Catholicism 101
The Trinity
The Bible
The Bible (2)
Facing the Giants
100
What is a creed?
a statement of beliefs
100
Who are the 3 persons of the Trinity?
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
100
What do we call the stories in Genesis 1 & 2 that tell us how the world was created?
creation accounts
100
What do we call the official list of books approved of by the Magisterium that make the Bible?
canon
100
What were some of the struggles Coach Taylor and his wife faced?
1. Grant wasn't making a lot of money. (~24,000) 2. Everything was breaking! Their car, stove, etc 3. Their house smelled. (RAT!) 4. Infertility 5. Grant is about to lose his job.
200
During what event do we see all 3 persons of the Trinity present?
Jesus' Baptism
200
What do we call the 1st 5 books of the Bible?
Pentateuch
200
What is the term that means that God helped guide the authors of the Bible through the power of the Holy Spirit?
biblical inspiration
200
What were some of the obstacles the team (players) faced?
1. bad attitude- losing attitude 2. Matt didn't get along with his dad. 3. David Childers the new kicker was too small and was a soccer player. 4. losing streak
300
What is our form of communication with God in which we ask God to take care of our needs and thank Him for what He has done for us?
prayer
300
What is the difference between monotheism vs. polytheism? What is Catholicism?
monotheism- belief in 1 God (Catholicism) polytheism- belief in many gods
300
Who are the 4 gospel writers? What is another name for gospel writer?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John "evangelist"
300
What were the "Giants" that they were facing? (both literally & figuratively)
literally- the team that was much better than them figuratively- FEAR & FAILURE (remember this!!)
400
What is "the study of God"?
theology
400
What is "the study of Christ"?
Christology
400
What is a covenant?
an agreement made between God and man
400
What is "salvation history"?
God's saving action throughout human history
400
What was the new team philosophy? How did it change everyone (Coach Taylor, other coaches, players, families, etc)?
Winning games was too small a thing to live for... "Give God all the glory!! When we win, we praise Him. When we lose, we praise Him!" Everyone became more positive & hopeful! The players did better on the field and in school. Matt accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior & told his dad he was sorry. The coaches started following Coach Taylor's example and using scripture to inspire them.
500
What is the "Deposit of Faith"?
tradition + faith which forms the Catholic Church's core teachings
500
What is the Incarnation?
the Word of God ("Logos") took on human nature in the person of Jesus of Nazareth, becoming both fully human + fully divine
500
What is the "Great Commandment"
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind...Love your neighbor as yourself."
500
What is "exegesis"?
a critical interpretation and examination of Scripture
500
What was the point of the "death crawl"?
Giving your VERY BEST! Brock thought he could only go 20yards with Jeremy on his back. He was ready to quit. Coach Taylor pushed him and showed him that he was strong and had more to give! We should not have a "quitting attitude". We should always be pushing ourselves to do our very best.