Christian Faith and Its Sources

Questions and Answers

What does the Plenary Council emphasize about the connection between worship and daily life?

Worship should be limited to church services.

Daily life has no impact on worship practices.

Daily life must be an act of worship. (correct)

Worship is separate from daily activities.

What is one of the roles of popular religious practices according to the Plenary Council?

To maintain the status quo in faith.

To promote individualism over community worship.

To serve as a means of evangelization. (correct)

To divert attention from the liturgy.

What is indicated as a necessary approach towards traditional religious practices?

They should be a source of conflict.

They must remain unchanged and unchallenged.

They deserve critical respect and renewal. (correct)

They should be completely abolished.

What caution does the Plenary Council provide regarding the renewal of worship?

Fanaticism should be corrected to encourage maturity in faith. Signup and view all the answers

Which figure is noted alongside the discussion of worship and liturgy?

St. Augustine. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are considered sources of faith?

Bible Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Tradition' refer to in the context of faith?

Practices and customs passed down through generations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics describes Christian faith?

Total and Absolute Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 Essentials of Faith referred to as the 3 P's?

Paniniwala, Pagsunod, Pagtitiwala Signup and view all the answers

What does PCP II express as a challenge to the Christian conscience?

The sins committed against the poor Signup and view all the answers

How does PCP II suggest addressing the culture of unbelief?

Engaging in a Renewed Social Apostolate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the '3 Basic Questions of Faith'?

What should I know? What should I do? What may we hope for? Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main causes for the culture of unbelief mentioned in the document?

Consumerism in society Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sources of Faith

Faith is derived from three primary sources: the Bible, Tradition, and the Magisterium (Popes & Cardinals).
Tradition encompasses customs passed down through generations, while "tradition" refers to individual practices.

3 Essentials of Faith (3 P’s)

Paniniwala: Believing in the core tenets of faith.
Pagsunod: Acting upon the beliefs through actions.
Pagtitiwala: Entrusting oneself to God through worship.

Characteristics of Christian Faith

Total and Absolute: Christian faith encompasses all aspects of life.
Trinitarian: Emphasizes unity (Unitas) over mere trinity (Trinitas).
Loving, Maturing, and Missionary: Faith promotes love, personal growth, and outreach.
Informed and Communitarian: Aimed at communal involvement and shared beliefs.
Inculturated: Adaptation of faith within cultural contexts.

Basic Questions of Faith

What should I know?
What should I do?
What may we hope for?

Unbelief vs. Believing

PCP II highlights consumerism as a prevalent issue in society, suggesting it undermines authentic faith.
St. John emphasizes the internal struggles (concupiscence) leading to worldly distractions.
Economic and political power often misused is a reflection of human sinfulness as per PCP II.
Systems and structures may promote systematic unbelief and deny basic human rights.

PCP II advocates for a “Renewed Social Apostolate” addressing social issues and promoting transformation.
Presents current church teachings in relevance to the Philippine context.
Acknowledges efforts by individuals and organizations contributing to social justice.

Worship and Daily Life

Critique that worship is often separated from daily life; liturgy should connect to social and political realms.
PCP II emphasizes the totality of life as an act of worship, citing St. Paul (Rom 12:1).
Stresses the renewal of worship and prayer life, integrating popular religious practices with liturgy.

Approach to Religious Practices

Encourages a respectful and critical view of popular religious practices leading to genuine worship.
Calls for evangelization that nurtures worship in spirit and truth.

St. Augustine and the Virgin Mary

St. Augustine (North Africa) is often depicted with a book and a heart; his mother, St. Monica, is also a recognized saint.
Birhen Sakota is a revered title for a Virgin Mary statue in Misamis Oriental, Philippines, highlighting regional veneration.

Description

Explore the essential elements of Christian faith including the role of the Bible, Tradition, and the Magisterium. This quiz delves into the characteristics of faith, the three P's, and the significance of informed and communal worship. Test your understanding of these foundational concepts in Christian theology.