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What term describes the selfless and unconditional love modeled after Christ's love?
What term describes the selfless and unconditional love modeled after Christ's love?
Which component is NOT part of the Eucharistic celebration?
Which component is NOT part of the Eucharistic celebration?
Which of the following prayers is primarily associated with the honoring of Mary?
Which of the following prayers is primarily associated with the honoring of Mary?
What is the doctrine that states the bread and wine become Christ's actual body and blood during Eucharist?
What is the doctrine that states the bread and wine become Christ's actual body and blood during Eucharist?
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Which season of the Christian calendar is focused on preparation for Easter?
Which season of the Christian calendar is focused on preparation for Easter?
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What is the metaphor describing the unified body of the Church with Christ as the head?
What is the metaphor describing the unified body of the Church with Christ as the head?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'sacramental'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'sacramental'?
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What approach to other religions holds that only Christianity contains the truth and the path to salvation?
What approach to other religions holds that only Christianity contains the truth and the path to salvation?
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What is the main focus of deontological ethics?
What is the main focus of deontological ethics?
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Which principle is part of Catholic Social Teachings?
Which principle is part of Catholic Social Teachings?
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What does the term 'nones' refer to in contemporary religious studies?
What does the term 'nones' refer to in contemporary religious studies?
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What is a primary concept of liberation theology?
What is a primary concept of liberation theology?
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What defines the focus of pluralism in religious studies?
What defines the focus of pluralism in religious studies?
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In Catholic Medical Ethics, which principle emphasizes respect for life?
In Catholic Medical Ethics, which principle emphasizes respect for life?
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What did St. Kateri Tekakwitha experience due to her religious conversion?
What did St. Kateri Tekakwitha experience due to her religious conversion?
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Which ethical approach is centered on achieving the greatest good for the greatest number?
Which ethical approach is centered on achieving the greatest good for the greatest number?
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Study Notes
Christian Spirituality
- Christian spirituality is the lived experience of faith, encompassing prayer, worship, and daily practices deepening one's relationship with God.
- It's how people feel, experience, and live out their religious faith.
Christian Charity
- Also known as agape love, it's selfless, unconditional love modeled after Christ's.
- It's expressed through service to others and caring for the poor and marginalized.
- Includes concrete acts of service and gift giving.
Body of Christ
- The Church is a unified body with Christ as the head and believers as parts, functioning harmoniously. (1 Corinthians 12)
Liturgical Elements
Christian Calendar
- Annual cycle of Christian worship:
- Advent (Christmas preparation)
- Christmas
- Ordinary Time (first part)
- Lent (40 days before Easter)
- Easter
- Ordinary Time (second part)
Mariology
- Theological study of Mary, mother of Jesus.
Key Marian Prayers
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Hail Mary
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Rosary
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Magnificat
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Angelus
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These prayers honor Mary's role as Mother of God and intercessor.
Sacrament vs. Sacramental
- Sacrament: Seven official rites instituted by Christ (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Matrimony).
- Sacramental: Sacred signs or objects (e.g., holy water, crosses, medals) that prepare for grace, but aren't sacraments.
Altar
- Sacred table in a church for Eucharist, symbolic of Christ's sacrifice and the heavenly banquet.
Eucharist Components
- Table/Altar: Site of Eucharistic celebration.
- Host: Bread used in communion.
- Chalice: Cup containing wine.
- Prayers of Consecration: Prayers transforming bread and wine.
- Transubstantiation: Catholic doctrine that bread and wine become Christ's body and blood.
- Real Presence: Christ's actual presence in the Eucharist.
- Communion of Saints: Spiritual union of all Christians, living and dead, in Christ.
Canonization of Saints
- Formal process for declaring deceased people saints by the Catholic Church.
- Involves investigation of their life and confirmation of two miracles.
Interreligious Dialogue
Approaches to Other Religions
- Exclusivism: Only one religion (Christianity) holds the truth and path to salvation.
- Inclusivism: Christ is the source of salvation, but God's grace can work through other religions.
- Pluralism: Multiple religions are valid paths to God.
Contemporary Issues
Secular
- Relating to worldly (rather than religious) matters; separation of church and state.
Ethics Approaches
- Deontology: Ethics based on duty and moral rules.
- Utilitarian: Ethics based on maximizing the greatest good for the greatest number.
- Virtue: Ethics focused on developing good character traits.
Catholic Social Teachings
- Human dignity
- Common good
- Subsidiarity
- Solidarity
- Preferential option for the poor
Catholic Medical Ethics
- Respect for human life from conception to natural death.
- Alternatives to fetal surgery
- Prolonging life?
- Principle of double effect
- Stewardship of creation
Modern Developments
"Nones"
- Growing demographic of religiously unaffiliated individuals.
- Many still find spirituality important.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
- First Native American saint, known as "Lily of the Mohawks".
- Persecuted for converting to Christianity.
Black Theology
- Theological perspective emphasizing liberation from racism and oppression, arising from the Civil Rights Movement.
Mission and Liberation
Mission
- Spreading the Gospel and serving others as messengers of Jesus' story.
Colonialism & Postcolonialism
- Colonialism: Historical European expansion and domination of Africa, Asia, North America, and South America.
- Native populations were frequently labeled "pagan."
- Postcolonialism: Critical analysis of historical colonial practices and their lasting effects, including moral questions regarding Christianity and its impact in colonized areas.
Liberation Theology
- Praxis: Combination of reflection and action for social change, driven by theory.
- Priority of the Poor: Preferential option for the poor and marginalized as central to Christian faith.
- Mother Rosalise Hill fostered a belief in beauty inspiring students to goodness and truth.
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Description
This quiz explores various aspects of Christian spirituality, including the significance of Christian charity, the Body of Christ, liturgical elements, and the Christian calendar. Additionally, it delves into Mariology and key Marian prayers, providing a comprehensive understanding of these fundamental topics in Christian faith.
