Religion Chapter 2 The Obedience Of Faith

What impact does religious faith typically have on a person's life?

It impacts greatly in our decisions to do what is good and our ability to trust, shapes our lives, choices, relationships and our commitments.

How does the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults define faith

Through the Theological Virtues

Faith is a human virtue and a _____________ Virtue

Theological

Explain what the human virtue of faith is

is building a caring and loving relationship in another person or in a group of people

Name the three Theological Virtue

Faith, love and charity

Name one way in which Catholics acknowledge their faith in the Holy Trinity, and acknowledge the support of the whole Church

One way in which catholic acknowledge their faith in Holy Trinity is by saying the Creed

What does "we walk in faith" mean

Means we have to be a person of faith

How is Christian faith about obeying?

Christian faith is about obeying, revealed in Jesus Christ, is at the heart of a Christian

What do we become at our Baptism?

Joined to Christ

How does the Holy Spirit help us to see more clearly what faith means our life.

Helps us to see more clearly what faith means to our life by abiding with us and gives us the grace to see more

Where is the fullness of Revelation reflected, and the fullness of the means of salvation found?

Is reflected in the life and teaching of the Catholic Church. In her is found the fullness of the means of salvation

What is theology

Faith seeking understanding

What is the difference between truths of faith and truths of reason? Is there a contradiction between the two?

The truths of faith and the truths of reason is that gift of faith enhances the ability of human reason to come to know the truth

How can we come to know the truth? In what way has God revealed the truth to us?

We know the truth is by freely releasing himself and the mysteries of faith.

What must we not separate if we are to be a Christian?

Believing in the God whom he sent, his beloved son

What is the Greek Origin of the English word disciple and how does understanding this help us to grasp what being a disciple of Jesus involves?

Disciple comes from the Greek word Mathetes which means an apprentice, learner or pupil. Taking the meaning of disciple to be that of an apprentice help us realize that becoming of disciple of Jesus Christ is a lifelong process

Of what are we members according to Corinthians?

Members of the Body of Christ

What is essential to living a life of faith as a disciple of Jesus?

Receiving the seven commandments

What can support us on our lifelong journey of faith?

The good works and prayers

How do we give authentic witness to our faith in God?

When we strive to love God with all our hearts, strength and mind

Name three Synoptic Gospels?

Soul, head and hands

What is The New Testament term for "soul" and how does this reveal the significance of the Synoptic Gospels adding "with all your soul" to the list of ways in which we can give authentic witness to our faith in God?

Soul is used for psyche which refers to one being. The significance is that we can use of faith to engage in ones whole person

What human activities involve the engagement of each part of the body-the head, heart, and hands?

The head is all ones thinking, deciding and judging, the heart is all of ones feelings, desires and choosing, and the hands is all of ones deeds and words

What is the human gift of our intellect?

Is the god given ability for knowing and understanding things, for exploring the mystery of God, one's self and all of creation

Explain what is meant by engaging our heart in giving witness to God.

Refers to use our God given of free will

What is Moral Passions

The emotions or dispositions which incline us to good or evil actions, such as love and hate, hope and fear, joy and sadness and anger

What Works of Mercy became defining characteristic of the public life and ministry of Jesus?

As enumerated in the Beatitudes and the Corporal and Spiritual works of Mercy, are the work of our hands

How does prayer worship nurture our relationship with God?

Communicating with him and which itself is a gift that is always initiated by God, we grow in faith, hope and love.

What is the summit of the Church Liturgy and life a prayer?

The Liturgy of Words

What is the Liturgy of the Hours?

Is the official daily public prayer of church; are prayers that are prayed everyday throughout the world

What did Birute and the Lithuanian people's harrowing experiences lead them to understand about the connection human suffering and the Cross?

The women never lost her faith because she said that God suffered with her

How does the Theological Virtue of faith affect our relationship with God.

It affects our relationship with God because it enables us to prefer him above anything or anyone.