Theology Midterm
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What is the significance of faith in relation to salvation?

  • Faith is solely about personal understanding.
  • Faith demonstrates our belief and love for God. (correct)
  • Faith replaces the need for actions in salvation.
  • Faith is a way to earn God's love.

    • Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the two main Christian creeds?

  • The Apostles' Creed is exclusively for adult baptism.
  • The Apostles' Creed is associated with baptism, while the Nicene Creed with the Eucharist. (correct)
  • Both creeds are used interchangeably in all church services.
  • The Nicene Creed is used only in personal prayer.

    • How does the use of images help us understand God?

  • Images help us relate to God despite our inability to see Him directly. (correct)
  • Images provide a complete understanding of God.
  • Images of God are essential for worship.
  • Images make God appear more real and tangible.

    • What misconception can arise from the clover representation of the Trinity?

    <p>It suggests that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three separate gods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics defines God's omnipotence?

    <p>God has the unlimited power to do anything.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critique is commonly made about the relevance of the creeds today?

    <p>They may not address contemporary theological issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does faith play in the Catholic Church?

    <p>Faith guides both words and actions to nourish our beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding God's characteristics important in faith?

    <p>They illustrate God's power and nature, deepening our awe and reverence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significantly informs the Catholic Church's way of proceeding?

    <p>Scripture and Tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized for initiating the Jesuit order?

    <p>Saint Ignatius of Loyola</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many more books are in the Catholic Bible compared to the Protestant Bible?

    <p>Seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the daily prayer the Xavier community prays after lunch called?

    <p>Examen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the belief in three persons in one God known as in Christianity?

    <p>Trinity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Trinity is correct?

    <p>It is a central belief that emphasizes God as three persons in one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event does the Mass of the Assumption celebrate?

    <p>The assumption of Mother Mary into heaven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way humans can know God through creation?

    <p>By observing the natural world and its wonders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly identifies a characteristic of God?

    <p>God is All Present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the daily prayer that the Xavier community prays after lunch?

    <p>The Examens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement most accurately describes the belief in monotheism?

    <p>It emphasizes the worship of a single deity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized as the founder of the Jesuit order?

    <p>Saint Ignatius of Loyola</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Catholic teaching say about the sacrament of the Eucharist?

    <p>It is the actual flesh and blood of Jesus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the defining statements about God?

    <p>God is truth and love.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the trophy awarded in relation to Father Jack McGinnis?

    <p>The McGinnis Cup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Faith

    • Definition: Trust in God, expressed through love.
    • Role in Catholic Church: Nourished through words and actions.
    • Importance: Believing in everything God reveals.
    • Role in Salvation: Shows God we truly believe and love Him.
    • Personal Belief: The death and resurrection of Jesus, the Trinity, and Christianity.
    • Creeds: Statements of faith.
    • Examples: Apostles Creed (baptism and daily worship) and Nicene Creed (communion).

    Image of God

    • Purpose: Help us understand God, who is unseen.
    • Use: Images and stories of tangible things.
    • Explanation: Common explanation: clover with three petals (Father, Son, Holy Spirit).
    • Incompleteness: Images may lead to misconception of three separate entities (polytheism).

    Characteristics of God

    • Omnipotent: All-powerful.
    • Omniscient: All-knowing.
    • Eternal: Forever, everlasting.
    • Impact: These characteristics demonstrate God's power, might, and inspire reverence.
    • Examples: The plague cast upon the Egyptians, showcasing God's power.

    Catholic Church

    • The Catholic Church's practices are informed by both Scripture and Tradition.

    Father Jack McGinnis

    • Father Jack McGinnis is a priest who wrote the song "Teddy Bear Hero".
    • The House Cup at Xavier is named after Father Jack McGinnis, known as the McGinnis Cup.

    First Mass

    • The first Mass celebrated at Xavier was a feast day for Mother Mary, called the Mass of the Assumption.

    Identity and God

    • Humans are made in the Image and Likeness of God.
    • The phrase "Oh Nobly Born, Remember Who You Are" emphasizes the importance of understanding one's identity as a child of God.

    Eucharist

    • Catholics believe the Eucharist is the actual flesh and blood of Jesus.

    Xavier Community

    • The daily prayer after lunch at Xavier is called the Examen.

    Jesuit Order

    • Saint Ignatius of Loyola founded the Jesuit order.

    Knowing God

    • Humans can know God through the message of creation, listening to the voice of conscience, and through the Catholic Church.

    Catholic vs Other Bibles

    • The Catholic Bible contains seven more books than the Christian/Protestant Bible.

    Christian Trinity

    • Christianity's belief in the Trinity states that God is three persons in one: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    Monotheism and Polytheism

    • Monotheism is the belief in one God
    • Polytheism is the belief in many gods

    God's Characteristics

    • God is All-Present.
    • God revealed itself as "I AM".
    • God is Truth and God is Love.
    • God is trustworthy, even in small matters.

    Israelite Society

    • Israelites were a patriarchal society, where men held primary authority within families and society.

    Catholic Church

    • Founded on Scripture and Tradition
    • Eucharist is the actual flesh and blood of Jesus
    • Seven more books in the Catholic Bible than the Protestant Bible

    Xavier

    • Teddy Bear Hero song written by Father Jack McGinnis
    • House Cup named after Father Jack McGinnis: McGinnis Cup
    • First Mass celebrated on the Feast of the Assumption
    • Daily prayer after lunch is called the Examen
    • Graduation goal: "Grad at Grad"
    • Jesuit Order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola

    God

    • Made in the image and likeness of God
    • "Oh Nobly Born, Remember Who You Are" reminds us of our dignity
    • Two ways to know God: through creation and conscience
    • God's characteristics: All-Present, Truth, and Love
    • God revealed itself as "I AM"

    Abrahamic Religions

    • Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
    • Monotheistic (belief in one God)
    • Christianity is the only one with the Trinity
    • Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
    • Israelites were a patriarchal society

    Jesus

    • Said in the Gospel of Luke: "The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones."

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    Explore the concepts of faith and the image of God within the Catholic tradition. This quiz covers the definition of faith, its role in salvation, and the characteristics of God, alongside the significance of creeds like the Apostles and Nicene Creed. Test your understanding of these theological principles and how they shape Catholic belief.

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