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define 'apostasy'
the act of renouncing one's faith
define 'tithe'
donation of a tenth of one's income to the church or another charitable institution
define 'examination of conscience'
prayerful reflection on one's words, attitudes, and actions in light of the Gospel (specifically in preparation of Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation)
Define 'heresy'
conscience deliberate rejection by a baptized person of a truth of faith
Define 'calumny'
making of false, defamatory statements (slander)
define 'blasphemy' and 'what pantheon are Baal and Asherah from?'
speaking acting or thinking about God, Mary, or the saints in an irreverent/offensive way.
Canaanite
define 'simony' and 'sacred'
buying or selling something spiritual
quality of being holy, worthy of respect, and reverence
Define 'agnosticism' and 'atheism'
agnostic: someone who does not know if there is a god
atheist: someone who denies the existence of God
define 'detraction' and 'venerate'
unnecessarily revealing somethin about another person that is true but harmful
to show respect and devotion to someone or something
Define "mammon" and "reparation"
Mammon: an Aramaic word for wealth or property
reparation: making amends for something one did wrong
Perjury
Perpetual Adoration
sin of lying under oath
practice of people in active devotion before the sacrament 24/7, 365 days a year
Define 'sacrilege' and 'superstition'
an offense against God
attributing to someone or something else a power that belongs to God and relying on such powers
Define 'covenant' and 'eschatology'
fancy word for promise
branch of Christian theology and teaching concerned with 'last things'
define 'catechist' and 'social doctrine'
process by which all Christians are taught the essentials of Christian doctrines
teaching of the church on the truth of revelation about human dignity, solidarity, social matters, etc.
Define 'Conciliar' and 'Adulation'
Conciliar: something connected with an official council of the church (normally an ecumenical council, like Vatican II)
Adulation: Excessive flattery, praise or admiration for another person
What are a couple ways that we continue to make sacred vows today?
politicians and judges being sworn into office
defendants in the courtroom swearing in for their testimony
baptism and confirmation (vow to reject Satan)
marriage
holy orders
How are the Johannine symbols of light and darkness connected to the Eighth Commandment?
light --> truth (walking in truth is being in light--> Jesus is the source of light)
darkness --> lie (walking in lies or illusion is being in darkness)
Explain how honesty is related to integrity and trust.
honesty --> integrity --> trust
Is it ever inappropriate to tell the truth? If so, provide 2 examples.
not required to tell the truth to someone who will use it to harm someone else
professional confidentiality
What are some ways to combat envy and greed?
strive to replace it with virtues of goodwill toward others, practicing personal humility, and by trusting in God's providence
What was the original meaning of the first commandment (idolatry)? What are some modern examples?
to worship false gods/goddesses (like Baal/Asherah). Obsessions with wealth and riches, fame.
What is the Old Testament basis for keeping the Sabbath day holy? Two key reasons.
1 - on the 7th day God rested
2 - remember what God did in saving his people from slavery in Egypt
what are the three principal ways that Christians are called to observe the Sabbath?
- keep it be going to mass
- abstain from working
- called to devote time to leisure, works of service and charity, family time, spiritual reading, prayer, etc.
Name and explain the three sins against a person's reputation?
- detraction (gossip)
- calumny (slander)
- rash judgment
Provide (2) key principals of the social doctrine of the Church [be prepared to explain significance on test]
life and dignity of the human person
call to family, community, and participation
rights and responsibilities
option for the poor and vulnerable
dignity of work and the rights of workers
solidarity
care for God's creation