Cultural Values and Faith Quiz

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What is the significance of a ritual's ability to pass on a tradition?

It ensures cultural and spiritual continuity across generations.

List two of the five principles of humanity as described by L'Arche.

Humans are sacred and humans evolve.

How does a parable function as a story of comparison?

It uses familiar situations to illustrate deeper spiritual truths.

Define the characteristic of a parable involving a crisis.

A crisis in a parable presents a challenge that leads to a moral or spiritual lesson. Signup and view all the answers

What view of Christ's relation to culture is most consistent with Catholic thinking?

Jesus is seen as someone who transforms culture. Signup and view all the answers

Mention two negative issues that arise due to globalization.

Slavery in different countries and loss of jobs. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the Church acts as an Advocate.

The Church speaks on behalf of the oppressed and promotes social justice. Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which the Church acts as a Teacher?

It proclaims Jesus' message through both words and actions. Signup and view all the answers

How does a ritual require our bodies?

Rituals involve physical participation to engage believers fully. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when it is said that humans need to reflect and seek truth?

It implies that individuals should engage in self-examination and pursue meaningful insights. Signup and view all the answers

What is a metaphor and how does it function in language?

A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, helping to explain an idea or make a comparison. Signup and view all the answers

Define Eros and provide an example of its expression.

Eros is sexual love, characterized as passionate and instinctive, often expressed in romantic relationships. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Agape love from the other forms of love?

Agape love is characterized by charity and self-sacrifice, often expressed as unconditional love, even towards enemies. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of Distributive Justice.

Distributive Justice involves the obligations individuals and groups have to equitably distribute society’s resources. Signup and view all the answers

What role does Understanding play among the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?

Understanding helps individuals grasp the word of God and their faith more deeply. Signup and view all the answers

How is Social Justice defined in the context of community?

Social Justice pertains to the obligations individuals have towards the entire society, ensuring fairness and equity. Signup and view all the answers

Identify and describe the significance of Courage as a gift of the Holy Spirit.

Courage helps individuals overcome difficulties with faith, enabling them to face challenges with confidence. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the importance of Judicial Justice in society.

Judicial Justice pertains to the administration of justice and the functioning of courts, ensuring legal accountability. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Philia and friendship?

Philia is the love of friendship, characterized by warm and tender affection between two friends. Signup and view all the answers

Define Ecological Justice and its relevance to community obligations.

Ecological Justice concerns the responsibilities humans have to protect and respect creation within their community. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Important Themes in Reviewing

Rituals pass on traditions; involve bodies, words, and form communities.
L'Arche Principles for Humanity detail 5 characteristics of humans.
Humans are sacred, evolve, mature, make responsible choices, and reflect truth.
Parables, stories comparing a crisis with an ending, depict God's actions.
Christ's actions in culture can be viewed as either separating or embracing culture itself.

Cultural Values and Faith

Some views suggest Jesus was against culture, while others believe he embraced it or existed above it.
Cultural values and faith can be seen as battling, transforming, or existing separately.
The Catholic view often aligns with the notion of Jesus transforming culture.
Globalization negatively impacts communities through issues like slavery and loss of jobs.

Images of the Church

Church as an institution: structured with rules and buildings.
Church as an advocate: speaking for the oppressed and promoting justice.
Church as a teacher: conveying Jesus’ message through actions and words.
Church as a transformer: showcasing God's presence through love.
Church as a servant: serving God's people and all creatures.
Church as a community: welcoming all, envisioning a better world.

Metaphors

Metaphors describe objects or actions differently for better understanding rather than literally.
Five forms of love exist, including hetaireia (companionship), eros (passionate love), storge (family love), philia (friendship), and agape (charity).
Agape is the highest form of love (sacrificial love of Jesus).

Types of Justice

Judicial justice pertains to the courts; individual justice concerns obligations between individuals.
Social justice involves obligations to society; distributive justice involves resource distribution fairness.
Ecological justice focuses on human obligations to protect nature.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit include understanding, piety, counsel, knowledge, wisdom, fear of the Lord, and strength; they enable us to connect with God.

Sacraments

The seven sacraments include baptism (initiation), confirmation (initiation), Eucharist (initiation), reconciliation (healing), marriage (service), ordination to ministry (service), and sacrament of the sick (healing).

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Test your understanding of the crucial themes surrounding cultural values and faith, including the role of rituals, the nature of humanity, and the diverse images of the Church. Explore how these concepts relate to Jesus's actions and the effects of globalization on communities. This quiz will challenge your insights into how faith interacts with culture.