religious education - beliefs

year 10 sept-dec topics

The Trinity is..

God in three persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. They are co-equal and co-eternal.

Trinity means

three in one.

religious paradox

statement or concept that contradicts itself but reveals a deeper truth within a religious context. It should be accepted by believers as a mystery.

Trinity reflected in worship.

Prayers addressed to the Trinity.

Christians cross themselves in the name of the Trinity.

Nicene Creed

A statement of Christian faith affirming the belief in the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus Christ.

Creation story’s importance

it explains God's role as the creator and the nature of humanity's relationship with Him + proves humans are the pinnacle of creations, they are special and God purposefully made them.

Christian Fundamentalists believe …

They believe the Bible is the literal word of God.

Other (most) Christians believe about the bible…

Most Christians believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and contains both historical and spiritual truths.

Dominion means…

the authority given to humans to rule over and steward the earth and its creatures.

Stewardship means…

the responsible management and care of the environment and its resources.

The Earth is our 1.

and a 2.

1. common home

2. gift from God

Incarnation.

Incarnation is the belief that God became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ, embodying divine and human nature.

What is proof Jesus is fully human and fully divine?

Proof includes his birth, suffering, and death as a human, alongside his miracles and resurrection as divine.

Hyperstatic union means…

the union of Christ's divine and human natures in one person.

Paschal Mystery relates to anything about …

Easter

the Incarnation and its importance

The Incarnation is important because it signifies God becoming human in the person of Jesus Christ, allowing for the redemption of humanity and a direct relationship between God and people.

the Pascal Mystery and its importance

It represents the foundational events of Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection, which provide salvation and redemption for humanity.

Original Sin

Adam and Eve disobeying God in the Garden of Eden.

Salvation means…

the deliverance from sin.

Grace means…

undeserved mercy and a gift from God

What do Catholics believe about God’s grace?

Catholics believe that God's grace is a free gift that enables individuals to live according to His will and achieve salvation.

Salvation and its importance

Salvation is important for Christians because it offers the hope of eternal life with God, allowing believers to fulfill their purpose and live in accordance with His teachings.

Eschatology

belief concerning life after death.

Catholics beliefs about life after death

Lived to God’s teachings + Pure = Heaven

Impure + in need of guidance + repentance = Purgatory

Rejecting God’s will completely + evil = Hell

The two types of judgement are…

the particular judgement and the final judgement.