Religion Term 4 Test

Physical Growth

Biological changes such as growth spurts and changing strength, influenced by hormones like testosterone and oestrogen

Intellectual Growth

Thinking develops from simple facts to abstract logic, ethical debates, and critical questioning

Emotional Growth

Experiencing deeper, more intense feelings and developing stronger self-awareness

Social Growth

Friendships become more loyal and peer-centred, whilst family relationships shift towards greater independence

Spiritual Growth

Exploring personal purpose, developing core moral values, and reflecting on faith, justice, and empathy

Unsynchronised Growth

Growth happens at varying speeds. No two people mature identically

Sex

Observable physical characteristics, biological distinctions, or intercourse

Sexuality

Refers to the total person, and how one understands oneself and relates to others throughout a whole lifetime

Altruistic love

Deliberate choice to care for another's well-being with no thought or regard for compensation

Familial love

Deep affection and a natural bond shared between family

Romantic Love

Mutual attraction deepening into exclusive commitment, equality and shared purpose

Parable of the Good Samaritan

Samaritan helps an injured Jewish traveller despite being cultural enemies at the time

Parable of the Prodigal Son

Father embraces his son for returning home, even though he disobeyed him

Domestic Church

The first community where young people encounter faith, compassion, moral values, and the sanctuary of forgiveness

Catholic Healthcare

Australian Catholic organisation that provides aged care services for the elderly

Formula for Authentic Love

Attraction + Respect + Commitment + Care

Attraction

Appreciating personality, beauty and shared interests

Respect

Valuing boundaries, opinions and independent choices

Commitment

Staying loyal through challenges, changes and disagreements

Care

Actively supporting their well-being and personal growth

4 Pillars of Family Life

Love, support, forgiveness, loyalty

Love

Caring for relatives without measuring their worth

Support

Offering emotional empathy, practical help and encouragement

Forgiveness

Letting go of resentment after misunderstandings to heal broken communication

Loyalty

Remaining dependable and protective of your family members when others walk away

Catholic Marriage

A permanent, sacred covenant modelled on God's unending loyalty to humanity

4 Goods of Marriage

Unity, Procreation, Faithfulness, Permanance

Romantic Love in Marriage

initiates attraction and desire to build a shared future

Familial Love in Marriage

Creates the domestic church for children

Altruistic Love in Marriage

Sustains the lifelong bond, putting other partner first

Chastity

Using our human sexuality in a responsible and faithful way

Baptism Spiritual Gift

Receiving the Holy Spirit

Confirmation Spiritual Gift

Knowledge, understanding, fortitude

Eucharist Spiritual Gift

Charisms

Penance

Reconciliation with God