theology
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100

What are charisms?

special graces and gifts from the holy spirit that help people build up the body of Christ

100

What are the two “levels” of priesthood found in the Old Testament?

The Levites and the head of the household (all israel)

100

What are some examples of personal prayer or devotions?

Scripture, personal prayer, rosary, (anything that involves you praying by yourself) 

100

What is the significance of the Advent Season?

Preparation for the birth of Christ and his second coming

100

 When is the Triduum?

The 3 days before Easter: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, & Holy Saturday

200

What is the Old Testament counterpart to the Church as the people of God?

Israel

200

Who are the laity?

  • Those who aren’t in the priesthood, a nun, pope, etc (ordinary people)

  • Anyone who is not part of clergy

200

What are some examples of communal prayer or devotions?

Praise and worship, types of worship done in a group setting

200

When is the Christmas Season?

Celebrates Jesus’ birth, infancy, family, and universality of salvation

200

What is the significance of the Triduum?

  • Celebrating the sinful events of the passion of Christ for our redemption

  • Passion, death and resurrection

300

 Why would we call the People of God a “pilgrim” Church?

on journey to God

300

What is the vocation of the laity?

“Seeking the Kingdom of God by engaging in temporal affairs and by ordering them according to the plan of God”

300

 What is liturgy?

Public worship

300

What is the significance of the Christmas Season?

Has to do with incarnation, Jesus being born, life with the Gentiles

300

When is the Easter Season?

Starts on easter and lasts through Pentecost

400

What is the role of a priest?

Offer gifts and sacrifices to God

To sanctify, make holy, fulfill the role of apostles

400

What is the Universal Call to Holiness?

“Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect”

400

What types of prayer are included in liturgy?

Mass, sacraments, liturgical prayer

400

When is Lent?

Starts on Ash Wednesday, until Holy Thursday (40 days)

400

What is the significance of the Easter Season?

Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and the freedom from sin due to his sacrifice

500

What are the two “levels” of priesthood in the Church?

Universal and ministerial

500

 How do the laity respond to the universal call to holiness?

Participation in the church (especially mass), frequent reception of the sacraments (especially eucharist and reconciliation), well-formed prayer life, sacrifice & self-denial, sanctifying ordinary life, and witness and service in the church community & wider society.

500

When is the Advent Season?

4 Sundays before Christmas until christmas eve

500

What is the significance of Lent?

Lots of prayer, fasting, abstinence, and almsgiving

Season of conversion and preparation for easter

500

When is Ordinary Time?

  • After the Christmas season through Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, and time after Pentecost until the start of Advent 

  • Anytime outside of christmas, advent, easter or lent