Basic Theology
The word Theology means...
Studying the nature or "thinking about God"
False. Christian relationships asks us to reflect on all relationships we have including romantic, friendship, ourselves, our work, family, and more.
How many themes of Catholic Social Teaching are there?
Seven+. (Respect for the human person, promotion of the family, the individual's right to own property, the common good, subsidiarity, the dignity of work and workers, and pursuit of peace and care for the poor
How many sacraments are there in the Catholic Church?
Seven. Baptism, Penance (Reconciliation or Confession), Eucharist (or Holy Communion), Confirmation, Marriage (Matrimony), Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick (Extreme Unction).
What does the word "vocation" mean?
A calling which is lived out through your work, career, and/or lifestyle.
What does redemptive suffering mean?
That suffering can be redeemed for something positive. Jesus was the model for this in His crucifixion and resurrection.
True or False: the Bible gives guidance on how to live in Christian Relationships.
True. From the Old Testament to the Gospels, and the Letters of Paul all instruct on what Christian values look like in relationships.
Which Saint wrote letters to different communities giving guidance on how to be in Christian relationships?
Saint Paul
Which book of the Bible is it revealed that we are all made in God's image, and, therefore, have dignity.
Genesis, in the first chapter, when we read the Creation story.
Who received the 10 commandments and on what mountain?
Moses on Mt. Sinai
How many types of communication are present in relationships?
4+. Verbal, non-verbal, written, and visual.
How are Christians and Catholics different?
Catholics are a subset of Christians who uniquely believe in seven sacraments, venerating Mary Magdalene, and more. Other Christian subsets (Protestants) differ in doctrinal beliefs.
True or False: God gave humans the ability to choose freely.
True. We are instilled with a conscience and also the responsibility to form it sincerely and correctly.
What are the three types of love in Christian relationships?
Which person of the trinity is continually present?
The Holy Spirit. "Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit within you".