Ch. 1 & 2 Study Guide Notes

Chapter 1: Vocabulary

• Alleluia — “praise God”

• synagogue — place of prayer & worship for Jewish people

Chapter 2: Vocabulary

• grace — our share in God’s life

• Gospel — the written Good News that Jesus saved us

• rite — words and actions of a sacrament

• sacrament — sacred signs in which we meet Jesus and receive a share in God’s life

• liturgy — the Church’s public worship

• Liturgy of the Hours — the official daily prayer of the Church; also known as the Divine Office

Why we worship God

• He created everything & everyone!

• He gave us life!

• He is great & good!

• He is all-powerful & all-loving!

• Note: be able to write one or two of these points

The 3 categories of Sacraments

• 1. Sacraments of Initiation

• 2. Sacraments of Healing

• 3. Sacraments at the Service of Communion

How we worship God

• Prayer

• Loving service (good deeds)

• Sacrifice

• Note: be able to write one or two of these points

There are 7 sacraments

• Sacraments of Initiation:

  • 1. Baptism

  • 2. Confirmation

  • 3. Eucharist

• Sacraments of Healing:

  • 4. Reconciliation

  • 5. Anointing of the Sick

• Sacraments at the Service of Communion:

  • 6. Matrimony

  • 7. Holy Orders

When we honor God above everything we worship Him

• The greatest act of worship is the Eucharist.

The 4 Gospels in the Bible

• 1. Matthew

• 2. Mark

• 3. Luke

• 4. John

Scripture practice

• Using a Bible, be able to find a passage in Scripture and copy it word for word, just like we practiced in class. The passage will be from one of the 4 Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John).