religion quizlet questions

What does the Universal Call to Holiness mean?

Every baptized Christian is called by God to be holy and to become a saint!

What is "source and summit" of Christian life?

The Most Holy Eucharist

Define "Sacred Scripture"

The collection of writings in the Bible inspired by the Holy Spirit

Define "Sacred Tradition"

The living transmission of God's Word in the Church, passed down through teachings, liturgy, and the lives of saints.

How many Persons are in the Trinity?

Three Divine Persons

What Feast celebrates the Incarnation of Jesus?

The Annunciation (The angel Gabriel is sent to Mary and she accepts the call to be the Mother of Jesus)

Is holiness just for special people, like clergy or religious?

No, it is a duty and vocation of every baptized person

What Christian mystery is St. John referring to when he speaks of the following: "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." - Gospel of John 1:14

The Incarnation

What term refers to the eternal Son of God taking on human nature—becoming fully human while remaining fully God.

The Incarnation

Why is it important for Jesus to be fully human?

1. He would not have been able to suffer and die on the Cross.

2. He would not be a true model for human life.

3. He would not be able to stand with humanity and represent it fully

Why is it important for Jesus to be fully divine?

1. No human being is capable of offering us salvation - salvation is an action that only God can perform

2. He would not be able to fully reveal God to us - only God can fully reveal God.

Name two sources of divine revelation

Scripture and Tradition

What is the Magisterium?

The teaching authority of the Church, made up of the Pope and bishops.

Who are the Three Persons of the Trinity?

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit

How many natures does Jesus have?

Two natures (human/divine)

What does it mean that the Church is "One"

United in belief, worship, and leadership

What does it mean that the Church is "Holy?"

It is founded by Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit

What does it mean that the Church is Apostolic?

Built on the teachings of the Apostles

What 2 things does the word "Church" refer to?

1. All baptized believers who follow Jesus Christ

2. The physical sacred building where Christians gather to worship

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What examples point towards Jesus being fully divine?

1.Jesus forgives sins

2.Jesus has power over nature

3.Jesus accepts worship

4.Jesus rises from the dead

What examples point towards Jesus being fully human?

1.Jesus is born of the Virgin Mary

2.Jesus gets tired

3.Jesus feels sorrow

4.Jesus suffers and dies

TRUE or FALSE "God is love, therefore our deepest identity is love."

TRUE:God is love and we are made in His image to reflect His love.

What is the role of the Magisterium?

To preserve, pass on, and apply Scripture and Tradition in every age.

What is meant by Divine Revelation?

God revealing Himself in history through Scripture and Sacred Tradition

What is meant by Natural Revelation?

Knowing God through creation and reason

What does divinization or theosis mean?

Sharing in God's divine nature through the salvation won for us by Jesus Christ.

What does the word "beatitude" mean?

blessed or happy

What are the Beatitudes?

The blessings listed by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount

What are the four marks of the Church?

1. One

2. Holy

3. Catholic

4. Apostolic

What does "Catholic" mean?

Universal and for all people

What are the two main parts of the Mass

1. Liturgy of the Word (when Scripture is read)

2. Liturgy of the Eucharist