RE 1 ⋆ 2nd. Q FINALS

Dimensions of Faith

The three dimensions of Catholic faith are believing, doing, and entrusting or worshipping.

Believing (Doctrine)

Accepting the core truths of the Catholic faith. It answers the question, “What can I know?”

Doing (Morality)

Living out one’s faith through moral actions and behavior while striving to do God’s will. It answers the question, “What should I do?”

Entrusting/Worshipping

Completely surrendering oneself to God while trusting in His love and mercy. It answers the question, “What do I hope for?”

Characteristic of Total and Absolute Faith

Faith that is complete and wholehearted because God’s love for people is whole and certain.

What does total faith require?

It requires loving God fully, having complete faith and trust in Him, and loving one’s neighbors without doubt.

Meaning of Total

Being fully committed to God and trusting Him completely.

Characteristic of Informed and Communitarian Faith

Faith that is based on knowing the teachings of Jesus and living and sharing them with the faith community.

Meaning of Informed

Knowing and understanding the words and teachings of Jesus, which are safeguarded by the Church.

Meaning of Communitarian

Living out and sharing one’s faith with the Christian community. Faith is not only personal.

Characteristic of Trinitarian Faith

Belief in one God who exists in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

The Trinity

One God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Meaning of Trinitarian

Believing in one God in three Persons, not three separate gods.

Characteristic of Loving, Maturing, and Missionary Faith

Faith that grows in love and maturity and leads people to serve God and others as missionaries.

Purpose of Missionary Faith

To serve God and other people by sharing faith through one’s words and actions.

Characteristic of Inculturated Faith

Faith that is expressed within a person’s culture and grows without being separated from that culture.

Meaning of Inculturated Faith

Belief that faith and culture can be connected, allowing faith to grow through cultural life and practices.

Sources of Catholic Faith

The four sources are Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, Church Teachings or the Magisterium, and human experiences.

Sacred Scripture

The Word of God written in the Bible. It contains God’s revelation and teachings for His people.

Importance of Sacred Scripture

It helps Christians know God’s will and understand His relationship with humanity.

Sacred Tradition

Important beliefs and practices handed down through the centuries from one generation to another.

Tradere

The Latin word from which “tradition” comes. It means “to pass” or “to hand something over.”

Purpose of Sacred Tradition

It preserves and transmits the Catholic faith from one generation to another.

Church Teachings / Magisterium

The official teaching authority and office of the Roman Catholic Church.

Who exercises the Magisterium?

The Magisterium is exercised by the Pope and the bishops.

Purpose of the Magisterium

It guides Catholics in understanding and correctly interpreting the faith.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)

An important reference for Catholic teaching and a summary of the fundamental beliefs and doctrines of the Catholic Church.

Human Experiences

Life experiences that help people recognize and respond to God’s presence.

Importance of Human Experiences

They allow people to reflect on God’s love, guidance, and action in their lives.

Abrahamic Religions

Religions traditionally connected with Abraham, including Judaism, Christianity, Catholicism, and Islam.

Judaism

The oldest of the monotheistic Abrahamic faiths.

Jewish Sacred Text

The Tanakh is the ancient collection of writings sacred to the Jewish people.

Tanakh

The Jewish collection of sacred writings made up of the Torah, Nev’im, and Ketuvim.

Torah

The teachings and laws of God. It is the first part of the Tanakh.

Nev’im

The section of the Tanakh containing the writings of the prophets.

Ketuvim

The section of the Tanakh containing histories, poems, hymns, prophecies, and sayings.

Aron Hakodesh

The holy ark or cabinet where the Torah scroll is kept.

Talmud

An important collection of Jewish writings containing religious discussions, interpretations, and teachings.

Jewish Belief About God

Judaism teaches that ultimate reality is one single and all-powerful God.

YHWH

The Hebrew name for God in Judaism. It means “I am.”

Jewish Laws

Jews are expected to follow God’s laws, which guide their daily lives.

Jewish Belief About the Messiah

The Messiah is a hoped-for heroic figure who will rescue the righteous, judge the wicked, and restore peace to the world.

First Commandment

Worship no other god but God and do not make images for worship.

Second Commandment

Do not misuse the name of God.

Third Commandment

Observe the Sabbath Day and keep it holy.

Fourth Commandment

Honor and respect your father and mother.

Fifth Commandment

Do not murder.

