Religion 8 Midterm Exam Review

A sacrament that formally welcomes a person into the Christian faith.

A sacrament where bread is consecrated and consumed to symbolize the body of Jesus Christ.

A sacrament that affirms and deepens a person's faith commitment.

A sacrament that offers spiritual healing and forgiveness.

A sacrament that helps confess sins and receive forgiveness.

A sacrament which is a covenant between a man and woman, a sacred commitment of love and faithfulness.

The sacrament that appoints individuals to serve as priests.

A collection of the first 5 books in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Torah.

The maximum number of times someone can partake in communion in a single day.

The four Gospels are written accounts of Jesus's life: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They offer different perspectives based on the authors' backgrounds.

The Trinity is the belief in one God existing in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit. Each person has a specific role.

The Old Testament (OT) and New Testament (NT) make up the Bible, which is a collection of sacred texts for Christians.

The Old Testament is further divided into four sections: the Pentateuch (first five books), History, Poetry, and Prophets.

The New Testament includes the Gospels, Epistles, Acts, and Revelation. Each section focuses on a different aspect of Jesus's life and teachings.

Reading the Bible, praying, and spending time with God are considered important ways to learn about God and Jesus.

The Holy Spirit's role is to connect us with the Father, while the Son's role is to wash away our sins. They are considered three 'persons' but one 'nature' in the Godhead.

The event where the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles and Mary after Jesus' ascension, giving them the power to preach the Gospel.

The suffering and death of Jesus Christ, culminating in his crucifixion.

The belief that Jesus Christ rose from the dead after his crucifixion, proving his divinity and victory over death.

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit, signifying God's presence in the world and empowering believers to spread the faith.

The three key characteristics of the Church according to the Nicene Creed: one, holy, Catholic, apostolic.

The agreement between a man and a woman to procreate to make a child, with a strict commitment to freedom, faithfulness, fruitfulness, and fulfillment.

The first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis, covering the creation of the world and the early history of humanity up to Abraham.

God's plan throughout history to save humanity from sin and bring them closer to Heaven.

The writings of prophets in the Old Testament and the accounts of Jesus' life and teachings in the New Testament. These are believed to be inspired by God.

The truth of God's revelation, expressed in both Sacred Scripture (the written Word of God) and Sacred Tradition (teaching transmitted by the Church).

The belief that a marriage is not valid in the eyes of God and can be annulled if certain criteria are met, even if children were born in the union.

The concept that not every part of the Bible should be interpreted literally. Some parts are allegorical or metaphorical.

The apostle Paul, who was a persecutor of Christians until he had a vision of Jesus and became a devout follower. He wrote extensively, contributing significantly to the New Testament.

The book of Revelation in the Bible uses symbolic language to depict a battle between good and evil, written during a time of persecution.

The first five books of the Old Testament, also known as the Torah, tell the history of the Israelites.

The Trinity is a central doctrine of Christianity, teaching that God is one God existing as three distinct persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit, all having the same divine nature.

God created the world to be known, served, loved, and to love humanity in return.

The Church is a community of believers, a 'who' in relationship with Jesus Christ, its 'spouse,' providing a human mechanism for God's interaction.

Angels serve as messengers, carrying out God's will and communicating between the divine and human realms.

Creation is a gift from God, requiring humans to be responsible caretakers of the world, preserving and not destroying it.

Original sin is the concept of inherited human imperfection, making individuals susceptible to temptation from the devil.

A covenant is a sacred agreement, a binding promise established between two parties.

Jesus is referred to as Christ, the good shepherd, Lord, the chosen one, Emmanuel, rabbi, and King of Kings.