unit 1
Why did Aquinas use human reason, rather than faith, to develop arguments for God's existence?
Using reason is easier for more people to understand especially those who do not have faith.
Natural inclination or tendency to sin
Concupiscence
unchangeable
Immutable
what does pontius pilate have inscribed on Jesus' cross
Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews
the understanding that we are Sons and Daughters of God and therefore strive for holiness and to avoid sin out of love for Him
piety
How is Sacred Tradition passed down to us?
Has primarily been transmitted orally through preaching and teaching.
God's plan for all creatures, by which each is led to the purpose or perfection assigned to him, her, or it by God
providence
Which tradition is the first great monotheistic religion?
Judaism
Why does Jesus wash the feet of the apostles?
to show that it is better to be a servant rather than a master
Who was chosen to replace Judas as an Apostle?
Matthias
What does it mean to say Sacred Scripture is inspired?
Through the Holy Spirit., God guided the human authors to transmit His word in truth without taking away their own creative way of writing.
the implementation of God's plan, the divine action by which every creature is led to the attainment of his, her, or its final purpose
Governance
Which person of the Trinity does Jesus call the "counselor" at the Last Supper?
The Holy Spirit
Why is Peter given the keys to the Kingdom of God?
he was the first to identify Jesus as the "Christ"
How long did the person who replaced Judas have to be a follower of Jesus?
From the time Jesus was baptized to the day Jesus was taken up to heaven (Ascension)
What does God tell Adam would be the consequences of eating
they would die
what are the two theories for the fall of angels
pride: to proud to serve human beings because they are inferior
envy: coveted/jealous of god's power
God dwells in the soul of each person in the state of grace as a temple.
Immanent
What does the name Jesus mean?
"God saves" in Hebrew
Greek word meaning "God bearer") describes how Mary is truly the Mother of God.
theotokos
what does Genesis 3:15 say
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heal
Who is Saint Michael & Saint Raphael
Michael- The Archangel who is the leader of God's army. Defeated Satan
Raphael- The Archangel who was sent to heal both Tobit and Sarah.
Which person does Jesus tell his disciples to go and baptize in the name of?
the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit
King Herod
The King during the time of Jesus who ordered the massacre of the male infants 2 and under.
What is the main difference between the Assumption and the Ascension?
Jesus is God and ascends into Heaven through his own power. Mary, who is not God, is assumed into Heaven by God.