Indigenous Spiritual Traditions
What symbol teaches balance among body, mind, emotion, and spirit and shows the need for harmony in each season of life?
The Medicine Wheel
What does the Shema prayer affirm about God?
The Lord is one
Why is the Resurrection central to Christian faith?
It shows death does not have the final word and offers hope of eternal life
What is the name of the holy book in Islam that Muslims believe is the word of God?
The Qur’an
What is Brahman in Hinduism?
Ultimate reality present in all things
What is the purpose of smudging with the Four Medicines before prayer?
To cleanse thoughts and feelings so that words rise to the Creator in a respectful way
What is the significance of the mezuzah on a Jewish doorpost?
It contains the Shema and reminds families to love God each time they enter or leave home
What statement from the Nicene Creed addresses debates about Jesus' divinity?
Jesus is “one in being with the Father”
What is the daily prayer ritual performed five times a day by Muslims called?
Salat (prayer)
What is samsara?
The ongoing cycle of birth, death, and rebirth governed by karma
What multi-day ceremony involves dancers offering personal sacrifice and prayers for the wellbeing of the whole community?
The Sundance
During what holiday do Jewish families build a leafy hut to remember the desert wandering and celebrate the fall harvest?
Sukkot
What does the Eucharist represent for Christians?
Spiritual nourishment and unity with Christ and each other
During which month do Muslims fast from dawn to sunset to grow in self-control and empathy?
Ramadan
What is the goal of moksha?
Liberation from samsara
What does the Truth and Reconciliation Commission urge Canadians to restore?
Language, culture, and land rights
What does keeping kosher involve regarding food?
Separating meat and dairy, eating animals that chew cud and have split hooves, and draining blood
What do parables such as the Good Samaritan teach?
Love of neighbour crosses social boundaries and demands practical help
What is the act of giving a portion of your wealth each year to help those in need called in Islam?
Charity (sometimes called almsgiving)
Why do many Hindus treat the Ganges River as sacred?
Its waters are believed to purify sins and provide auspicious rebirth
According to many Indigenous teachings, why must decisions consider the next seven generations?
Everyone is responsible for the long-term wellbeing of the community and environment
What is the primary purpose of Shabbat in Jewish life?
A sacred pause that mirrors God’s rest and seals the covenant with Israel
What does Catholic social teaching’s “preferential option for the poor” invite believers to do?
Evaluate economic and political choices by their impact on the most vulnerable
What is the special journey to Mecca that every Muslim should try to make at least once in their life?
Pilgrimage
What festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness with lamps, clean homes, and sweets?
Diwali