Questions and Answers
In the Old Testament, God's plan was to give the ______ to the Chosen People.
promised land
The founding fathers of the Old Testament people are known as the ______.
Patriarchs
A ______ is a person, place, or thing coming before another person, place, or thing in history and foretelling it.
prefigurement
A ______ is a sacred agreement between God and man.
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The marking of God's saving plan by significant events in time is known as ______.
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What is salvation history?
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What does salvation mean in Christianity?
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What is a covenant in the Old Testament?
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Who were the three Old Testament patriarchs?
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What is the Promised Land?
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What is prefigurement?
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What does it mean when Christians refer to the new Israel?
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What was God's promise to Abram?
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God gave Abram the new name of ______, which means 'father of many people'.
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Catholic Faith
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Promised Land: The sacred territory God promised to the Chosen People in the Old Testament, also referred to as Palestine or the Holy Land.
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Patriarchs: Founding fathers of the Old Testament people, specifically Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
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Prefigurement: Refers to people, places, or events that foreshadow later events in Jesus' life; exemplified by God's provision of bread during the Exodus, prefiguring the Eucharist.
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Covenant: A sacred agreement between God and man. In the Old Testament, it involved God's promise to the Israelites, while the New Testament introduced a new covenant through Jesus Christ, focusing on salvation and faithfulness.
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Salvation History: Represents significant events in human history that are connected to mankind's salvation, beginning with creation and culminating in the life and teachings of Jesus. It continues through the Catholic Church and will conclude at the world's end.
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Salvation: In Christianity, it is the deliverance from sin and evil, underscoring God's role in offering redemption.
Important Figures
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Abram/Abraham: Originally named Abram, he is a key figure who entered into a covenant with God, becoming the father of a great nation. His new name means "father of many people".
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Isaac: Son of Abraham, who was tested by his father’s faith in a command from God to sacrifice him. Ultimately, this incident serves as a test of devotion.
Additional Notes
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Israel: The name given by God to Jacob, the son of Isaac, it later signifies God's chosen people and today refers to the Jewish nation-state. The Catholic Church is sometimes identified as the New Israel, representing a new community of believers.
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Significance of Covenants: Each Holy Mass renews the covenant established through the Blood of Christ, emphasizing a continuous relationship between God and humanity requiring faith and adherence to Church teachings.
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Understanding Prefigurement: Similarities between earlier events and events in Jesus' life establish an anticipatory framework for the fulfillment of God's promise through His Son.
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This quiz focuses on key concepts from Lesson 4 of the My Catholic Faith Delivered program. It includes flashcards that cover important terms related to the Old Testament, such as 'promised land' and 'Patriarchs'. Test your understanding and deepen your knowledge of Catholic teachings.
