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-originally named Saul
- was not a believer of Jesus and attemped to stop Jesus's followeres at first
-one day on the road to Damacis he was in the presence of a great light and heard the voice of Jesus
-he responded by being baptized, changing his name to Paul, and traveling to teach about Jesus
-he wrote many letters to Christian communities
-18 letters were his in the New Testement
-was martyed
-honored on June 29 with St. Peter as one of the founders of the church
Saint Paul
Divine Inspiration
the special guidence that the Holy Spirit gave the human authors of the Bible
Magisgterium
teaching authority of the Church
Divine Revelation
God making Himself known to us
Faith
the gift from God that enables us to believe in God
Grace
participation and sharing in God's life and friendship
Bible
the word of God
Oral Traditiion
word of mouth
How does God make Himself known to us?
-through Divine Revelation
What are some examples of scripture where God makes Himself known to us?
-God's relationship with Abraham
-Freeing the Isrealites from Egypt
-the Ten Commandments
Who was Aristotle?
Greek philosopher
What were Aristotle's 5 proofs for God's existence?
1. Everything in existence must be caused by something
2. There is an amazing design pattern within creation
3. The world is full of motion
4. There are many things that could have existed, therefore someone had to decide what exists
5. According to how humans measure things, as good or bad, there must be an ultimate goodness, beauty, etc.
-studied literature in Rome and was baptised
-began to study eology=the study of God and God's relation to the world
-he lived in Antioch as a hermit
-greatest accomplishment=translating the Bible into Latin so the people of the Roman Empire could read Scripture
-declared a saint and named Doctor of the Church
Saint Jerome
How many books in each testament?
Old Testament = 46
New Testament = 27
How many letters in the New Testament?
21 letters
What does the word Bible mean?
" the books"
Is the Bible true?
-contains truth of faith
-not intended to be scientifically and historically true
What types of literary forms are used tin the Bible?
poetry, allegores, fables, speeches, fictional stories, census list, historical accounts, genealogy, etc.
What makes up the New Testament?
gospels, letters, other writtings
Evangelization
the sharing of the good news of Jesus and the love of God with all people
Do we ever stop searching for God?
no
Are there errors in the Bible?
Yes
How do we get full revelation of God?
through praying
What are the four stages for writing the Bible?
-Experience
-Reflection
-Oral Tradition
-Written Book
What was Saint Paul martyed for?
believing in Christ
Covenant
a solemn agreement between God and his people
Messiah
a person to save the people from their sins
Where does Messiah come from?
meshiach
What was the greatest sign of God's love?
sending His son to die for us
providence
God's plan and protection of all
God the Doctor
When we view God as "the doctor", we only pray to God when we, or someone in our lives, needs healing.
God the Tool Man
A relationship with God "the tool man" is one of seeking out God in times of need to fix problems
God the Disciplinarian
-Sometimes we may view God as a figure that keeps track of our rights and wrongs
-When we make a mistake we are afraid to talk to God
The Genie God
When we view God as a Genie, we expect that God will grant our every wish
The Mountain Top God
We may see God as being an all powerful being that is far, far away watching us from the clouds but never making contact with us
The Trinity- God the Father
the perfect Father
The Trinity- God the Son
-Man living among us
-Jesus is our ultimate role model
The Trinity - God the Hoy Spirit
Empowered Jesus to teach and share God's love
Wha is the central mystery of our faith?
the trinity
What are the New and Greatest Commandments?
New - "Love one another as I have loved you."
Greatest - "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, all your heart, all your soal, and with all your mind... You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
-Born in 1515
-Became a nun in 1535
-Established a reformed order of canmelite nuns Discalcced or "bare foot"
-The religious order was known for living simply, praying, and sharing God's love as a community
St. Teresa
-Lived in the 14th century
-Lived a life of an anchoress, a woman who lived in prayer and seclusion
-Wrote a book in english: "Revelations of Divine Love"
Blessed Julian of Norwich
What are the parts of a covenant?
