Unit 1
The amount of books in the Old Testament
39 books
Definition of covenant
A covenant is a promise between a person/a group and God
The form God took when He first approached Moses
A burning bush
The seven sacraments
Baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, matrimony & holy orders
Amount of beatitudes
8 beatitudes
The amount of books in the New Testament
27 books
The five primary covenants in the Old Testament
Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic & the New Covenant
What did God call Moses to do?
God called Moses to free His people (the Israelites) from slavery in Egypt.
The three categories of Sacraments
Sacraments of Initiation, Sacraments of Healing, Sacraments at the Service of Communion
What is a disciple (In the context of Christianity)?
A loyal follower of Jesus
The two ways to interpret the Bible
Literal & Contextual approach
What is decreation?
Ruining the things (Earth) that God created for us
How did God test the Israelites to see if they would keep their side of the covenant?
God made the Israelites wander the desert for 40 years to see if they would disobey the 10 commandments.
The importance of the Sacraments
Sacraments help us grow closer to God and build up our faith.
Three ways to pray
Vocal prayer, meditation, contemplative prayer
Three types of history in the Bible
Oral history, written history & edited history
5 types of sin
Person vs. God, Person vs. Self, Person vs. Others, Person vs. Nature, Person vs. Group
Why is Passover celebrated?
Passover is celebrated by the Jews to celebrate the freedom from slavery of Egypt and their deliverance across the Red Sea.
What does a healthy relationship look like?
There are 8 factors needed for a healthy relationship, kindness, trust, respect, equality, communication, acceptance, compromise & chemistry.
What does Jesus say to do while praying?
Jesus says that when we’re praying, we should go into an empty room and close the door.
The main message of the Bible
Good news for humanity
Why did God create humankind?
God created humankind so that we can spread his overflowing love.
Why is Jesus known as the Paschal Lamb/Passover Lamb?
Jesus is known as the Paschal Lamb because he shed blood to take away the sins of the world.
What is conscience?
Conscience is an inner guide that helps us make the right decisions. It helps us decipher right from wrong.
What does Jesus say not to do while praying?
Jesus says that when we’re praying, we shouldn’t be a hypocrite and we shouldn’t babble.