Who wrote the bible?
Human authors inspired by God
what are the two Creed?
Apostles’ & Nicene Creed
____ : A failure to love God, self, or others.
Sin
Types of Prayer
praise, petition, adoration, thanksgiving, intercession
Virtue
A good habit that helps us do what is right.
two main parts of the bible
Old Testament & New Testament
What is Ascension?
Jesus returns to Heaven 40 days after resurrection.
Mortal Sin
serious matter, full knowledge, deliberate consent.
prayer forms
traditional, meditation, community, liturgical, Lectio Divina
Using one’s sexuality responsibly and lovingly.
first 5 books of bible
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.
what is the Annunciation?
Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear Jesus.
Venial Sin
less serious, weakens relationship with God.
Paschal Mystery:
Jesus’ Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
Intimacy
Close familiarity, emotional/spiritual closeness.
who is Paul?
Wrote letters (epistles) to early Christian communities; converted on the Road to Damascus; known as the Apostle to the Gentiles.
what are the 4 dogmas about Mary?
Immaculate Conception
Perpetual Virginity
Mother of God
Assumption
Catholic Social Teaching (CST)
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Call to Family, Community, Participation
Rights and Responsibilities
Preferential Option for the Poor
Dignity of Work and Workers’ Rights
Solidarity
Care for Creation
Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
Sexuality
The way we express ourselves as male/female; a gift from God.
_________: The study of how to interpret scripture.
Hermeneutics
why do catholics pray to Mary?
To ask for her intercession (prayers on our behalf).
Decision - Making Model
See → Judge → Act → Evaluate
Symbolic signs :
religious signs (e.g., water = cleansing)
Public worship
Attending Mass fulfills the 3rd Commandment, connects us to community and God through Eucharist.
who are the Synoptic Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke – similar content and structure.
what is the Assumption?
Mary taken body and soul into Heaven.
Mercy
Compassion + forgiveness; essential to Christian life.
Private prayer
Deepens relationship with God, helps live out love for others through personal reflection and petition
what is Genesis Truth?
Humans made in God’s image = Religious Truth, not scientific.
Conscience
Inner voice guiding moral decisions; must be formed by truth and faith.
What caused seeds not to grow:
Path = devil snatches Word
Rocky ground = no roots, gives up
Thorns = worries/challenges choke it