1. A preface naming the parties of the agreement.
2. Terms of agreement
3. Proclamation of the terms
4. The corses and blessings that would be given if either promised or broken
5. Witness to the agreement
6.Signature of the parties involved stating their intention to follow through with the agreement
synopsis
a viewing together
gospel
"Good News"
Incarnate
"in the flesh"
Why did God give us laws?
because he loves us and wants us to do good
What is our ideal relationship with God?
a give and take relationship
What are ways we can evangelize?
words and actions, faith, encouraging others to strengthen their beliefs
What is the mission of the church?
to evangelize
What is the old covenant?
that someone will come to save the people from their sins
What is the new covenant?
that since Jesus has come down and died for us, if we believe in Him we will be able to go into Heaven
What does Pentecost celebrate?
marks the beginning of the church
What is the story of the Pentecost?
-After Jesus rose from the dead He spent forty days and nights with His disciples talking and preaching to them
-One day they all went up on a mountain and a giant cloud consumed Jesus and took Him up into Heaven
-The disciples were staring up into the sky when angels came down and told them to stop staring because Jesus was taken up into Heaven
-The disciples went back down the mountain and were talking about what had happened
-from out of nowhere, came the sound of a rushing mighty wind.
-They saw something that looked like two flames of fire resting just above each person's head
-They were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they all began to speak in other languages which they had never learned
-people heard the noise and came to see what had happened
-some people were amazed about what had happened, but others thought the disciples were just drunk
-Peter stood up and started to preach to all the people standing outside
-Peter explained that no one in the room was drunk and that what they were seeing and hearing was the power of the Holy Spirit.
-Peter preached to them about some of the prophecies in the Old Testament.
-Peter preached to them about the teachings of Jesus.
-Peter preached that Jesus was truly the Son of God and they needed to accept Him.
-Peter preached that they needed to repent of their sins and be baptized.
-Peter preached that if they turned away from their sins and accepted Jesus Christ, they too could receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
What symbols represent the Holy Spirit?
fire
water
doves
-Written 30 years after the death of Jesus
-May have influenced Matthew and Luke
-Short and to the point
-written for an audience of Gentiles/non-Jewish Christians
-Urges believers to stay strong even in the face of persecution
Gospel of Mark
-Written between AD 70 and AD 90
-Written for an audience of Jewish people who became followers of Jesus
-Emphasized Jesus's humanity and includes the story of His birth and early life
-Jesus's Jewish heritage
-It is clear that Jesus was sent to fulfill the covenant made in the Old Testament
The Gospel of Matthew
-Written between AD 80 and AD 85
-Written for Greek Gentiles
-May have traveled with St. Paul
-Emphasizes Jesus's concern for human beings
-Includes parables and many stories about Jesus's walcoming nature
The Gospel of Luke
-Written about AD 90
-Explores the mystery of the Incarnation
-Poetic language and imagery
-Introduces Jesus as the Word of God
-Stresses teachings about love
-details Jesus's miracles
-sometimes depicts conflicts between Jewish authorites and Jesus
The Gospel of John
What order were the gospels written?
Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John
What is the southern Californian News Paper?
"Tidings"
How many Catholic Newspapers are printed in the US?
more than 170
-Established in 1920
-spreads the Good News using technology and media
-More than 170 Catholic newspapers exist in the United States
Catholic News Service
-Born in Poland
-Became a bishop at age 38
-First non-Italian pope 456 years
-Traveled more than any other Pope
-Deticated to equality and human rights
-Died on April 2, 2005
Pope John Paul the Second
What is the first day of the liturgical calender?
The last feast day?
-1st Day: All Saints Day
-Last Feast Day: Christ the King
What is the first day of lent?
Ash Wednesday
Advent
-Mood = Anticipation
-Color = Dark Blue
-Theme = Preparation for Christ's Birth
Christmastime
-Mood = Joy
-Color = White and Gold
-Theme = Birth of Christ
Ordinary Time (Winter and Summer/Fall)
-Mood = Life and Growth
-Color = Green
-Theme = Jesus's Life
Lent
-Mood = Penance
-Color = Purple
-Theme = Preparation for the Resurrection of Jesus
Paschal Triduum
-Mood = Purification
-Color = Black
-Theme = Sacrifice of Jesus
Easter
-Mood = Triumph
-Color = White and Gold
-Theme = Jesus's Resurrection
Pentacost Sunday
-Mood = Fire
-Color = Red
-Theme = Birth of the Church
What are we preparing for during Advent?
