Beatitudes and the Kingdom of God

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What are the Beatitudes?

Historical events in the Bible

Miracles performed by Jesus

A set of commandments

Attitudes guiding us to follow Jesus more closely (correct)

What is the kingdom of God?

The reign of God, characterized by peace, justice, and love, inaugurated by Jesus.

What is metanoia?

A Greek term for repentance, meaning a turning away from sin to live a Christian life.

Blessed are the ___ in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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List the Beatitudes.

<ol> <li>Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. 3. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. 4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 6. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 8. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is justification?

The grace of the Holy Spirit that cleanses us from sins through faith and baptism. Signup and view all the answers

What is grace?

A free and unearned favor from God, infused at Baptism, that helps us live as His children. Signup and view all the answers

What are charisms?

Special gifts given by the Holy Spirit to individual Christians to build up the Church. Signup and view all the answers

What is discipleship?

The mandate of all baptized Christians to follow Jesus as priest, prophet, and king. Signup and view all the answers

What are contemplative orders?

Religious orders that focus on prayer rather than active ministry. Signup and view all the answers

What are the apostolic orders?

Religious orders that stress activities like caring for the downtrodden and teaching. Signup and view all the answers

For what purpose did God create us?

To know, love, and serve Him to attain eternal happiness. Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between Jesus' Beatitudes and our happiness?

In the Beatitudes, we learn the attitudes and actions for attaining true happiness. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Jesus the perfect norm for moral living?

He is our moral standard due to His humanity and divinity. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Beatitudes

The Beatitudes represent attitudes for following Jesus and achieving holiness and happiness.
First Beatitude emphasizes humility, recognizing our need for God.
Second and Third Beatitudes focus on compassion and respect, respectively, uplifting those who mourn and the meek.
Fourth and Fifth Beatitudes encourage a desire for holiness and mercy.
The Sixth Beatitude highlights a heart focused on God, and the Seventh emphasizes the pursuit of peace.
The Eighth Beatitude acknowledges standing for righteousness despite persecution.

Kingdom of God

Refers to God's reign of peace, justice, and love as proclaimed by Jesus.
Initiated through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.
Represents God's process of reconciling and renewing all creation, ongoing until the end of time.

Metanoia

Greek term meaning repentance; involves turning away from sin with the intent to embrace a Christian life.

List of Beatitudes

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn: they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: they will inherit the land.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful: they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart: they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those persecuted for the sake of righteousness: theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Justification

Justification is the Holy Spirit's grace cleansing us from sin through faith and baptism.
Connects to justice: giving what is due and being in balance.
It reflects God's mercy by removing barriers to union with Him.

Grace

Defined as a free, unearned favor from God received at Baptism.
Adopts individuals into God's family and empowers them to live as His children.
Types include sanctifying grace, sacramental grace, and actual grace.

Charisms

Special gifts from the Holy Spirit intended to build the Church.
Originates from the Greek word "charis," meaning divine gift; related to the concept of grace.

Discipleship

A mandate for baptized Christians to follow Jesus and participate in His prophetic, priestly, and kingly roles.

Contemplative Orders

Religious communities focused on prayer over active ministry.
Men's contemplative orders include Benedictines, Trappists, and Carmelites; women's include Benedictines, Poor Clares, Carmelites, and Trappistines.

Apostolic Orders

Focus on serving others through teaching, preaching, and caring for those in need.
Women’s congregations include Sisters of Charity, Franciscan Sisters, Sisters of Mercy, and Dominican Sisters.
Men’s orders include Jesuits, Franciscans, Salesians, Holy Cross, Christian Brothers, and Dominicans.

Purpose of Creation

God created humans to know, love, and serve Him, aiming for eternal happiness and reward.

Jesus' Beatitudes and Human Happiness

The Beatitudes outline attitudes necessary for living a Christian vocation and achieving true happiness.
They lead to God's kingdom, resulting in divine vision, family adoption, and eternal rest.

Jesus as the Moral Norm

Jesus serves as our moral norm, embodying human standards while being fully divine.
His life offers a model for moral living, providing guidance for Christians.

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Explore the teachings of the Beatitudes as they relate to following Jesus and achieving holiness. This quiz covers the essence of humility, compassion, and the call to righteousness within the context of God's Kingdom. Test your understanding of these fundamental Christian concepts and their implications for spiritual growth.