Religion Exam Review PDF

Top Ideas 27 books in the New Testament 46 books in the Old Testament Literal Approach Every sentence is taken to mean exactly what it says. Contextual Approach The words are put in context. Unit 1 1.01 Core Teachings: Demonstrate an understanding the relationship between Scripture and Divi...

Top Ideas 27 books in the New Testament 46 books in the Old Testament Literal Approach Every sentence is taken to mean exactly what it says. Contextual Approach The words are put in context. Unit 1 1.01 Core Teachings: Demonstrate an understanding the relationship between Scripture and Divine Revelation Salvation History: God works within the people and events of human history. Primeval History – The earliest biblical events, including creation, the fall, and the flood The Patriarchs – The founding fathers of Israel: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Egypt and the Exodus – Israelites’ enslavement in Egypt and their liberation under Moses. Settling the Promised Land – Israelites’ conquest and division of Canaan under Joshua. The Kingdom of Judah and Israel – The united and later divided monarchy of Israel. The Exile and Return – Babylonian captivity and the Jews’ return to rebuild Jerusalem. The Life of Jesus Christ – Jesus’ birth, ministry, death, and resurrection. The Early Church – The spread of Christianity after Jesus’ resurrection. The Last Things – Christian teachings on the end times, judgment, and eternal life. Types of Books in the Old Testament The books of law The historical books The prophetic books The wisdom books Unit 2 2.1 - Discipleship ​ ​ Discipleship: Following Jesus and living by His teachings. ​ ​ Good Disciple: Faithful, loving, and committed to Christ’s mission. ​ ​ Counter-Cultural: Rejects materialism, selfishness, and sin. ​ ​ Church’s “One Rule”: Love God and love others. ​ ​ Corporal Works of Mercy: Acts of physical kindness ​ ​ Spiritual Works of Mercy: Acts of spiritual support ​ ​ Aids to Holiness: Prayer, sacraments, community, and good works. ​ ​ First Disciple: Mary, as she fully obeyed God. ​ ​ Mary’s Life Events: Annunciation, Immaculate Conception, Assumption, etc. ​ ​ Facets of Mary: Theotokos (God-bearer), Model of Faith, Intercessor. 2.4 - The Paschal Mystery ​ ​ Paschal Mystery: Jesus’ Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension. ​ ​ Symbolism: Represents God’s love and victory over sin. ​ ​ Entering the New Covenant: Through faith, baptism, and sacraments. ​ ​ New Laws of Christ: Love, mercy, and humility. ​ ​ Understanding Suffering: It has meaning and can bring us closer to God. ​ ​ Examples of Suffering: Illness, loss, struggles in life. ​ ​ Hope & Strength: Found in faith, prayer, and God’s grace. 2.5/2.6 - Faith ​ ​ Faith: Trust in God and His promises. ​ ​ Expressions of Faith: Prayer, worship, service. ​ ​ Faith & Religion: Faith is belief, religion is practice—both go together. ​ ​ Faith Requires: Trust, commitment, and action. ​ ​ Strengthening Faith: Prayer, sacraments, scripture, community. ​ ​ God’s Desire: A personal relationship with us. ​ ​ Ways God Reveals Himself: Creation, scripture, Jesus, Church. ​ ​ St. Thomas Aquinas: Theologian who explained faith and reason. ​ ​ Characteristics of Faith: Free, certain, seeks understanding, grows. ​ ​ Faith Growth & Sustenance: Through prayer, learning, community. ​ ​ Doubts in Faith: Normal, but can be overcome through prayer and study. 2.7/2.8 - Redemption & Salvation ​ ​ Salvation History: God’s plan to save humanity. ​ ​ Examples in OT: Noah, Abraham, Moses. ​ ​ Church’s Role in Salvation: Guides us through faith and sacraments. ​ ​ Reason & Revelation: Show us our purpose and God’s love. ​ ​ Protoevangelium: First promise of a Savior (Genesis 3:15). ​ ​ Cycle of Redemption: Sin → Repentance → Salvation → Repeat. 2.9/2.10 - Grace ​ ​ Grace: God’s free gift of divine help. ​ ​ 4 Effects of Grace: Heals, strengthens, leads to salvation, deepens faith. ​ ​ Responding to Grace: Brings us closer to God. ​ ​ 4 Types of Grace: Sanctifying, Actual, Sacramental, Charism. ​ ​ Benefits of Grace: Strength, wisdom, holiness, eternal life. ​ ​ 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord. ​ ​ Fall from Grace: Caused by sin. ​ ​ Original Sin Results: Weakness, suffering, separation from God. ​ ​ Spiritual Battle: Between good and evil. 2.11 - Mary, Our Mother ​ ​ Mary’s Role: Mother of Jesus, intercessor, model of discipleship. ​ ​ Model of Discipleship: Fully obedient to God. ​ ​ Annunciation: Angel Gabriel announces Jesus’ birth. ​ ​ Immaculate Conception: Mary conceived without sin. ​ ​ Assumption: Mary taken body and soul into heaven. ​ ​ Rosary: Prayer honoring Mary and Jesus’ life. ​ ​ Mysteries of the Rosary: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, Luminous. 