Religion Chapter 20 Flashcards

Prayer

• Deepens our relationship with God.

Divine Revelation

• God reveals Himself to humanity.

John

• Author of the Book of Revelation, inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Human Life

• Responsibility to protect human dignity.

The Church

• A community of love aimed at glorifying God.

Twenty-four Elders

• Represents the tribes of Israel and the apostles.

Four Living Creatures

• Symbolizes all of creation.

Lightning and Thunder

• Represents God's presence and divine power.

Seven Spirits

• Refers to the Holy Spirit.

Sparkling Jewels

• Symbolizes God's majesty.

Cardinal Bernadin

• Advocated for a "consistent ethic of life" within the Church.

Mouth

• God touched Jeremiah’s mouth, signifying his prophetic mission.

Conception

• Human life is believed to begin at the moment of conception.

Jeremiah

• One of the most significant prophets in the Old Testament.

Young

• Jeremiah felt inadequate and stated, "I know not to speak, I am too young."

Euthanasia

• The act of ending a life due to severe illness.

Womb

• Indicates God's knowledge and love for us during our growth in the womb.

Children of God

• Saint Paul noted those led by the Spirit of God are recognized as His children.

Domestic Church

• The Christian family serves as the domestic church.

Saint Paul of the Cross

• Traveled extensively in Italy to promote awareness of Christ’s Passion.

Proclaiming the Word

• Saint Paul communicated the teachings of God through letters to specific early church communities.

The Body of Christ

• Parish community members work collectively to build the Body of Christ on Earth and forward God's kingdom.

The Book of Revelation

• The final book of the Bible.

Revelation

• God's act of self-disclosure inviting a response of faith.

Epistle

• A letter addressed to early Christian communities, typically from Paul or other disciples.

Commissioned

• Entrusted with authority to complete specific tasks.

Evangelist

• Proclaims God through oral, written means, or by living as an example.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

• Seven special graces that help individuals become more Christlike.

Witness

• Attestation to the truth through words or actions.

Evangelize

• Spreading the gospel truth through speech and loving actions.

Catholic Letters

• New Testament letters aimed at the universal Church.

Solidarity

• Unity shared among all beings created in God's image.

Confirmation

• Sacrament of Christian initiation receiving the Holy Spirit's strength for discipleship.

Symbolism and Imagery

• John used hidden messages to convey his teachings without alerting enemies.

Glorify and Share

• Christians are called to glorify God and share His love with others.

Mercy

• Mother Catherine McAuley established the Sisters of Mercy.

Sanctity and Abortion

• Emphasizes the sanctity of life from God and the moral wrongness of abortion.

Pentecost and Holy Spirit

• On Pentecost, the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit to fulfill Christ’s mission.

Jeremiah

• Endured suffering for commitment to God but remained steadfast in his calling.

Pope and Bishops

• Today’s pope and bishops continue the apostolic mission of proclaiming the gospel.

Canonized

• Elizabeth Ann Seton became the first native-born American to be canonized.

Wonder and Greatness

• Prayer of praise reflects on God's wonder and greatness.