Saints of the Months
When was St. Thomas More born?
Feb. 7th, 1478
What is visible and invisible revelation?
Visible: Things that we can see
Invisible: Things that we cannot see
What was Adam and Eve's story?
They were the first man and woman to be sent on Earth by God, but they rebelled against God's word by eating the forbidden fruit. (can be explained differently)
What are the Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
What are the 4 types of Biblical Criticism?
Form, Historical, Redaction, and Source.
What did to St. Ignatius do during his recovery?
Read about the past saints and found a spiritual connection with God (can be worded differently or explained different)
What is Human Desire?
Humans have a natural desire for happiness.
A universal feeling to search beyond and for something more in life.
Humans have a natural tendency toward and desire for God, the desire for God is written in the heart.
What are the 4 categories of the Old Testament (OT)?
-Pentateuch
-Historical
-Wisdom
-Prophetic
Matthew- a Winged Man
Mark- Lion
Luke- Ox
John- Eagle
What is Exegesis?
Exegesis is studying the passages in depth to learn what God is revealing to us.
What was Our Lady of Fatima most known for?
She met up with 3 children, every 13th of the month, and they would pray the rosary together.
(May-Oct 1917)
What is Natural Revelation?
Looking at the world around us and seeing God in the world/nature.
What are the books in the Pentateuch?
-Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Christ connects to a bunch of figures in the OT.
What are two of them?
Adam and Eve, OT and Mary and Jesus
Noah, OT and Christ and Baptism
Abraham, OT and Christ as Promise Fulfilled
Jacob/Israel, OT and Christ as New Israel
Joseph (Genesis), OT and Christ as Suffering Servant
Moses, OT and Christ as New Lawgiver
Ruth, OT and Christ the Redeemer of all Nations
Saul, OT and Christ as the True King
David, OT and Christ as Eternal King
Solomon, OT and Christ as True Wisdom/Temple
Elijah, OT and Christ and John the Baptist
Isaiah, OT and Christ as Suffering Servant/Savior
Esther, OT and Christ the Intercessor
Explain the 4 criticisms.
Form- Identifies literary genres, how the text was formed before it was put into writing.
Historical- Determining the historical and cultural context of the text.
Source- Determining where the material is coming from
Redaction- Focuses on the editor(s), who collected and arranged sources in the book or chapter.
What was St. Maximillian Kolbe's Story?
He was born in Poland, he was sent to Auschwitz and gave up his life for a stranger (Franciszek Gajowniczek)
What is Divine Revelation?
God's communication of himself, by he makes known the mystery of his Divine Plan, a gift a self-communication which is realized by deeds and words over time.
What does Isaiah connect to in the New Testament?
What is Isaiah's story?
Christ as a Suffering Servant/Savior
He had 3 visions that all lead to christ, 1: Virgin Birth, 2: The Messiah suffering, and 3: The Messiah being a servant.
What are the 3 ways of Oral Tradition?
1. Preaching to non-believers
2. Preaching to believers
3. The Liturgy
T or F: Does Historical Criticism replace faith?
False! It gives context
What are the Saints of the Months (Aug-Nov)
Aug- Our Lady of Fatima
Sept- St. Thomas More
Oct- St. Maximilian Kolbe
Nov- St. Ignatius of Loyala
What is CCC 27?
The desire for God is written in the human heart, because man is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw man to himself. Only in God will he find the truth and happiness he will never stop searching for.
Name the 3 kings and their story.
Saul, David, and Solomon
Saul was the first king, he was jealous of David, and he died by falling on his own sword. David was the second king, he started to build a temple but didn't finish. Solomon was the third king, given wisdom, and finished David's temple.
(HEAVILY SUMMARIZED AND MISSING DETAILS)
Explain all 3 stages of the Gospel Formation.
1. Jesus walked on Earth (nothing was written here)
2. Oral Tradition: People were convinced Jesus was the Messiah, started to preach about him (Church Started)
3. Actual writings of the stories.
What is an example of Redaction?
(Could say any if its correct to you but this is the one I know)
-The Genealogy of Jesus