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What is the difference between Philia and Eros?
What is the difference between Philia and Eros?
What is the meaning of the theological virtue of 'Hope'?
What is the meaning of the theological virtue of 'Hope'?
According to Catholic Social Teaching, what is the core principle that all other themes are based on?
According to Catholic Social Teaching, what is the core principle that all other themes are based on?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of faith?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of faith?
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What is meant by the 'Preferential Option for the Poor' in Catholic Social Teaching?
What is meant by the 'Preferential Option for the Poor' in Catholic Social Teaching?
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What is the purpose of the cardinal virtue of 'Temperance'?
What is the purpose of the cardinal virtue of 'Temperance'?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven main themes of Catholic Social Teaching?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven main themes of Catholic Social Teaching?
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How can one become a disciple of Christ?
How can one become a disciple of Christ?
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How do we come to know Jesus?
How do we come to know Jesus?
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What is meant by 'Divine Inspiration' in the context of Scripture?
What is meant by 'Divine Inspiration' in the context of Scripture?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'Covenant'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'Covenant'?
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What is the main message regarding 'Inerrancy' of the Scripture?
What is the main message regarding 'Inerrancy' of the Scripture?
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Which of the following represents a type of truth conveyed by the Bible?
Which of the following represents a type of truth conveyed by the Bible?
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What is the significance of the Council of Hippo in relation to the Bible?
What is the significance of the Council of Hippo in relation to the Bible?
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Which statement best reflects the main theme of the Genesis creation stories?
Which statement best reflects the main theme of the Genesis creation stories?
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What consequence did Adam and Eve face for disobeying God?
What consequence did Adam and Eve face for disobeying God?
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In the context of the story of Cain and Abel, what was the primary sin that led to the murder?
In the context of the story of Cain and Abel, what was the primary sin that led to the murder?
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What is the significance of the rainbow in the story of Noah's Ark?
What is the significance of the rainbow in the story of Noah's Ark?
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What covenant did God make with Abraham?
What covenant did God make with Abraham?
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How did God communicate with Moses to guide the Israelites out of Egypt?
How did God communicate with Moses to guide the Israelites out of Egypt?
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What type of sin is defined as a serious offense that breaks the relationship with God?
What type of sin is defined as a serious offense that breaks the relationship with God?
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What does God's covenant with the Israelites signify?
What does God's covenant with the Israelites signify?
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Which beatitude emphasizes the importance of humility and service to others?
Which beatitude emphasizes the importance of humility and service to others?
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What is the primary symbol of God's new covenant through Christ?
What is the primary symbol of God's new covenant through Christ?
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Which of the following actions demonstrates the commandment 'You shall not steal'?
Which of the following actions demonstrates the commandment 'You shall not steal'?
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What characterizes those who 'hunger and thirst for righteousness' according to the Beatitudes?
What characterizes those who 'hunger and thirst for righteousness' according to the Beatitudes?
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Which example best illustrates the commandment 'Honor your father and your mother'?
Which example best illustrates the commandment 'Honor your father and your mother'?
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Which of the following scenarios best represents the beatitude 'Blessed are the merciful'?
Which of the following scenarios best represents the beatitude 'Blessed are the merciful'?
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What is meant by 'coveting' according to the commandments?
What is meant by 'coveting' according to the commandments?
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What does the beatitude ‘Blessed are the pure in heart’ imply?
What does the beatitude ‘Blessed are the pure in heart’ imply?
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Flashcards
Canon
Canon
The list of books that are considered inspired by God and included in the Bible.
Covenant
Covenant
Promises or agreements between God and his people. These agreements often involve blessings and responsibilities.
Torah
Torah
The first five books of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
Prophecy
Prophecy
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Myths
Myths
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Literal Truth
Literal Truth
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Contextual Truth
Contextual Truth
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Parable
Parable
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Creation
Creation
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Original Sin
Original Sin
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Mortal Sin
Mortal Sin
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Noah's Ark and the Covenant
Noah's Ark and the Covenant
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Agape
Agape
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Eros
Eros
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Philia
Philia
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Faith (Theological Virtue)
Faith (Theological Virtue)
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Charity (Love) (Theological Virtue)
Charity (Love) (Theological Virtue)
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Prudence (Cardinal Virtue)
Prudence (Cardinal Virtue)
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Justice (Cardinal Virtue)
Justice (Cardinal Virtue)
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Fortitude (Cardinal Virtue)
Fortitude (Cardinal Virtue)
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Temperance (Cardinal Virtue)
Temperance (Cardinal Virtue)
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What is a covenant?
What is a covenant?
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What is the symbol of God's covenant with Moses?
What is the symbol of God's covenant with Moses?
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What is the new covenant through Christ?
What is the new covenant through Christ?
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What is the symbol of the new covenant through Christ?
What is the symbol of the new covenant through Christ?
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What are the Beatitudes?
What are the Beatitudes?
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What does it mean to be 'poor in spirit'?
What does it mean to be 'poor in spirit'?
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What does it mean to be 'meek'?
What does it mean to be 'meek'?
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What does it mean to 'hunger and thirst for righteousness'?
What does it mean to 'hunger and thirst for righteousness'?
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What does it mean to be 'merciful'?
What does it mean to be 'merciful'?
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Study Notes
Unit 1: Introduction to the Bible
- Divine Inspiration: Guidance from God, e.g., the Bible.
- Scripture: Sacred religious text.
- Covenant: Agreements between God and people.
- Council of Hippo: First council of bishops to approve a biblical canon.
- Canon: List of inspired Bible books.
- Salvation: Forgiveness and deliverance from sin.
- Inerrancy: The core message in Scripture is without error, despite minor details.