Sixth Commandment

Do not commit adultery.

Seventh Commandment

Do not steal.

Eighth Commandment

Do not accuse anyone falsely.

Ninth Commandment

Do not tell lies about other people.

Tenth Commandment

Do not envy other people’s possessions.

Christianity

A major world religion based on the teachings, life, miracles, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Christian Sacred Text

The Bible.

Christianity as a Way of Life

A way of life centered on the worship of one God and lived through a community or fellowship.

Jesus Christ

Jesus is the Christ, meaning the Anointed One.

Christian Belief About Jesus

Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament laws and prophecies, died on the cross, and physically rose from the dead.

Jesus’ Miracles

Jesus performed many miracles recorded in the Gospels by eyewitnesses.

Nature of Jesus

Jesus is both divine and human.

Christian Belief About Creation

There is one God who created the universe, the earth, Adam and Eve, and human beings in His image and likeness.

Meaning of Being Created in God’s Image

Human beings reflect God through their character and rationality.

Christian Belief About the Trinity

Christianity teaches one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Jesus and the Trinity

Jesus Christ is the second Person of the Trinity.

Islam

A major religion whose name comes from an Arabic word meaning “peace and submission.”

Islamic Sacred Text

The Qur’an.

Origin of Islam

The religion was revealed by Allah to Muhammad through the Qur’an.

Muslim

A person who submits to Allah and follows the laws and teachings of Islam.

Muslim Belief About Human Nature

Muslims believe that every person is born innocent and free from sin.

Reason and Understanding in Islam

Muslims are expected to follow their faith with reasoning and understanding rather than blindly.

Muslim Reflection

Muslims use their powers of reasoning and reflect in their hearts on Allah’s teachings.

Five Pillars of Islam

The five essential practices are the Declaration of Faith, Prayer, Fasting during Ramadan, Tax on Wealth, and Pilgrimage.

First Pillar of Islam: Shahadah

The declaration of faith and acceptance of Islam.

Shahadah Statement

“Ash-hado an-la ilaha ilAllaho wa ash-hado anna Muhammadan abdohu wa rasoolohu.”

Meaning of the Shahadah

“I bear witness that there is no God but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and His messenger.”

Second Pillar of Islam: Salah

The ritual prayer performed five times a day at set times.

Fajr

The morning prayer in Islam.

Zuhr

The midday prayer in Islam.

Asr

The afternoon prayer in Islam.

Maghrib

The sunset prayer in Islam.

Isha

The nighttime prayer in Islam.

Third Pillar of Islam: Sawm

Fasting during Ramadan.

Who observes Sawm?

All able adult Muslims are expected to fast during Ramadan.

Purpose of Sawm

Fasting purifies Muslims spiritually and physically, elevates the soul, and brings a person closer to Allah.

What is avoided during the Ramadan fast?

Food, drinks, smoking, and conjugal relations are avoided from dawn until sunset.

Fourth Pillar of Islam: Tax on Wealth

A religious contribution more appropriately called the purification of wealth.

Purpose of the Tax on Wealth

It supports poor people and those who have no earning capacity.

Rate of the Tax on Wealth

The notes state that Muslims give 2 percent of their possessions yearly for this purpose.

Fifth Pillar of Islam: Hajj

The pilgrimage to Mecca that a Muslim performs at least once in a lifetime if able-bodied and financially capable.

Where is Hajj performed?

Hajj is performed at the Holy Kaabah in Mecca, Arabia, and at other special holy sites.

Purpose of Hajj

It fulfills a major religious obligation through a series of religious rites performed over several days.

Hinduism

One of the oldest religious traditions.

Hindu Sacred Text

The Vedas.

Origins of Hindu Philosophy and Theology

Hindu philosophy and theology emerged from a creative synthesis of the Indus Valley civilization and the Aryans.

Main Hindu Gods

The main Hindu gods in the notes are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

Karma

The total result or tally of a person’s actions, good works, and sacred practices.

Good Karma

Good karma is believed to lead to reincarnation.

Brahma

The Hindu godhead behind all other gods and the creator of the universe.

Vishnu

A Hindu god who is regarded as the preserver of the universe.

Vishnu in the Rigveda

In the Rigveda, Vishnu appears as a sun god who sometimes helps Indra defeat demons.

Shiva

A Hindu god associated with destructive and healing powers. The notes describe him as causing and curing disease.