Encyclicals
Search for Meaning- Glossary Terms
Big Questions of Life
Beliefs: Search for Meaning
Types of Sin
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What are encyclicals?

They are letters the pope uses to teach us.

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Meaning

An intended purpose. 

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What is the purpose for life for humans?

to be happy and enjoy life. 

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Define 'belief'?

To accept that something is true, especially without proof.

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What is the definition of sin? 

The breaking of the connection between God and Humanity 

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How many encyclicals are there?

240


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Contemporary 

current, modern; from the same time.

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What question do humans ask themselves throughout their life?

'Why am i here?'

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What is the belief of the future?

That Jesus will come again for our salvation and sins. 

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What is the reason that sin exists?

Free will

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When was the earliest encyclical written?

1854\


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Secular

Non-religious

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What is the main response humans say when trying to understand more about our purpose?

Humans ask ourselves 'why' when trying to understand certain things in life.

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What is the belief of the Holy Spirit?

That it lives within us and helps us show faith and adoration. 


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What are the 2 types of sin

Original & personal
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What does the word 'encyclicals' mean?

A circular letter.

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Sacred

The quality of being holy, worthy of respect, and reverence.

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Is there a Heaven and Hell?

In the bible we are told that there is a Heaven and Hell in the afterlife and that the sins we make on earth decide where we are going. 


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Why are Sacraments significant?

Sacraments like Baptism and being accepted into the kingdom of God. 


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Lying to preserve a persons feelings is what type of personal sin?

Venial

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Who are they addressed to?

The catholic clergy, and laity.


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Worldview

The basic beliefs that guide the way someone related to the world. 


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Is the Nicene Creed a guide on how to live our life as Catholics? 

The creed itself helps to influence how followers act and live. It is more of an influence not a guide.

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How do beliefs give meaning to life?

They sustain people through even the most difficult times, and sometimes people are even prepared to suffer and die for beliefs they hold.

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What 3 things must be done for a sin to be considered Mortal

Grave matter

Full knowledge 

Freedom/consent 


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