2.12 - Theological Virtues ​ ​ Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope, Charity (Love). ​ ​ Faith’s Role: Helps us trust God. ​ ​ Strengthening Faith: Prayer, scripture, sacraments. ​ ​ Hope’s Role: Confidence in God’s promises. ​ ​ Love’s Role: Guides us to love God and others. ​ ​ Love Involves: Selflessness, service, sacrifice. ​ ​ Meaning of Hope: Trusting in eternal life. ​ ​ Benefits of Hope: Strength, courage, perseverance. ​ ​ Christian Hope: Belief in God’s plan for salvation. ​ ​ Unconditional Love: Loving without expecting anything in return. Unit 3 Multiple choice 3.01 - Cardinal Virtues ​ ​ Holiness: Living in union with God. ​ ​ Mark of Holiness: Love, virtue, and commitment to God. ​ ​ Living a Virtuous Life: Practicing good habits and avoiding sin. ​ ​ Growing in Holiness: Prayer, sacraments, and moral actions. ​ ​ Virtues Enable: Strengthen character and lead to goodness. ​ ​ Human Virtues: Justice, prudence, temperance, fortitude—developed by practice. ​ ​ Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope, Charity—gifts from God. ​ ​ Difference: Theological virtues come from God; Cardinal virtues are developed by effort. 3.02 - Understanding Sin ​ ​ Sin: Turning away from God’s will. ​ ​ Knowing We’ve Sinned: Breaking God’s commandments or harming others. ​ ​ Mortal vs. Venial Sin: Mortal = serious, separates from God; Venial = less severe but weakens the soul. ​ ​ Personal Sin: Individual actions against God. ​ ​ Social Sin: Society-wide injustices (e.g., poverty, racism). ​ ​ Effects of Sin: Damages relationship with God and others. 3.03 - Vice and Sin ​ ​ 7 Deadly Sins: Pride, Greed, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth. ​ ​ Corresponding Virtues: Humility, Generosity, Chastity, Kindness, Temperance, Patience, Diligence. 3.04 - Forming a Catholic Social Conscience & Moral Decision Making ​ ​ Conscience: Inner sense of right and wrong. ​ ​ Informed by: Scripture, Church teachings, reason. ​ ​ Moral Problems Components: Object, intention, circumstances. ​ ​ Moral Decision Principles: Truth and love. ​ ​ Moral Decision Making: Weighing actions based on morality. ​ ​ See → Judge → Act → Evaluate: Process of making moral choices. ​ ​ 3 Principles for Evaluating Decisions: Intention, means, outcome. 3.05 - Natural Law and Social Justice ​ ​ Natural Law: Moral order from God, written in human nature. ​ ​ Respecting Natural Law: Acting with reason and virtue. ​ ​ Natural Law & Justice: Justice follows moral truth. ​ ​ Church on Human Dignity: Every person is valuable. ​ ​ Jesus’ View on the Poor: Love, serve, and uplift them. ​ ​ 7 Social Teachings of the Church: Life & dignity, call to family, rights & responsibilities, care for the poor, dignity of work, solidarity, care for creation. ​ ​ Social Justice: Ensuring fairness in society. ​ ​ Human Solidarity: Unity and mutual responsibility. ​ ​ 3 Ways to Work for Justice: Charity, advocacy, systemic change. 3.06 - Social Teachings in the Old & New Testament ​ ​ 5 Themes in the OT: Respect for life, concern for the poor, justice, honesty, peace. 3.09 - Culture and Moral Life ​ ​ Jealousy vs. Envy: Jealousy = fear of losing something; Envy = wanting what others have. ​ ​ Honesty: Truthfulness in actions and words. ​ ​ 7th Commandment: Do not steal. ​ ​ 8th Commandment: Do not lie. ​ ​ When Not to Reveal Truth: Protecting someone from harm. ​ ​ Untruthfulness: Lies, deception, gossip. ​ ​ 9th & 10th Commandments: Avoid lust and greed. 3.10 - Justice and Living Justly ​ ​ Justice: Giving people their due. ​ ​ Scriptural Justice: Biblical fairness, rooted in God’s law. ​ ​ Commutative Justice: Fairness in agreements. ​ ​ Legal Justice: Obeying laws for the common good. ​ ​ Distributive Justice: Fair distribution of resources. ​ ​ Social Justice: Addressing inequality in society. ​ ​ Economic Social Justice: Fair wages, ethical labor. ​ ​ Universal Destination of Goods: Resources should benefit all. ​ ​ Living Justly: Guided by faith, moral law, and love for others. Unit 4 Multiple Choice 1.​Which Sacrament cleanses one of original sin Baptism 2.​Spirituality can… Mean different things to different people 3.​ Two important concepts that are fundamental to understanding the liturgy and the sacraments are: Symbols and rituals 4.​ Which of the following is an example of a covenant symbol found in sacramental Rituals? Consecration with oil 5.​Which of the following describes a sacrament All of the Above 6.​This word is from the Greek word meaning “image” Icon 7.​The catholic church teaches that the sacraments Are efficacious signs of grace 8.​Which sacrament functions as the initiation into the church Baptism 9.​Praying the rosary is based in: Jesus 10.​ Reasons why someone would pray All of the above Unit 5 1.​The Greeks called the warm and tender affection felt between two friends this Philia 2.​The Greek word for romantic of sexual love is this; Eros 3.​The Greek word for unconditional or charity love Agape 4.​The Greek word for love that one has for an associate, a classmate, or a comrade in an adventure is this Hetaireia 5.​The Greek word for family love is this: Storge 6.​ This type of abuse involves various tactics to diminish an individual's self-confidence such as: yelling, insults, threats, humiliation, or isolation: Emotional Abuse 7.​ This type of abuse includes tactics used to control an individual's money, inheritance, or employment income: Financial Abuse 8.​ This type of abuse ranges from shoving to hitting, abuse with a weapon, torture, Physical Abuse 9.​ This type of abuse involves attempting to destroy an individual's culture or beliefs: Spiritual Abuse 10.​ This type of abuse includes any form of non-consensual activity, ranging from harassment, unwanted touching, to rape: Sexual Abuse