THY2 Prelims
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🃏 Vocation & Discernment
Q: What does "Vocation" mean?
A: "Vocation" comes from the Latin vocare (to call); it is God's calling for each person.
Q: What is discernment?
A: A process of making thoughtful decisions through prayer, reflection, and God's guidance.
Q: What are the four states of Christian vocation?
A:
1⃣ Holy Orders
2⃣ Consecrated Religious Life
3⃣ Marriage
4⃣ Single Life
Q: What is the Universal Call to Holiness?
A: The belief that everyone is called to be holy, rooted in baptism, and shares in Christ’s priestly, prophetic, and kingly roles.
🃏 Family as a Social Institution
Q: Why is the family called the "first and vital cell of society"?
A: Because it is the foundation of society, shaping individuals and preparing them for social life.
Q: What are some positive aspects of modern family life?
A:
✔ Increased awareness of personal freedom & authenticity
✔ Greater respect for women's dignity
✔ Better education & responsible procreation
✔ Strengthened family relationships
Q: What are some negative aspects of modern family life?
A:
❌ Excessive independence (leading to lack of care for one another)
❌ Decline in moral values due to poor parental guidance
❌ Rising divorce rates, abortion, and contraceptive mentality
Q: What are the biggest challenges in marriage today?
A:
1⃣ Conflict between traditional & modern lifestyles
2⃣ Weakened commitment to lifelong marriage
3⃣ Instability due to changing social norms
🃏 Family’s Functions in Society
Q: What are the four main functions of the family?
A:
1⃣ Regulation of sexuality → Avoids extramarital relationships
2⃣ Responsible procreation → Marriage is open to life
3⃣ Socialization → Teaches moral values & faith
4⃣ Economic cooperation → Provides for children & society
Q: What are the keys to a happy marriage?
A:
✔ Mutual respect
✔ Fidelity (faithfulness)
✔ Love for children
✔ Economic stability
✔ Protecting marriage & family values
🃏 Family as a Domestic Church
Q: What does the Second Vatican Council call the family?
A: "Ecclesia Domestica" (Domestic Church) – The Church within the home.
Q: What are the threefold missions of the family in Christ?
A:
1⃣ Prophetic → Evangelization starts at home
2⃣ Priestly → Participation in prayers & sacraments
3⃣ Kingly → Witnessing Christ’s love in daily life
Q: What are the four general tasks of the family?
A:
1⃣ Seat of Communion → Teaches love, unity, and faith
2⃣ Sanctuary of Life → Protects and nurtures life
3⃣ Agent of Social Development → Educates children
4⃣ Agent of Evangelization → Spreads faith in the community
Q: What are the duties of family members?
A:
👨👩👧👦 Parents → First educators, responsible for faith formation.
👶 Children → Must obey and respect their parents.
🃏 Marriage in the Bible
Q: What is the origin of marriage in the Old & New Testament?
A:
📖 Old Testament → Created by God (Genesis 1:28, 2:18-24).
📖 New Testament → Affirmed by Jesus (Matthew 19:6).
Q: What are the main purposes of marriage?
A:
✔ Unity
✔ Procreation
✔ Stewardship of creation
✔ Sacrament reflecting Christ’s love for the Church (Eph 5:25-32)
Q: What are the challenges to marriage in the Bible?
A:
❌ Old Testament → Sin led to suffering, male dominance, and toil (Genesis 3:16-19).
❌ New Testament → Jesus rejected divorce, except in cases of unfaithfulness (Matthew 19:8-9).
Q: How does marriage reflect God’s relationship with His people?
A:
💍 Old Testament → God's love for Israel is compared to a faithful marriage (Hosea 1-3).
💍 New Testament → Christ's union with the Church = Model for marriage (Revelation 19:7-9).
Q: What are the biblical teachings on divorce?
A:
⚖ Old Testament → Divorce was allowed under Mosaic Law (Deuteronomy 24:1-4).
⚖ New Testament → Jesus prohibited divorce except for unfaithfulness (Matthew 19:9).
🃏 Marriage: Natural vs. Sacramental
Q: What is the difference between Marriage as a Natural Phenomenon vs. as a Sacrament?
Aspect | Natural Marriage | Sacramental Marriage |
|---|---|---|
Definition | Human institution based on reason | A sacred bond giving divine grace |
Purpose | Procreation & companionship | Union of Christ & Church |
Effect of Sin | Helps overcome selfishness | Restored by Christ |
Indissolubility | Can be broken under conditions | Indissoluble once valid |
Role of Church | Recognizes its societal benefits | Administers and blesses it |
🃏 Final Review (Quick Facts)
✔ Family is the foundation of society → First school of love, faith, and values.
✔ Marriage is a sacred covenant → Reflects Christ’s love for the Church.
✔ Vocation is God’s calling → We fulfill it through marriage, religious life, or single life.
✔ The family has a prophetic, priestly, and kingly role → Evangelization, prayer, and witness.
✔ Marriage is both natural & sacramental → It provides stability in society & grace for couples.
🎯 STUDY TIP: Go through each flashcard 2-3 times, say the answers out loud, and try to recall them without looking. You can also write them down for better retention!
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Flashcards for Quick Review
These flashcards are designed to assist in reviewing important concepts regarding family, marriage, and vocation. Each card contains a question or prompt on one side and the corresponding answer or explanation on the other, allowing for effective self-testing and reinforcement of knowledge.
Study Tips:
Review each flashcard 2-3 times.
Say the answers out loud for better memorization.
Try recalling answers without looking before flipping the card.
Writing down the answers can also enhance retention.