Religion Exam Study Notes PDF - January 2025

M HRE 101b - Exam Review - January 2025 Exam Date: Friday, January 24, 8:30am​ Exam Location: 407 (unless using Assistive Tech as per IEPs or alternate location as per Policy 208) EXAM INFO, STUDY TIPS - CLICK HERE!!!! Review each term and concept listed below in its en...

M HRE 101b - Exam Review - January 2025 Exam Date: Friday, January 24, 8:30am​ Exam Location: 407 (unless using Assistive Tech as per IEPs or alternate location as per Policy 208) EXAM INFO, STUDY TIPS - CLICK HERE!!!! Review each term and concept listed below in its entirety. This means reviewing handouts, board notes, note-taking you’ve done, lesson slide decks and/or any relevant videos which this course presented. Be sure to review Unit Tests/Quizzes as well. Exam Breakdown 75 Marks: Multiple Choice (K25)​ ​ ​ ​ Short Answer (I15) Case Study (A15)​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Long Answer (C20) Terminology Inclusivity just inclusive BCE / CE / BC / AD✓ Bible (the christian scriptures of Old/New Testament)✓ Canon (each set of texts/books) Revelation is just the revelation of god Inerrancy (thinking the bible is true scientifically) Council of Hippo (the council that decided which parts of the text would be kept in the bible) Testament (a statement of belief) Old Testament (first part of the bible about before Jesus) New Testament (second part about Jesus’ life) Divine Inspiration (God’s truth that is interpreted by humans and the authors) Hebrew (refers to original language of the Bible) Gospel (good news/god-story/Jesus bringing the teachings of God throughout the stages of his life) Covenant (a treaty or agreement between two parties) Creation (called into being by God at the beginning/creation stories)​ Stewards of Creation (to care and protect the home we share with all life)​ De-creation (turning away from God/sin/separation in relationship from God)​ Re-creation (returning to faith and God/invited to join God in the process of recreation) Sin (transgression of the law, going against God’s word)​ Personal Sin (willingly doing something to harm their own relationship with God)​ Social Sin (sin committed against the justice between individuals/community) Incarnation (in the flesh, God took on human form as Jesus to be active in the Church, The coming of christ as Human flesh)​ Discrimination (the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability.)​ Original Sin (condition of sin inherited from Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden) Mortal Sin (sin whose object is grave matter and committed with full knowledge)​ Venial Sin (a relatively slight sin the does not entail damnation in the soul) Matriarch (a woman who rules in a society in which power is passed down through the women)​ Patriarch (person regarded as the father/founder of an order, class, etc.) Virtue (moral excellence, essence of which is self sacrifice) Vice (immoral/evil habit or practice)​ The Chosen People (belief where Jews were chosen to be in a covenant with God) Passover (commemorates the slavery of the Israelites in Egypt and their ultimate exodus to freedom Enslaved)​ Human Dignity (one’s relationship with God is not earned or merited) Rights of the Worker (Do not withhold payment from your workers, for your livelihood depends on them)​ Vocation (how God calls you to serve Him in the world) Prophet (messenger of God’s word through visions; major means the book was longer, no difference otherwise)​ Conscience (sense of right and wrong, judge of the moral character of human conduct)​ Discipleship (A life of servitude to someone, not forced, but voluntary.) Paschal Mystery (One of the core mysteries of faith, the mystery of the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ) Infatuation (short-lived passion/admiration for someone) 5 Kinds of Prayer (Praise, Petition, Adoration/Blessing, Intercession, Thanksgiving) 2 Categories of Prayer (Lamentation (memorial for pain that leads to rejoice, Praise)​ Discernment (the ability to judge situations and figure things out. Used to interpret the bible.) Forgiveness (act of pardoning an offender)​ Mercy (withholds punishment that we rightfully deserve because of our sin) Hope (to expect something beneficial in the future) Sexuality (a gift from god, and we shouldnt abuse it) Agape (The type of love God has for everyone) Chastity (not having any sexual relationships before marriage)​ Abstinence (not having sex for a set period of time, on your own free will)​ Premarital sex (having sex before marriage) Intimacy (familiarity/closeness) Sacraments (a religious act that is a sign or symbol of a spiritual existence) Cardinal Virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance) Theological Virtues (faith, hope, charity)​ Beatitude (8 ways Jesus tells us to properly live our lives) Euthanasia (Killing someone to end their suffering) Abortion (killing of a baby in the womb to prevent birth) Body Image (our physical image is a reflection of God’s image) Self-esteem (acknowledging who you are in God)​ Salvation History (history of mankind’s elevation to grace, fall into sin and redemptive work of God Course Concepts​ 1. Review what you have learned about the structure of the Bible (OT/NT) There are 39 books in the old testament, and 27 in the new testament. The catholic church hosts an extra section called the deuterocanonical books, being seven of them. They are included in the old testament. The new testament is made up of the gospels, acts of the apostles, epistles and the apocalypse. 2. Who is the true author of the Bible? The authors of the bible are technically the prophets who wrote it, but they were truly inspired by God. 3. Review the 3 stages of the Bible The three stages of the bible are oral, being the bible being passed down through stories. Then they were written, then edited and printed. 4. Review what you have learned about the Gospels and the Gospel authors The four gospel authors were Luke, Matthew, John and Mark. They each tell different parts of the story of god. 5. Literal vs. Contextual reading of the Bible as Catholics As a catholic, we do not read the bible literally. This is how most aggressive non-believers try to disprove God and his teachings. They find scientific irregularities, even though the reasoning was simply the voice of god through people at the time. The people didn't know the full extent of the scientific reality. We read the bible contextually. 6. Review the 6 Kinds of Truth in the Bible In the bible there are different types of truth. Scientific truth is the truth the writers thought they knew at the time, which was used to help their fellow citizens understand the writing better. 7. Review the 12 literary forms in the Bible The 12 literary forms of the bible are prophecy, poetry, history, law, letters, proverbs, drama, parable, sermon, psalm, list, myth. Remember with the roars acronym, then you're on your own for the other 7.​ 8. Review what you have learned about the 2 Creation stories The two creation stories, one ​ 9. Review the main goals of Laudato Si The main goals of Laudato Si (An encyclical to all members of the earth and the church) was to inform everyone of our true ancestor, the earth. It focused on taking care of the earth.​ 10. Review what you have been taught about sin, the 7 Mortal sins, and the corresponding 7 Christian virtues The seven mortal sins are each linked to a corresponding seven christian virtues. They are as follows, in pairs: Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Wrath, Sloth (mortal), humility, charity, chastity, gratitude, temperance, patience, diligence (virtues) ​ 12. Review what you have learned about the 5 Kinds of De-Creation. The 5 kinds of De-Creation are as follows: Person vs Self, Person vs God, Person vs Nature, Person vs Group, Person vs Neighbour. They are all the different types of ways to sin, against these different people and groups. 13. Review what you have learned about covenants as well as each covenant that was studied in class. Covenants are split into different sections. First, the Call. Someone on earth is Called to a certain task, either directly from God or a vocation. Then, the man makes the covenant with god. The man is then tested to see if he will follow the rules of the Covenant by God. Covenants also have a symbol associated with them. There are also characteristics of a covenant. Covenants are like a treaty, meaning they are made to help both sides, and are a two way binding document. There are conditions to the covenant, perhaps different for each party involved. There is a ceremony to confirm the covenant, where the covenant is read by both parties. Then, the covenant is celebrated. It's a way to seal the covenant with both parties present. ​ 14. Review what you have learned about each patriarch which we studied in class. Each patriarch was completely devoted to God, but were usually unsure of their ability to perform the task given to them. They each radiated the four qualities of a patriarch. One, they obeyed God. Two, they knew God was just. Three, they lived good lives. Four, they understood god wanted them to return to them with their full selves.​ 15. Review what you have learned about the 10 Commandments The ten commandments were a set of laws created by Moses and God on the top of Mount Sinai. The commandments were rules you had to follow. These rules were 70% to us on how to treat each other and 30% on how to treat God. You follow the ten commandments not by the letter of the law, but by the meaning of the law. For example, hurting someone with your words falls under the law “You shalt not kill”. You are intentionally hurting someone, which you know could have devastating effects. 16. Review what you have learned about prophets in the Bible There are 4 major prophets and 12 minor prophets. The terms major and minor only mean the length of the teaching, not the importance. People didn't like the prophets, because they told them everything wrong about themselves. Especially the ruling class.​ 17. Review what you have learned about Catholic prayer and types of prayer Types of prayer: Praise, confession, thanksgiving, adoration, petition, intercession 18. Review the Beatitudes Beatitudes are not concrete rules like the ten commandments, and you don't have to repent for not following them. They are, however, the best way to live a Christ- like life. They were given from Jesus on the Sermon of the Mount, and they are ways to up your faith game. 19. Review the Moral Decision-making Model and its purpose The moral decision making model is used to make sensical, logical and moral decisions, and how to think before acting. The four steps are as follows: Observe, judge, act, reflect. The last bit is important, to see how to potentially make better decisions in the future.​ 20. Review what you have learned about the NT The new testament is about the life and teachings of Jesus. Includes the Gospels, Act of Apostles, Epistles, Book of Revelation. 21. Review what you have learned about the Sacraments The sacraments that we learned were the sacraments of baptism, eucharist, confirmation, holy orders, marriage, penance and holy healing. 22. Review what you have learned about the Fifth Commandment Honor thy mother and father. No aged person is useless in the Kingdom of God. 23. Review what you have learned about the Body as Temple of the Holy Spirit our body was painstakingly created by God, and should be treated with utmost respect. Taking drugs, doing sexual activity before marriage, gluttony is disrespecting God's creation. Respect yourself just as much as you respect others. 24. Review your notes on the Church’s teaching on human sexuality Sexuality is a gift from god, and we aren't supposed to abuse it. You shouldn't have sex if you're not occupying the two factors for a moral sexual intercourse. These being you are unitive and procreative. Having sex before marriage can lead to feelings of being used, mistrust 25. Review what you have learned about Christian love and Christ-like love (agape) Agape is the type of love we should have for all people, no matter how evil. The concept of agape is that even if you don't love someone, you should still respect them, and their human dignity. 26. Review the teaching of ‘The Family as the First Cell of Society The family is the first cell of society. The values and morals we carry throughout our lives are given to us by our family, and each family is different. It's the perfect place to get ready for the real world, where the consequences are minimal and the people around you infinitely nurturing. 27. Review the Catholic Social Justice Teachings you learned about Rights of the good worker, the option for the poor, human dignity, family first cell thingy, society has responsibilities, common good, solidarity, participation. 28. Review what you have learned about Healthy and Unhealthy relationships Healthy relationships are defined by equal say in said relationship, and true love between each. It should be based on emotion and love of minds, not on superficial things like sex. 29. Review the structure of a biblical reference and how to find a biblical reference. Bible references are structured with the name of the book first, like John, Revelations or Genesis. Then the chapter. Then the verse in the chapter. Example: Revelations 3:14. You can use the legend at the start of the book to find the name of the book first. 30. Review the 7 Grandfather Teachings The seven grandfather teachings are part of a Ojjibwe story on the gifts the seven Grandfathers gave to humanity. The grandfathers gave the gifts to a child, and gave him the meaning of one of the gifts every seven years. The gifts were Wisdom, Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Humility and Truth. The fact that they were given to us reveals that the grandfather (God) wants us to have a good life. It is similar to the beatitudes. To cherish knowledge is to know Wisdom, to know love is to know peace, to honor all creation is to have respect, bravery is to face the foe with integrity, honesty is facing a situation to be brave, humility is to know yourself as a sacred part of creation, truth is to know all these things. 31. Review how to find a biblical reference in a Bible 32. Review what you have learned about the Beatitudes The beatitudes are not rigid rules like the 10 commandments, but sort of a skeleton guideline on how to live, best case scenario. They each come with a reward of sorts that God promises to those who follow each rule. This isn't to say you will have these things in your human lifetime, but have them in the kingdom of christ. -​ Blessed are those who are meek, for they will inherit the earth -​ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted -​ Blessed are those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven -​ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied