Jesus of Nazareth
This term is used to describe the ways that God reveals himself to humanity, either through the human experience or through sacred scripture.
Revelation
The sacraments help us see the world as...
a sign (sacrament) of God's love.
What spiritual hungers do all individuals desire to satisfy, regardless of faith background?
Meaning, Goodness, Connection
Name all four BRIC values
Bring Hope, Respect Others, Inspire Integrity, Celebrate Family
Who are the three persons in the Trinity?
The doctrine that God becomes a human person in the person of Jesus Christ, who is fully divine is known as...
The Incarnation
Name the Sacraments of Healing
Confession (Reconciliation) and Anointing of the Sick
Explain what prayer is.
Lifting our hearts and minds to God (conversing with God)
Name at least two influential figures from the Congregation of Holy Cross
Fr. Jacques Dujarie, Bl. Basil Moreau, St. Andre Bessette, Mother Mary of the Seven Dolors, Fr. Edward Sorin
In Deus Caritas Est by Pope Benedict XVI, he explains that this attribute is what sums up God's being.
LOVE
Jesus used this, as his primary way of preaching the Kingdom of God.
Parables
What does the word "Consubstantial" mean in the Nicene Creed?
It means "of the same substance." God the Father and Jesus, the Son, are of the same substance, and are two persons of the Trinity.
What type of prayer form has to do with praying on behalf of other individuals?
Intercession
What year was St. Francis High School Established?
1955
This medieval theologian was instrumental in making connections between reason and faith.
St. Thomas Aquinas
What is the Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus known as?
Which of the seven sacraments are only received once in a person's life?
Baptism, Confirmation
Identify at least 3 prayer forms.
Prayer of petition, conversation, adoration, meditation, intercession, praise, etc.
What does the word "Charism" mean in the context of Catholic Christianity?
Charism means 'Gift." Typically a gift given to an individual or religious order by the Holy Spirit to serve the church community.
Why is God known as a "living God" in the Christian Tradition?
Christians believe that God is a God who responds to our human needs, hungers, emotions, and desires. Since God has no beginning or end, God continues to exist and respond to God's people through nature, scripture, prayer, and sacrament.
Provide an example of how Jesus models authentic relationship and friendship for us.
Answers will vary:
(Models intimacy, vulnerability, commonality)
(Always reaches to the margins)
(Jesus utilizes parables and miracles to help his followers understand and know who he is.)
What does the term "Sacramentality" mean?
The ability for a human person to recognize and discover God’s presence in the day-to-day aspects of life. Human experiences can reveal God’s presence and grace.
How might spirituality and religion help a person in their life of prayer/faith?
It provides structure to their relationship with the divine. Through formal prayers, personal revelations/encounters, and curiosity, an individual has the opportunity to experience the Sacred.
What is the model of the Congregation of Holy Cross?
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Explain the Argument from Degrees of Perfection.
all things are measured to a highest standard, the most perfect being, there is only one perfect being: God.