Vocabulary
What is the term for the written record of God's revelation of Himself to humanity?
What is scripture?
What is the duality present in Scripture?
What is that Scripture is both the Word of God and the words of humans?
What does the word "Revelation" refer to in this context?
It refers to God making His will known to humanity through Scripture.
What is the typical way to reference a passage in the Bible?
By using the format book chapter:verse (e.g., John 3:16-17)
What is the typical way to reference a passage in the Bible?
By using the format Book Chapter:Verses (e.g., John 3:16-17).
What do we call the study of God and the things of God?
What is Theology?
How does Scripture serve us in our spiritual lives?
It can be used to teach, to refute, to correct, and to train in holiness.
What is the Latin word for Bible, and what does it mean?
What is "biblia," meaning a collection of books?
What does "Homily" refer to in the context of Holy Mass?
It is the sermon or teaching given by the priest after the readings.
What does the term "Universal Prayer" refer to?
It is also known as the Prayer of the Faithful.
This term refers to the process of praying with Scripture that involves reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation.
What is Lectio Divina?
In what way do we encounter Christ through Scripture?
We encounter not simply words on a page but a living Person, Jesus Christ.
What does the term "Dei Verbum" refer to?
What is the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation?
In what way is God’s Word described in relation to the Eucharist?
God's Word is Scripture and Christ's Body is the Eucharist; both are ways to encounter Christ.
What is the Responsorial Psalm?
A selection from the book of Psalms sung or said during Mass.
What is the name of the official teaching authority of the Church?
What is the Magisterium?
What are the two primary sources of divine revelation?
What are Tradition and Scripture?
What is the purpose of the Responsorial Psalm during Mass?
To respond to the readings from Scripture in prayer and reflection.
Why is it important to know how to read the Bible properly?
To find answers to the right questions about faith and life.
What does the term "Duality" mean in the context of this unit?
It means having two or more aspects, such as Jesus being fully God and fully man.
What is the phrase that describes the collection of Scripture and Sacred Tradition?
What is the Deposit of Faith?
What is the significance of the Liturgy of the Word during Holy Mass?
It includes three readings from the Old Testament, Psalms, and New Testament letters, helping us meet Jesus Christ.
What is the goal of reading Scripture according to the practice of Lectio Divina?
To read the words slowly and intentionally, focusing on quality of reading.
What is the last step of Lectio Divina?
What is Contemplatio (contemplation)?
What is the significance of the footnotes in the Bible?
They provide additional context or references related to specific verses.