Christ & the Church
What feast day celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Church? This day is also known as the birthday of the Church.
Pentecost.
This Marian feast celebrates Mary's conception without Original Sin.
Immaculate Conception
What theological virtue allows us to accept God's revelation?
Faith
What sacrament begins our relationship with God and the Church?
Baptism
Define epistles.
Otherwise known as letters; the epistles are among some of the oldest parts of the New Testament. Paul traveled to various communities to evangelize and spread the Faith.
This ecumenical council created the first draft of the Nicene Creed.
Council of Nicea
What is the name of Mary's song of praise found in Luke's Gospel?
The Magnificat
Name three different forms of prayer.
Petition, intercession, aspiration
The most important part of the Mass, also known as "thanksgiving."
Eucharist
Define particular judgement.
the judgement period that occurs immediately at time of death; during Purgatory, our souls are in the final "purification" state so we can enter Heaven
Define apostolic succession.
The passing on of apostolic preaching and authority from the Apostles directly to all the bishops.
What ecumencial council defended Mary's title as Mother of God?
Council of Ephesus
Who was St. Ignatius of Loyola and what did he tell us about prayer?
St. Ignatius of Loyola- founded Jesuit order; known for creating Spiritual Exercises (a method of prayer and reflection that helps people grow closer to God). He taught that prayer is a personal conversation with God and encouraged people to find God's presence in everyday life. He also reminds us to examine our conscience.
Describe consecration.
The Consecration is the part of the Mass when the Eucharistic Prayer is said by the priest as we are kneeling, repeating Jesus' words from the Last Supper. As Catholics, we believe the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ (Real Presence). It's also the most scared moment because Jesus becomes truly present in the Eucharist.
Explain the Catholic Church's answer as to why sin and suffering exist.
They exist as a result of free will (reference The Fall). When Adam & Even turned away from God through Original Sin, suffering entered the world. God does not abandon us in our suffering; we are united and redeemed through death on the cross.
This names refers to the Holy Spirit.
Paraclete otherwise known as "advocate"
Define the term obedience of faith.
This terms refers to when we pay attention to our faith in God; we humbly seek God's will in our lives, eager to trust in all of what God has communicated to us (p. 202)
Explain the importance of the "Our Father" and name how many petitions are listed in the prayer.
It's the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples, making it the model for all Christian prayer. It teaches believers how to pray by praising God, seeking His will, asking for daily needs, requesting forgiveness, and asking for protection from temptation and evil. There are 7 petitions in total.
What sacrament is reinforced during Lent? Explain the importance of this sacrament in connection to Lent's recurring themes.
Sacrament of Reconciliation; we're called to reflect on our sins, seek God's forgiveness, and renew our relationship with Him by refraining from bad habits. Lenten themes include prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and while not a formal theme, repentance. Repentance also allows us to prepare our hearts for the joy of the Resurrection.
Jesus delivered these teachings during the Sermon on the Mount and Sermon on the Plain.
The Beatitudes.
This ecumenical council taught that Jesus possesses two natures that are united without division.
Ecumenical Council of Chalcedon
What is the Assumption of Mary?
The Assumption of Mary (Aug. 15th) is the Catholic dogma that at the end of May's earthly life, she was taken body and soul into heaven. This teaching honors her role as the Mother of Jesus and her faithful obedience to God.
How do Jesus' parables and His teachings on prayer help us to grow in our relationship with God?
Jesus' parables teach lessons about God, faith, forgiveness, and how we should live our daily lives. His teachings on prayer show us how to communicate with God, trust Him, and seek His will. Parables allow us to further understand His plan for us.
What role does sanctifying grace play in our Baptism?
It is transformative of both our relationship with God and others. It is a gift we are freely given, it is not something we have to "work" for but we cannot take advantage of it either. This type of grace enables us to share in the closeness of the Trinity, responding to our vocational call, and allows us to live out a Christ-like life to the best of our ability (pg. 174).
Describe the difference between the Matthew and Luke Beatitudes.
Matthew has more of an element of spirituality ("blessed are the meek"), while Luke feels more real-life. Luke also has the four "woes" which warn against those who are living rich and comfortably.