Jesus's birth
What is the Paschal Triduum?
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday
What section is the largest?
Ordinary Time (Summer/Fall)
How many days in the Liturgical Calendar?
358
Sacramentary
-what the priest reads from
-the book detailing the prayers for the Mass
chalice
-made of gold or glass
-the cup for the wine
tabernacle
the place we hold consecrated host
ciborium
-made of glass or gold
-holds the bread
lectionary
-the book that holds the readings for the tipically kept open
monstrance
the container used blessed adderation holds the communion showing that Jesus is with us
crucifix
-a cross with Jesus on it
missal
-the guide book for their parishner
What rights does a priest have during the Mass?
Introductory and Concluding rites
What is the difference between the regular and Liturgical year?
-the Liturgical year has only 358 days while the regular year has 365
-the Liturgical year has different holidays/seasons than the regular year
How does the Liturgical Calendar affect things in church?
-what the priest wears
-how it is decorated
-the readings
Where do the readings from the Mass come from?
- the Old Testament
- Letter from the New Testament
What is the Transubstantiation?
the term used to describe the moment the wine and bread are changed to the body and blood of Christ
What is the purpose of the homily?
-to explain the scripture
-to explain how the scripture applies to our daily life
Sacraments
-Initiation
*Baptism
*Eucharist
*Confirmation
-Healing
*Reconciliation
*Anointing of the Sick
-Service
*Holy Orders
*Marrige
What Sacrament is connected to the Holy Spirit?
Confirmation
Who supports us in our journey during baptism and confirmation?
Baptism = God Parents
Confirmation = Sponser
What was anointing of the sick called?
Last Rites
What are the parts of confession?
-Act of contrition
-Confession of sins
-Penance
-Absolution
Vaticum
"food for the journey"
What happens during confirmation?
we confirm out commitment to the church as young adults
What are the parts of Penance?
-Conversion
-Contrition
-Confession
-Satisfaction
Where are the infancy narratives?
in Matthew and Luke
Was Mary engaged to Joseph before she knew she was pregnant?
yes
Why was it crazy that Elizabeth was going to have a baby?
because she was so old
What happens to Jesus when He was 12?
He reconizes God as His Father
Whose perspective of the infancy narratives were Joseph's and Mary's?
Matthew = Joseph
Luke = Mary
Mary
Jesus's mother
Joseph
Jesus's "father"/step-father
Elizabeth
Mary's cousin
John the Baptist's mother
John the Baptist
predicessor for Jesus
told people of Jesus's coming
Gabriel
told Mary she would be Jesus's mother
told Joseph he would still marry Mary since she would have Jesus
King Herod
wanted to kill Jesus
3 wise men
went to find and worship Jesus
brought Him gifts
-Joseph and Mary were engaged
-Joseph wanted to break the engagement since Mary was pregnant
-Grabriel came to him in a dream and told him not to
-Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem for the census
-Jesus is born in manger
-Wise Men come and bring gifts, but do not return to Herod as instructed
Infancy Narrative:
Matthew
-Zechariah and Elizabeth will have John the Baptist as a son
-Mary and Joseph are told they will have Jesus
-Mary visits Elizabeth, who has her baby
-Mary and Joseph go to a manger where Jesus is born
-shepards come sent by angels
-then wise ment come
-when Jesus is older He goes to the temple for Passover with His family, He is left their, but His parents find Him
-Jesus reconises God as His Father
Infancy Narrative:
Luke
Where is Jesus's geneology found? Who does it trace Him back to?
The book of Matthew
King David
What is the Annuciation?
Mary is told she would have Jesus and she said yes
What is the Immaculate Conception?
Mary's conception free of original sin and sin in general
What is the Visitation?
Mary goes to see her cousin Elizabeth and John the Baptist kicks inside her when Mary enters and speaks
What was Joseph's reaction ro Mary's pregnancy?
-he was suprised and was going to not marry her secretly
-disappointment
How does Luke's infancy narrative end? Why is this story so important?
-John the Baptist is teaching the coming of Jesus
-its important because the people need to start getting ready for Jesus
What does "Jesus" mean?
God saves