- "Biblia": Greek word for "many books."
- Old Testament: Approximately 1400–400 BCE, over 1,000 years, written in Hebrew.
- New Testament: Approximately 50–150 CE, about 50-100 years, written primarily in Greek.
- Scripture Citation Formats: Short (e.g., John 3:16) and long (e.g., The Gospel according to John, chapter 3, verse 16).
- Two Major Sections: Old and New Testaments.
- Old Testament Sections: Torah, Historical Books, Wisdom/Poetry, Prophets.
- First Five Books of the Old Testament (Torah): Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.
Unit 1: Types of Truths in the Bible
- Religious Truth: Describes relationships with God and others, scripture, and faith are at the heart of it.
- Moral Truth: Guides right and wrong: e.g., "You shall not kill".
- Symbolic Truth: Uses myth and symbols, for us to interpret what lies beneath the surface.
- Scientific Truth: Describes scientific events, although not always accurate for scientific standards.
- Historical Truth: If historical events are accurate within the Bible narrative.
- Literary Forms: Myths, Poetry, Prophecy, Law, History, Letters, Parables, Sermons, Drama.
Unit 1: Approaches to Understanding the Bible
- Literal Interpretation: Understanding every word literally, but not focusing on the actual date, names etc. as it does not necessarily align with literal interpretation.
- Contextual Interpretation: Deconstructing the culture, time, place, and writing style to interpret the meaning within the context of the writing style.
Unit 2: Creation Stories
- Genesis Creation Stories: Two accounts (Genesis 1 and 2) of God creating the heavens and Earth.
- Pattern in Genesis 1: Introduce, Command, Obey, Rejoice, Identify.
- Three Days of Separation: (Days 1-3) Separating light and dark, water and land.
- Three Days of Population: (Days 4-6) Populating sky, air, and land with beings.
- One Day of Celebration: (Day 7) God rests and celebrates.
- Four Religious Truths from Genesis 1: One God, Planned creation, Everything created good, Sabbath.
- Genesis 2 Creation Story: Focuses on Adam and Eve; created by God from dust; given love, creativity, wisdom, and the will to connect.
- The Serpent and the Fruit: Serpent (devil) tempts Eve to eat the forbidden fruit which sparks the first sin.
- God's Reaction: Punishment for sin, pain for women in childbirth, hard work for men. Shows mercy by providing clothing.
- Cain and Abel: Cain murders Abel out of jealousy; God curses Cain.
- Original Sin: Adam and Eve's sin, inherited by all humans.
- Venial Sin: Less serious, weakens relationship but doesn't sever it.
- Mortal Sin: Serious, breaks the relationship with God; requires repentance for forgiveness.
- Human Conflict Categories: Person vs nature, Person vs God, Person vs other, Person vs self, Group vs group.
Unit 2: God's Covenant with Humanity
- Noah's Ark: Flood due to human sin, Noah's family chosen, covenant made to never flood the world again.
- God's Covenant with Abraham: Chosen people (Israelites); many descendants, land, and kingship; test of faith with Isaac.
- God's Covenant with Moses: Special relationship, laws (Ten Commandments).
Unit 3: The Sermon on the Mount
- Beatitudes: Instructions on living a righteous life, in Matthew 5:1–12 meaning Blessed and ends with a reward
- Eight Beatitudes: Poor in spirit, those who mourn, meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, those persecuted for righteousness.
- Connection to Beatitudes: Example of how to live as a disciple of Christ and their meanings (referencing the interpretations in the provided text).
- Seven Qualities of a Good Friend: Kindness, Honesty, Loyalty, Compassion, Patience, Generosity, Forgiveness
- Three Types of Love: Agape (unconditional), Eros (romantic/sexual), Philia (friendship).
- Three Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope, Charity/Love.
- Four Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance.
Unit 4: Faith and Catholic Social Teaching (CST)
- Faith Definition: Entrusting oneself to God completely, a virtue that helps build relationships with God, self, and others.
- 1st Commandment: Loving and respecting God above all else.
- Why Can’t We Prove God’s Existence Scientifically?: Science can only measure what we can see or prove within the realm of time and space, God cannot be proven by science.
- How Can We Know God?: Through scripture, personal encounter (e.g., Eucharist), prayer.
- Personal Relationship with Jesus: Commitment to act as Jesus taught, trust, and invite Jesus into one's heart.
- Catholic Social Teaching (CST): God's plan for a peaceful, loving world where everyone is treated fairly, and justice is carried out.
- Seven Themes of CST: Life and Dignity of the Human Person, Call to Family, Community, and Participation, Rights and Responsibilities, Preferential Option for the Poor, Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers, Solidarity, Care for God’s Creation.
- How to be a Disciple of Christ: Following Christ's teachings, serving others, living with love/compassion, spreading the Gospel.
- Key Concepts in CST: Solidarity, Preferential Option for the Poor, Common Good.
Unit 4: Prayer and Sacraments
- Types of Prayer: Blessing/Adoration, Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving.
- Hail Mary: Prayer to Mary, mother of Jesus.
- Our Father: Prayer asking for God's will to be done.
- Sacraments: Means of grace, outward signs of God’s inward grace from Christ.
- Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
- Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation/Penance, Anointing of the Sick
- Sacraments of Service: Matrimony, Holy Orders
- Mass: Parts (Introductory Rite, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Concluding Rite).
- Transubstantiation: Change of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.
- Conditions for Receiving Eucharist: Baptized Catholic, Confession of sins, good intent, and fasting.
- Liturgical Colors: Significance of color in Catholic liturgical celebrations.
- Parables: The stories and their contextual meanings, e.g., Mustard Seed, The Good Samaritan.
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