Theology 730 midterm

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Prayer

Definition of prayer: A conversation with God to build a relationship with Him.

Liturgical Colors

Green: growth, ordinary time; White: celebration, Christmas and Easter; Purple: penance and preparation, Lent and Advent; Red: fire, martyrdom, Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Confirmation, Good Friday.

Start and End of Liturgical Calendar

Starts on the First Sunday in Advent and ends on the Solemnity of Christ the King.

Types of Prayer

Blessing and adoration, petition, thanksgiving, intercession, praise.

Parts of the Mass

The Procession, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Final blessing and end procession.

Most Important Part of the Mass

The consecration.

Language of the Early Mass

Latin.

Early Christianity Mass

Included readings from the Old Testament, the Gospel, and the Eucharistic liturgy.

Virtue

Definition: Habitual and firm disposition to do the good.

Courage

Enables one to endure difficulties and pain for the sake of what is good.

Justice

Failing to see what is owed to each by virtue of dignity.

Prudence

Enables one to act rightly in any given situation.

Covenants

Adam & Eve: live in the garden but not eat from the tree; Noah: rainbow as a sign; Abraham: descendants as numerous as the stars; Moses: Ten Commandments; David: throne forever.

Liturgical Calendar Colors and Meaning

Green: growth, ordinary time; White: celebration, Christmas and Easter; Purple: penance and preparation, Lent and Advent; Red: fire, martyrdom, Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Confirmation, Good Friday.

Differences Between Formal and Informal Prayer

Formal: Structured, often memorized. Informal: Spontaneous, unstructured.

5 Marian Dogmas

Divine motherhood, perpetual virginity, immaculate conception, assumption.

Birthplace of Jesus

Bethlehem.

Parents of John the Baptist

Elizabeth and Zechariah.

Davidic Covenant

Throne of David’s kingdom will be established forever.

Connection Between Isaac and Jesus

Isaac and Jesus both carried wood, were nearly sacrificed, and were on a hill. Differences: Isaac had a lamb sacrifice; Jesus was the Lamb of God.

Prophecy

Discernment of God's actions and communication of God's purposes in history.

Definition of a Prophet

One who communicates God's will and calls people to live according to the covenant.

Number of Days on Noah’s Ark

40 days and 40 nights.

Promises to Abraham

Make him a great nation, make his name great, bless all families through him.

Why Israel Wanted a King

To be like other nations and have someone to fight their battles.

Who Defeated Goliath

David.

4 Gospel Writers

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John.

Reason Gospel Was Written Down

To preserve its accuracy over time.

Messianic Prophecy

Prophecies about the coming Messiah.

Start of Liturgical Calendar

First Sunday in Advent.

End of Liturgical Calendar

Solemnity of Christ the King.

Creation Story Day 1

Separated light from darkness.

Creation Story Day 2

Created the sky.

Creation Story Day 3

Separated land from the seas.

Creation Story Day 4

Put the sun, moon, and stars in the sky.

Creation Story Day 5

Filled the seas with fish and the sky with birds.

Creation Story Day 6

Created all animals and humans.

Commandments Given to Adam and Eve

Do not eat from the tree of knowledge, be fruitful and multiply, till and take care of the land.

Protoevangelium

First gospel; promise of enmity between the serpent and the woman, pointing to Jesus.

Reason God Created Eve

“It is not good for man to be alone.”

What God Took from Adam to Create Eve

A rib.

What Happened in the Garden

The serpent tricked Adam and Eve into eating the fruit from the tree of knowledge.

Day Man Was Created

Day 6.

Sign of Dry Land After the Flood

Dove with an olive branch.

Sign of God’s Covenant After the Flood

A rainbow.

Melchizedek

Prefigures Christ; blesses Abraham with bread and wine.

What Passover Celebrates

God passing over the houses marked with lamb’s blood during the Exodus.

David’s Connection to Jesus

Jesus is a descendant of David.

Importance of David

King of Israel; established the Davidic covenant.

First King of Israel

Saul.

Second King of Israel

David.

Who Anointed the First Two Kings

Samuel.

Reason Prophets Were Important

Called people to live according to the covenant and foretold the coming of the Messiah.

Four Major Prophets

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Ezekiel.

Definition of Messianic Prophecy

Prophecies foretelling the coming of the Messiah.

Reason Isaiah Is Known as the 5th Gospel

Isaiah’s writings are frequently read in Mass and point to Christ.

Jesus’ Hometown

Nazareth.

Reason Joseph and Mary Fled After Jesus’ Birth

To escape King Herod; fled to Egypt.

Definition of Gospel

“Good News.”

Connection of Passover to Jesus

Jesus is the Lamb of God; sacrificial lamb.

Reason Moses Was Spared

Pharaoh’s daughter found him in the Nile.

How God Spoke to Moses

Burning bush; revealed Himself as “I am who I am.”

Event Passover Commemorates

God sparing the firstborn of Israelites who marked their doors.

Number of Commandments Given to Moses

Prophet Who Anointed Saul and David

Samuel.

Theme of the Prophets

Call to repentance and hope for the coming Messiah.

Marian Dogmas

Divine motherhood, perpetual virginity, immaculate conception, assumption.

Why Gospel Was Written Down

To ensure the teachings of Jesus remained unchanged.

Role of John the Baptist

Prepares the way for Jesus; baptizes in the Jordan River.

Abraham’s Promises Made by God

Great nation, great name, blessing to all families.

How David Differed From Saul

David was faithful to God and sought forgiveness; Saul was prideful and disobedient.

What Does Biblical Inspiration Mean?

God guided human authors to write Scripture truthfully.

Virtue of Temperance

Moderates attraction to pleasures.

Saint Michael Prayer

Protection from evil and defense against wickedness.

Holy Spirit Prayer

Invokes the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength.

Why David Was Important

Unified Israel, established Jerusalem as the capital.

Prophets and Christ

Pointed to Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promises.

Symbolism of Numbers in the Bible

40: testing; 7: perfection/completion.

Importance of the Birthplace of Jesus

Bethlehem fulfills prophecy.

Role of Mary in Salvation History

Agreed to God’s plan, becoming the Mother of God.

God’s Covenant with Adam and Eve

Allowed to live in the Garden of Eden if obedient.

God’s Covenant with Noah

Rainbow as a sign of never flooding the earth again.

God’s Covenant with Abraham

Promise of descendants, land, and blessing.

God’s Covenant with Moses

Ten Commandments and laws to guide Israel.

God’s Covenant with David

Eternal throne through his lineage.