Marriage
In the bible, like Genesis 2, we see marriage bonded and motivated by this. But history tells us this was not always the case until more modern times.
Love
The Pontifex Maximus, the Vicar of Christ
the Pope
The Bible never advocates divorce, but allows it in certain cases. Instead, what does the bible emphasize when there are marital problems?
Reconciliation as much as possible
These are the monastics that lived at the tops of towers for decades. Instead of going to church, the church came to them.
the Stylites
In effort to walk us through life, God gives these to the church - marking significant moments from the cradle to the grave. What are they?
Sacraments
This is the covenant symbol of marriage.
the wedding ring
They take care of the physical and material necessities of the church. You may see them locking doors, paying bills, or organizing church functions in practical ways.
Deacons
Theologically, besides celebrating the wedding/marriage with the happy couple, what are the witnesses supposed to remind the couple of later on?
their vows to each other and God.
The Augustinians, or the Benedictines are examples of monastic orders that base their practices off of this concept. What is it?
Patterning their exercises off of the life and practice of a particular saint.
We've said all semester long, these are the two goals of the Christian life.
To love God
To love others (Neighbors, Enemies)
Complete the scripture verse:
“For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two ...”
"...will become one flesh."
The office of Pope is decided by democratic vote among this group of clergy. They are also the ones that the occupy political positions that run the Vatican.
the College of Cardinals
Name all three reasons the Bible offers regarding divorce.
1) Adultry (sexual immorality)
2) Abandonment
3) Physical/Emotional Abuse or Neglect
During the Counter-Reformation, the Society of Jesus became the academic arm of the Roman Catholic Church, responding to the doctrinal claims of the Protestants. Our current Pope was one of these. What is the nickname that the Society of Jesus is usually called?
Jesuits
This is the book of the Torah that instructs us regarding the Tabernacle/Temple, the Priesthood, sacrifices, and rituals. What book of the Bible is this?
Leviticus
Ephesians 5 says the marriage covenant signifies this. This is why divorce fouls the picture.
The covenant between God and the Church
This is an Episcopate of a Diocese.
bishop
According to the bible, who was the first high priest?
Aaron the brother of Moses
These two orders left the cloister of the monastery in order to help the poor in practical ways, and without payment. Name any of the two orders we mentioned doing this.
Cistercians or the Franciscans
These spiritual exercises were/are frequently practiced by Holy Men and Holy Women. This might included exercises in frequent fasting, or long periods of unbroken prayer. What is the term for these spiritual exercises?
Ascetics
Askesis
Genesis 1 tells us "creation is good" no fewer than 7-times. Genesis 2 tells us God identifies something in creation that is "not good", even before the Fall into Sin in chapter 3. What does God say isn't good?
it is not good that human beings to be alone.
These are the Presbyters of the Local Church.
Priests
Formal worship for the Israelites included two necessary ingredients that made the priesthood required. An individual Jewish person could not do this on their own. What were the two?
Sacrifice and Ritual
These monastics are a contemplative order, focusing most of their exercises upon meditation, prayer, and quiet contemplation. Saint Theresa of Avila became a doctor of the church after heavily reforming this order. What is it called?
the Carmelites
Formal worship for the Roman Catholic Church includes two necessary ingredients that make our priesthood required. An individual Christian could not do this on their own. What were the two?
Sacrament and Ritual