

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system

principle of noncontradiction

something that cannot be an not be at the same time in the same way

moral relativism

belief that morality is a matter of preference not truth

the natural moral law

universal morality, all people have some inclination to know

materialism

physical matter is the only reality

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Ahern: belief that only matter is real and there is no spiritual realities like God, heaven, souls, angels etc

empiricism

the product of the enlightenment, unless you have scientific/physical proof, don't believe it

eros

romantic but none; really like it such as a love for music

agape

level 4 love; “Christian” love; gift love

Trinity

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Original Holiness and Judge

CONDITION how we were before the fall, perfect unity with God, Man and Nature

sacrament

an efficacious & visible sign of God's grace, instituted by Christ & entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us

efficacious

actually works

Holiness

the perfection of charity

praise

erupt in joy and express our love for God, recognizing above all that he is God

Thanksgiving

we acknowledge God as the creator and thank him for his goodness

intercession

prayers for the needs of others

petition

prayer for our need, most especially our need for forgiveness

Reconciliation

sacrament through which sins committed after Baptism can be forgiven, and reconciliation with God and community can be affected

Contrition (& attrition)

an attitude of sorrow for a sin committed and a resolution not to sin again. It is a response to God's gracious love and forgiveness

Confession

as the confession of sins is an integral part of the sacrament which takes acknowledgement of God's holiness and mercy.

satisfaction

an act were a sinner makes amends for their sin, especially in reparation to God for the offenses against him. The penance given by the confessor in the Sacrament of Penance constitutes such satisfaction.

Penance

in prayer or in deed on the part of the penitent, the recipient of God's forgiveness

Absolution

an essential part of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation in which the priest pardons the sins of the person confessing, in the name of God and the Church

Sin

any deliberate offense in thought, word, or deed, against the will of God

Mortal sin- why mortal? what must be present?

an action so contrary to the will of God that it results in a complete separation from God.

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Grave matter \n Full knowledge \n Deliberate consent

Venial Sin

a less serious offense against the will of God that diminishes one's personal character and weakens but does not rupture one's relationship with God

Grace

grace is the divine favor, the free and undeserved help that God gives us in order that we might become his adopted children and share his divine life.

Sanctifying Grace

The grace that heals our human nature wounded by sin and restores us to friendship with God by giving us a share in the divine life of the Trinity. It's a supernatural gift of God, infused into our souls by the Holy Spirit, that continues the work of making us holy.

Actual Grace

Gods interventions and support for us in everyday moments of our lives. Actual graces are important for conversion and for continuing growth in holiness

Sacramental Grace

graces proper to each Sacrament

Secular Clergy

one of the two kinds of priesthoods; also called diocesan priests will often be attached to a parish and are accountable to a local bishop

Religious Orders

one of the two kinds of priesthoods; bishops, deacons, priests, cardinals, & pope

Pentecost

the 15th day after Passover were Jesus promised the Apostles a gift sent down from God (the Holy Spirit). On this day, there was a strong driving wind that filled the entire house. Tongues of fire came to rest on each of them and they were filled with the Holy Spirit. They left the house and began proclaiming the Good news in different tongues.

Liturgy of the Hours

known as the divine office, the official, public, daily, prayer of the Catholic Church. It provides standard prayers, scripture readings, and reflections at regular hours throughout the day
Ahern:


1. divine office
2. The voice of the Bride and Groom
3. Psalms (read throughout the day)

“mystery”

we do not know the answer but God wants us to find out \n

Ahern: a physical event or object in which an invisible event or reality is hidden

Paschal Mystery

The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his Passion, death, Resurrection & Ascension

Typology

the discernment of persons, events, or things in the Old Testament that are prefigured, and thus served as a "type" of the fulfilment of God's plan in the person of Christ. The typology in the Old Testament, which is made clear in the New Testament, demonstrates the dynamic unity of the divine plan of salvation.

Symbol

an object or action that points us to another reality. It leads us to look beyond our senses to consider a deeper mystery

Lex orandi, lex credendi

the law of prayer is the law of belief

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the process by which an unbaptized person called a "catechumen" and those who were baptized in another Christian denomination called "candidates for full communion", are prepared to become full members of the Church

Catechesis

process by which Christians of all ages are taught essentials of Christian doctrine and are formed as disciples of Christ.

Theological Virtues

faith, hope, charity

How to avoid sinning in the future

Being realistic , God's graces, Avoid near occasion of sin by:

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1. RUN: Don't get yourself in situations where you will sin

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2. FAST: Stop doing the things that make you sin and grow a resistance to it

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3. WORD OF GOD: Say a little prayer to dispel satan

Substance vs. Accidents

A purposeful existence of something in life on its own \n Existence is in another being

\n Substance is the actual material thing whereas the accidents are the appearances or reality of the thing

transubstantiation

the process of the eucharistic bread becoming the body of Christ

Adoration

in this way, we express our gratitude and love for God. Many parishes have special times of Eucharistic Adoration. The Host, placed in the sacred vessel called a monstrance, is set on the altar so it can be seen

Amen

means "yes, it is true". Assents to the very greatest prayer, the prayer in which we become one with Christ in his Paschal Mystery.

Melchizedek

the very first prefiguring of the Eucharist in the Old Testament (Genesis 14:18-19). In the Old Testament, Melchizedek offered the gifts of God's creation to Abraham; in the New Covenant, we offer our gifts of bread and wine to Christ, who makes a perfect offering to the father.

Last Supper

Jesus chillin with apostles and he's like "heres my body given up for you" and that's how we know the Eucharist is really his body because he said so

Tabernacle

Where the eucharist is held in Adoration, usually very pretty and gold

Providence

the dispositions by which God guides his creation toward its perfection yet to be attained; the protection and governance of God over all creation.

Four types of love

Eros: passionate or romantic love (physical)

\n Philios: feeling we get of being loved, benefits another and me \n

Storge: love for others \n

Agape: level 4 love- ultimate and self-sacrificing love

Four levels of happiness

4. Happiness is doing God’s will - fulfilling vocation and purpose God wants

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3. Differences of helping others → wanting to help people better off

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2. Ego gratification - me being #1, in charge, attention (ego)

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1. Physical Pleasures - sleep, food, alcohol, ownership, (ex, phones, etc.)