Religion 10 Midterm Exam Study Guide

human dignity

the value and worth that we share because God created us in his image and likeness

Complementarity

two halves of a set; masculinity can recognize itself in comparison to femininity, and vice versa

Nuptial Meaning of the Body

The marital meaning of the body

self-gift

The ability of a person to give of his time and energy to other people out of love.

original justice

"all is right with the world"

free will

the ability to choose

protoevangelium

the first Gospel/Good News

Annunciation

The event in which the Archangel Gabriel came to Mary to announce that she had found favor with God and would become the mother of the Messiah

Incarnation

God the Son becoming man, taking human flesh

How does the body express the soul?

The body makes the soul visible (making the visible the invisible) to reveal man

What were the preternatural gifts?

Gifts given to original man that were beyond nature and immortality is an example of one

Three consequences of original sin

1. Lost harmony with God

2. Lost harmony with others

3. Lost harmony with ourself

Love

Giving one self for the benefit of the other

Lust

strong desire taking control

Concupiscence

The tendency of all human beings toward sin

Disorder of passions

our desires and emotions are out of order/control

Original man

how humanity was originally

4 Harmonies of Original Justice

1. Harmony in his relationship with God

2. Harmony in his relationship with other humans

3. Harmony in his relationship with(in) himself - ex. body to soul

4. Harmony in his relationship with the rest of creation (including non-living creation)

Original Sin

The first sin committed by the first human beings

morally

right/wrong; good/bad

allegorically

represents somethin; usually about Jesus

anagogically

teaches us about our end goal, heaven

Contrasts of love and lust

Treating others as objects for your desires instead of giving yourself to benefit someone else

Sexuality

the aspects of our person that expresses love

chastity

the correct use of sexuality

How are sexuality and chastity used to express what we're made for?

They help express love how we were supposed to originally

Rational souls

souls of human that have free will, conscience, intellect, intellectual memory, and everything sentient souls have

Sentient souls

souls of animals that have external and internal senses and everything a vegetative souls have

Vegetative souls

souls of plants that can move, feed, and reproduce. Each is unique

Difference between humans souls and animals

Humans have free will, conscience, and intellect.

historical man

The period that begins with original sin and ends when Christ returns

How does self-gift does it impact how we live?

It helps us in our live to be able to give ourselves to God and others for the good of them. Living out our day lives to help the betterment of other people and not expect anything in return out of it

What were three covenants in the Old Testaments?

Covenant with Abraham, David, and Noah

Covenant with Abraham

Descendants as numerous as the stars

Covenant with David

God would build a "house" (dynasty) for him and his descendants that would last forever even if they don't keep the covenant

Covenant with Noah

To never flood the earth again

Sign of Abraham's covenant

circumcision

Sign of David's covenant

throne

Sign of Noah's covenant

rainbow

Universal call to holiness

Everyone is called by God to be holy

Intercession

to step in, to ask for something or someone else

Redemption

to buy back; the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil

Covenant

A solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made.

Significance of covenants

both parties are agreeing that they will keep this binding agreement and if they break it, they would die.

Redeemer that is 100% man

Allows for humans to have a role model of holiness, to know that God still love humans, to be partakers in the divine nature, and to save us

Redeemer that is 100% God

Allows for the Redeemer to take the full weight of all the sin in the world, open the gates of heaven, and know the plan that God has set

Model of prayer in the Old Testament

David; Prays to God during different situations (Adultery and Son wanted to kill him) in his life

Messianic Prophecy

expectations and understanding that were provided by Scriptures and prophets about the Messiah

Example of Messianic Prophecy

In Isaiah, there is a messianic prophecy of the messiah being a suffering servant

The Messianic Prophecy in Isaiah was fulfilled in what part of Jesus' life?

Jesus' Passion, Death, and Agony in the Garden

Transfirguration

an event that showed that Jesus was truly God. A temporary union of heaven and earth at the tope of the mountain alone with his apostles. 'figure [change] across'

Passover

The night the Lord passed over the houses of the Israelites marked by the blood of the lamb, and spared the firstborn sons from death

Last Supper

A Passover meal which literally became the last meal taken by Christ with his apostles, the night before his Passion. Through this meal, Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist and the priesthood.

Kenosis

God emptying himself of his power to become human

Anamnesis

the past and future being brought together to the present

Explain why God became man to be able to empathize with us is not a reason in the Catechism

God does not need to empathize with us; he already knows what were are

Beatitudes

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God.

2. Blessed are the persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of God.

3. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

4. Blessed are the merciful, for mercy shall be shown.

5. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

6. Blessed are the meek and humble, for they shall inherit the earth.

7. Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.

8. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Importance of the Beatitudes

The Beatitudes were given to be the laws for the New Covenant. They weren't something you could check off a list to get into heaven unlike the 10 Commandments

Son of Man

A title Jesus used to refer to himself; claiming that God is giving him all power

Significance of when Jesus calls himself the 'Son of Man'

Means that he is the fulfillment of the prophecy and he is the person God bestowed all the power and glory onto

Parable

a metaphorical story or proverb used to teach a moral

Parable of the Sower

teaches that we must hear Jesus' words, take them to heart, and put them into practice

Purpose of Jesus' miracles

-To reveal the presence of God's Kingdom

-To prove he was the Messiah

-To confirm he was sent by God

-To invite us to faith and/or to strengthen faith

Why did Jesus heal some people but not all?

To show us what we could have when we join him in life and death

100% God evidence in the Transfiguration

Jesus' clothes were described to appear as white as snow just as how Daniel described the "Ancient of Days" in his dream

Healing of the Paralytic

Jesus shows power and authority, not just to heal, but to forgive sin. Only God is able to forgive sins

Prefigurement of Jesus' New Covenant

Old Testament: Noah's Ark/Flood

New Testament: Water from Jesus' side

Present Day: Baptism

Eucharist

example of anamnesis; connects with the time of Jesus dying on the cross for us to remember the great significance of this event

Paschal Mystery

Jesus' suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension; the great mystery of redemptive love

Did God create suffering to teach us a lesson?

Suffering was not created by God, but suffering can be used to learn from it and be better

Passion

The suffering and death of Jesus; a great love

Two ways we can participate in Jesus' passion

1. Making more sacrifices to give others more

2. Hold others in high regard

Ascension

The "going up" into Heaven of the Risen Christ forty days after his Resurrection.

Resurrection of the body

The joining, at the end of time, of the bodies of the saved with their souls in heaven, at which point they will participate bodily in a face-to-face encounter with God within the marriage of Christ and the Church.

Uniqueness of the Resurrection

Jesus rose from the dead from his power alone and the disciples were so shocked that they could not bring words to say

Resurrection's importance

Shows that Good wins in the end and our bodies will be raised and glorified at the end of time like Jesus

Ascension's importance

Completes the Resurrection and makes humanity inseparable from God

Lectio divina

Divine reading; reading and meditation of Scripture

Rosary

A prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Examination of Conscience

An honest assessment of how well we have lived God's covenant of love.

Examen

to look into

Ignatian Meditation

Using your senses, feelings, & imagination to visualize & enter into the scriptures to meet Jesus