Scripture
Who wrote the bible?
Human authors inspired by God
What caused seeds not to grow:
Path = devil snatches Word
Rocky ground = no roots, gives up
Thorns = worries/challenges choke it
____ : 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
The Story of Job
The story of Job is about a faithful man who endures immense suffering and loss but remains steadfast in his trust in God, ultimately being restored and blessed even more than before.
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.
The Story of Temptations of Jesus
The temptations of Jesus describe how, after fasting 40 days in the desert, He was tested by Satan with challenges of turning stones into bread, proving His divinity, and gaining worldly power, but He resisted each by remaining faithful to God’s word.
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.
Story of The Fall (Adam and Eve)
The fall of Adam and Eve tells how they disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, bringing sin and suffering into the world.
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
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.
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.