What does the word "Parable" mean?
A type of story that teaches a moral or religious lesson. Parables use everyday events and objects to explain important truths.
What does the word "Kingdom of God" mean?
(aka Kingdom of Heaven)
God's reign of peace, justice, and love, initiated by Jesus Christ and achieving perfect fulfillment at the end of time.
What does the word "Vocation" mean?
A calling, a job/career, or a role someone is particularly suited to.
What does the word "Ordained" mean?
Made a priest or minister; officially decreed.
What does the word "Consecrete" mean?
To set a person or thing aside for a sacred purpose. At mass the priest call upon the Holy Spirit to consecrate the bread and the wine or change them into the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
Compare and Contrast Matrimony and Holy Orders.
Similarities:
- They are both vocations
- They are both not mandatory
- They are both Catholic Sacraments
Difference:
- One is a vocation shared between two people; another is a vocation shared by a singular person
- They are different ways to serve the Church; Matrimony is when a baptized man and a baptized woman become living signs of Christ's love for his church, Holy Orders is when a baptized person become an ordained minister (priest or deacon)
Summarize and explain the importance of any parable spoken by Jesus Christ.
Summary: A man plants a mustard seed. The seed is initially the smallest of all seeds, but it eventually grows into the largest tree, with birds laying their nests on its branches. The lesson is that God's kingdom starts small, but eventually grows into something large and beautiful.
Importance: This is important because it shows is the glory of God's Kingdom
Characterize one of the people we've read about. Clearly state this characteristic, give an example, and explain how this person shows this characteristic
St. Elizabeth:
Selfless:
Example: She gave up her riches and other luxuries to the poor who were suffering during the famine.
Explanation: This shows that she is selfless because using all resources to help others shows selflessness
Sympathetic:
Example: She understood how the poor felt during the famine.
Explanation: This shows that she is sympathetic because understanding how others feel, even when you have never been through what they have been through is a quality of being sympathetic.
Faithful:
Example: She always tried to follow the examples set by Jesus and saints that came before her.
Explanation: This shows that she is faithful because following our models of our faith is an example of faithfulness.