Jesus the Christ- Chapter 9-11 Test

Son of Man

A messianic title from the Book of Daniel, used to describe a figure who receives authority over other nations from God; the only messianic title in the Gospels used by Jesus to describe himself.

Conscience

The "inner voice," guided by human reason and Divine Law, that enables us to judge what is good and what is evil.

Stewardship

The careful and responsible management of someone or something that has been entrusted to a person's care.

Human dignity

Humanity, made in God's image and likeness, has unique gifts and qualities (free will) given to us by the Creator.

Heaven

A state of eternal life and union with God, in which one experiences full happiness and the satisfaction of the deepest human longings.

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.

New Covenant

The covenant or law established by God in Jesus Christ to fulfill and perfect the Old Covenant or Mosaic Law.

Purgatory

A state of final purification or cleansing, which one may need to enter following death and before entering Heaven

Particular Judgement

The judgment that occurs immediately at the time of our death, when our immortal souls will be judged as worthy or unworthy of Heaven.

What are the four ways that Jesus embodied the best of our Humanity?

Prayer, Humility, Poverty, and Love

What two things make up the basis of our dignity?

Gift of Free Will and Gift of Intellect

What is the source of happiness?

God

What gift is given at Baptism that heals our human nature wounded by sin?

Sanctifying Grace

What three things do we begin at Baptism?

New relationship with God, Our part in the New Covenant, Member of the Chruch

What are three important moments or events in the Sacrament of Baptism?

1. Lighting the Baptismal Candle

2. Pouring or immersion in water three times

3. God Parents promise to raise in faith

What are 5 symbols and Signs of Baptism and what do they represent?

1. God Parents- The support of the Church

2. Immersion- Dying/ rising to new life with Christ

3. White garment- purity, new life

4. Sacred Chrism- sealed permanently with Christ

5. Paschal Candle- Christ our Light

What are the six characteristics of the Paschal Candle and what do they represent?

1. White beeswax- purity of Christ

2. Cross- salvation

3. Alpha- beginning

4. Omega- end

5. The year- bless the new year

6. Grains of Incense- Christ's wounds

What are some titles for Heaven?

1. Paradise

2. Heavenly Jerusalem

3. Wine of the Kingdom

4. Father's House

5. Wedding Feast

What are three ways we experience Heaven?

1. Presence, union with the Trinity

2. Complete happiness and spiritual perfection

3. Beatific Vision

What is the purpose of Purgatory?

Final purification or cleansing for Heaven. To free us from anything holding us back from God

What are the two types of Judgement?

1. Final Judgement

2. Particular Judgement

What type of Judgement involves only one person at the moment of death?

Particular Judgement

What type of Judgement is at Jesus' Second Coming and involves all of humanity?

Final/Last Judgement

What are the three ways we can live the Beatitudes... especially during Lent**?

Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving