Christianity Review: Prayer, Sacraments, Sin & Gospels PDF

What to know: 1.​ How many paths to intimacy with God (focus on prayer) are there? ​ Vocal prayer (talking to God) ​ Meditation (focusing the mind to be better attuned to God’s presence) ​ Contemplation (the prayer of “being with” or present to God) 2.​ What does Christian Meditation help...

What to know: 1.​ How many paths to intimacy with God (focus on prayer) are there? ​ Vocal prayer (talking to God) ​ Meditation (focusing the mind to be better attuned to God’s presence) ​ Contemplation (the prayer of “being with” or present to God) 2.​ What does Christian Meditation help us to do? ​ Helps us enter into the actual experience of praying and fully enables us to attend to God while we pray ​ Helps us in our faith journey 3.​ Where did the “Taize” prayer originate from? ​ The form of prayer known as Taize, began with the Taize community in France ​ Christian community of more than 100 brothers ​ Sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence, liturgical readings and icons 4.​ What is biblical justice? ​ Is fundamentally “making things right.It is concerned with the right relation of human beings to God and to each other, and to the earth 5.​ Where is the primary information about Jesus found? ​ the four canonical gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John 6.​ Which three are the synoptic gospels? ​ Matthew, mark and luke 7.​ What does the Acts of the Apostles focus on? ​ The Acts of the Apostles focuses on the founding and early growth of the Christian Church, tracing its spread from Jerusalem to the Roman Empire. 8.​ Who is the mediator of the New Covenant? ​ In the New Testament, Jesus is identified as the mediator of the new covenant 9.​ What are the Passion Narratives an account of? ​ The accounts of the suffering and death of Jesus 10.​What are the aspects of discipleship? ​ Key aspects include personal transformation, intentional learning, and a commitment to sharing the gospel with others. 11.​ Who is the second person of the trinity? ​ The second person is Jesus Christ, also known as God the Son. 12.​ How many Dogmas (principles) are there about Mary in the Catholic Church? ​ There are four main beliefs (called dogmas) about Mary in the Catholic Church: Mary is the Mother of God – She gave birth to Jesus, who is God’s Son, so she is called the Mother of God.​ Immaculate Conception – Mary was born without original sin, meaning she was pure from the start.​ Perpetual Virginity – Mary stayed a virgin before, during, and after Jesus was born, and for her whole life.​ Bodily Assumption – When Mary’s life on Earth ended, she was taken into heaven with her body and soul. 13.​ Was Mary born with original sin? ​ No Mary was born without original sin. Prayer - Prayer of Thanksgiving 1. What is the Prayer of Thanksgiving? A Prayer of Thanksgiving is when we thank God for the good things in our lives. This type of prayer shows gratitude for blessings, people, or events that have helped us. 2. When would you pray a Prayer of Thanksgiving? You might pray this after something good happens, like doing well on a test, spending time with family, or recovering from being sick. It can also be a daily prayer just to say thank you for life, food, or the people you love. 3. Why is it important to you? It’s important because it reminds me to focus on the good in my life instead of just asking for things. It helps me be more grateful and to see how God is always present and helping me, even in small ways. Sacrament- Baptism What is the type of sacrament? Baptism is a Sacrament of Initiation. It’s the first step into the Christian faith. What does the sacrament celebrate? It celebrates becoming a member of the Church and being freed from original sin. What is the importance of the sacrament? It’s important because it starts your relationship with God and welcomes you into the Christian family. What are some symbols connected to the sacrament? ​ Water – washes away sin and gives new life​ ​ White garment – shows purity and being made new​ ​ Candle – represents the light of Christ​ ​ Oil – used for blessing and strength How can you always celebrate the sacrament in your daily life? By living like Jesus, being kind, forgiving others, and remembering that you are a child of God. You can also make the sign of the cross and pray often to stay close to God. Sin What is the definition of sin? Is an offense against reason, truth, and right conscience; it is a failure in genuine love for God and neighbour caused by a preserved attachment to certain goods. What is Mortal sin? three conditions: object is a grave matter (serious), committed with full knowledge and deliberate consent. Knowing one is doing something negative/bad and still doing it. Personal choice to do it. What is Venial sin? Less serious matter.Without full knowledge of what one is doing.Without complete consent of what one is doing. Why is going to confession important? To receive forgiveness, strengthen one's spiritual life, and heal damaged relationships. Synoptic gospels What are the Synoptic Gospels? The Synoptic Gospels are: ​ Matthew​ ​ Mark​ ​ Luke Why are they called Synoptic? They are called synoptic because they are very similar. They tell many of the same stories, often in the same order, and sometimes use the same words. "Synoptic" means "seen together." Which Gospel is NOT Synoptic? The Gospel of John is not synoptic. Why is John not Synoptic? John is different because it has unique stories, a different writing style, and focuses more on who Jesus is (his divinity) rather than just what he did. It doesn’t follow the same pattern as Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Creeds What are the two creeds called? ​ The Apostles' Creed​ ​ The Nicene Creed​ Who wrote the first Creed? The Apostles' Creed was based on the teachings of the Apostles. It wasn’t written by them directly, but it comes from what they taught. Who wrote the second Creed? The Nicene Creed was written by Church leaders at the Council of Nicaea in the year 325 AD. Why are the creeds important? The creeds are important because they explain the main beliefs of the Christian faith. They help Christians know what they believe and stay united in their faith. Parable Analysis 1. Summarize what the parable is about: This parable is about a man who goes on a journey and leaves his money (called talents) with three servants. One servant gets five talents, another gets two, and the last gets one. The first two servants invest the money and double it. The third servant hides the money and gives back only what he was given. When the master returns, he rewards the first two servants but punishes the third for being lazy and fearful. 2. What is the message in the parable? The message is that we should use the gifts, talents, and opportunities God gives us. If we use them well, we will be rewarded. But if we waste them or are too afraid to try, we miss the chance to grow and serve God. 3. (Sample question for this parable. probably not on the exam) How can this parable be applied to your own life? 4. Explain in detail: This parable teaches me that I should not waste the gifts or skills I’ve been given. Whether it's in school, sports, or helping others, I should try my best and not be afraid to take action. Like the first two servants, God wants us to use what we have to make a difference. Even if I only have a little, I should still try to do something with it instead of doing nothing out of fear or laziness. It reminds me that God expects effort, not perfection, and that when I use my talents well, I grow as a person and in my faith.