Short Questions 1. Which are the three stages our faith passes through? The three stages through which our faith passes in its growth process are: The childhood stage: faith by birth The adolescent stage: faith in transition The adult stage: faith by choice
2. Which is the most critical stage? Why? The adolescent stage is the most critical and the most painful. This is so because at this time in our lives we begin the important transitions from being a Christian by culture to being a Christian by conviction.
3. Explain Christian by conviction and Christian by culture? Christian by culture-Physical birth Christian by conviction-Personal Choice
4. Explain the meaning…. ‘Dying of our childhood! ’ The adolescent stage is the most painful stage because during this stage our childhood faith must die in order that our adult faith can be born. The dying of our childhood faith is what causes all the pain.
5. Faith by culture must become what? Faith by conviction
6. Faith involves belief in someone. Who? Faith involves belief in someone and not something…this is God.
7. Faith involves belief. In what? Faith involves belief in what Jesus tells us. This is so because Jesus loved us and gave his life for us. We trust him. Therefore, faith involves not only belief in Jesus but also belief in what Jesus tells us about his Father.
8. Faith involves relation. In what? Faith involves entering into a relationship of friendship with Jesus. Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 9. Explain the three steps of relation? 1. Mind level Young people often find themselves questioning things about their faith that they once took for granted. Questioning our childhood view of God is necessary. Equally important, however, we must also open ourselves to an adult view of God. And this is where an adult view of God is so necessary, although it is not always easy.
2. Heart Level The transition to adult faith involves not just opening the mind to truth, but also opening the heart to love. When we open our heart to another in love, we automatically open it to God as well.
3. Soul level This is the hardest out of the three to understand. This is because the faith journey is a mystery of gift and of freedom.
First of all, faith is the mystery of gift in that God’s grace: Prepares us for the journey Invites us to embark on the journey Embraces us every step of the journey
Second, faith is a mystery of freedom in that God does not force the gift of faith upon us. God respects our freedom. Concretely, this means that we are free to respond to God’s invitation to enter into a relationship of love and trust. Or we are free to reject it.
In brief, the faith journey is a team effort: a mystery of gift (on God’s part) and of freedom (on our part). And so on the transition from childhood faith to adult faith takes place at three levels: Mind-openness to truth Heart-openness to love Soul-openness to faith Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 10. Explain the phrase Faith involves risk? The best example to understand this is marriage. When two people marry, neither is absolutely sure that the other will remain faithful, should a major problem arise.
11. Explain the phrase Faith involves process? The biggest mistake we can make is to think that someday we will ‘get the faith’ and never have to worry about it again. Faith involves process. It is because we constantly evolve and change as persons. Due to this, we must constantly recommit ourselves to God as we change and evolve. Our faith can never be a one-time decision to believe. It must always remain an ongoing decision, a lifelong process.
12. Explain the phrase Faith involves darkness? Faith has a way of going in and out of focus. This is usually caused due to human nature, ourselves and God… (Moods)
13. Explain the difference between constructive and destructive faith? Constructive faith is when we want to know what is true so that we can do right. Destructive faith is when we want to prove it false so we can do what we want.
14. There is a struggle between faith and behaviour. Explain? We suddenly behave in a way that conflicts with our faith, as when our faith tells that it is wrong to cheat and steal but we it on a regular basis anyway.
15. Faith maturity is a process. Describe the steps of this process? Faith maturity is a process. It is because we constantly evolve and change as people. Because of this process we must constantly recommit ourselves to God as we change and evolve. Our faith can never be a one-time decision to believe. It must always remain an ongoing decision, a life-long process.
16. Name the sacrament that confers to us the gift of faith? Baptism.
17. Define faith?
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 Faith is the free necessity given to the Creed. Faith is not opposed to reason, it is above reason. This belief in God, in Jesus Christ, the person the Father sent to deliver us from sin. Faith is a human act.
18. Distinguish between faith and reason? By faith we mean the assent, the free assent given to Creed. Faith is not opposed by reason: faith is above reason, but our faith must be reasonable.
19. Can we have faith without God’s help? We need God’s help as it is through his grace we can belief.
20. Much teaching on faith is found in Paul’s Epistles to the Romans.
21. Explain ‘we are justified by faith!’ This means that faith is the beginning of man’s salvation, the foundation and the root of all justification.
22. Explain ‘genuine faith evolves into works!’ This means that when we become God’s friends from the moment we believe what God tells us, and the more firmly we believe, the more is God’s friendship rooted and strengthened in us.
23. How would you describe a saint with reference to faith? This is one who has done much more than an ordinary Christian—a best example would be St. Stephen the martyr who died for his faith.
24. How does faith develop? Faith develops from the beginning as soon as the child is baptised, then through enlightenment by participating in the Life of the Church and teaching of the Church.
25. Explain by reference to the Bible that faith is not religion? Religion is not faith. We can prove this as in the scriptures we read—‘your feasts, your burnt offerings I hate, I dispise. 26. There are many ways to reach God: name 3? Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 The three ways to reach God are By experience By reason By believing one another
27. Do we reach God or does he reach us? Through experience God reaches us.
28. What do you mean by the expression ‘having had an experience of God?’ This means that the experience how to get to know God had a decisive impact.
29. What is the word used for the phenomenon whereby God made himself known to mankind? Divine revelation
30. What does the word ‘revelation mean?’ This comes from the word to ‘unveil’, this means God’s own unveiling of god and God’s plan.
31. Did revelation take place instantly or through out many centuries? It took place throughout many years. In fact the best example would be during the time of Abraham. Experience was used. We start with Divine revelation with God’s call, and then continued with self-revelation to Israel by loving deeds.
32. Name 3 of the loving deeds whereby God revealed himself o the Israelites in the Old Testament? God freed, forgave and taught.
33. These loving deeds need interpretation: who did the interpretation in the Old Testament? In the Old Testament God inspired people like Moses, Miriam, Deborah and David to interpret these deeds for the community.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 34. Divine revelation reached its climax in the New Testament. In the person of who? Jesus Christ.
35. On what basis did the apostles spread and interpret Jesus Christ’s revelation? The apostles were the privileged witnesses of this revelation. These were enlightened by the Holy Spirit and commissioned to share this revelation with others.
36. On what basis did the Apostles entrust this power of interpreting divine revelation? Their successors the bishops.
37. What is the role of the Holy Spirit in this interpretation business? In this interpretation business, the Holy Spirit never ceases to think, develop and formulate in words that speak more clearly to each new generation.
38. What do we mean by oral and written tradition? Oral tradition-is handing on revelation by the Spoken Word Written tradition- is handing on revelation by the written word
39. The content of tradition was either essential or non-essential. Explain? Essential-the tradition cannot be changed. (Ex. Jesus is really present in the Eucharist) Non-essential-the tradition can be changed. (Ex. Practice that priests cannot marry)
40. Who decides which items were essential or non-essential? The Church, guided by the Holy Spirit decides which items are essential and which are non-essential.
41. What do w we call written tradition? The Scripture is the written tradition.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 42. What do we mean when we say the Scripture is inspired? By inspired we mean that the Holy Spirit enlightened and assisted the biblical writers in such a way that they wrote all and only what the Spirit intended them to write.
43. What is the nature of errors in the Bible? How do you justify these errors? The Bible is not free from historical and scientific errors, as God never wanted to authors to compose books on science and history.
44. Explain the word Canon? The word Canon derives from the Greek word for ‘measuring stick.’ This is the official book of the Bible.
45. Explain the word ‘Septuagint?’ Many Jews who converted to Christianity had been using a larger collection of religious writings, called the Septuagint.
46. How many years before Christ’s coming was the Hebrew Bible translated in Greek? 250 years before Christ’s Birth.
47. Which of these two Bibles was the source of the Gospels? The Hebrew
48. The Protestants following the Hebrew Bible have seven books less than the Catholic. Which are these books? 1 and 2 Maccabees Judith Tobit Baruch Sirach Wisdom
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 49. Which are the books of the Pentateuch? Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy
50. Two history books in the Old Testament? Joshua Judges
51. Name the four Major Prophets? Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Daniel
52. Name the two Minor Prophets? Joel Jonah
53. Name the four epistles of St. Paul? To the Galatians Romans Corinthians Philippians
54. The longest Epistle of St. Paul is that of the Corinthians.
55. Name to Epistles not written by St. Paul? The letter to John The letter to James
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 56. Give another name for the book Revelation? Apocalypse
57. Name 4 New Testament Apocryphal books? Solomon Sirach Baruch Judith
58. What is the Vulgate? The Vulgate is when St. Jerome translated the Bible from Hebrew
59. How do you explain the discrepancies between the first and the second chapter of Genesis? The first chapter says God created man last, but the second chapter says God created man first. The first chapter says Light was created first, but in the second chapter it says light was created on the fourth day.
60. When approximately and by whom were the chapters written? 538 B.C
61. Explain the phrase ‘literalist interpretation of the Bible?’ Interpreting literally means to interpret the bible rigidly, saying. They say ‘It means exactly what it says.’ In other words literalists concern themselves with only the text of the Bible.
62. Give another word for ‘fundamentalist?’ Literalist
63. Explain the phrase ‘contextualist interpretation’ of the Bible? They interpret the Bible more broadly, saying: ‘We must consider not only the text but also the context of the Bible.’ That is we must also consider such things as the historical and cultural situation in which the Bible was written.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 64. How would you describe the type of writing found in Genesis 1 and 2? Of a special kind Different style than usual Like in children’s books-poetic
65. What was the writer’s aim in writing the two chapters of Genesis? The main aim was to show that evil was started by man.
66. The development of creation on each day can go under 5 headings. Which are they? Introduction- ‘Then God Commanded’ Command- ‘Let the Water’ Execution- ‘It was done’ Rejoicing- ‘God was pleased’ Identification- ‘The third day’
67. Having accomplished the creation work what did God do? He rested
68. Mention the poetic overall format we find in the Genesis? Three days of separation—(light from dark, water from water, water from land) Three days of population—(sky, air, sea and land) One day of celebration—(God blessed and rested)
69. Explain the etymology of the Word Angel? The angel is part of God’s unseen creation. This comes from the Greek word ‘angelos,’ Hebrew word ‘mal’ak’ which means messenger. These are the messengers of God.
70. What is the meaning of the expressions: good spirits and evil spirits? Good spirits- are those spirits who help us get close to Jesus Christ and encourage us to enter God’s kingdom.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 Evil spirits- Christian tradition identifies these beings with fallen angels who failed the test given them by God. These oppose Jesus at every stage of his ministry.
71. The church teaches that every person has a guardian angel. What does this mean? This means that God is always with us to help us to conduct a good life.
72. Name two important messengers mentioned in the Bible? Gabriel The Holy Spirit
73. What are the 4 lessons from the Creation story? There is only 1 God. God planned creations God created everything good. God made the Sabbath day, holy.
74. What do we mean when we say that the Bible proposes monotheism? The Bible proposes to believe only in one God.
75. The by chance existence of the world is today propagated by some eminent scientists. How would you react to this? Like the Bible I do not deny or confirm evolution, because science deals with this problem. What happened in the beginning is not very important, but that the world started under the direction of God.
76. What conclusion could be drawn from the order that exists in the cosmos? That creation did not start by chance and that something had to start this creation moving.
77. If the creation is totally good, how you explain the existence of evil? This has started due to man’s disobedience, if man obeyed GOD, no sin would have made us suffer on earth. We would have lived in paradise, extremely happy with what we have. This answer is difficult to be answered. Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 78. It was tough on the part of the Biblical writer to ‘sell’ the idea of the Sabbath of being a day of rest. Explain this. As we must remember that in ancient times the Sabbath day was considered to be like any other day. Then the new teaching thought the Sabbath is a Holy Day now as a day of rest.
79. What are the causes of ‘decreation’ in the world? The physical destruction of God’s creation The spiritual destruction of God’s creation.
80. How would you define sin? This is the total break in our love relationship with God and God’s people.
81. Sin can be considered in 2 levels. Which are they? Commission Omission
82. Define personal sin of commission and give an example? Doing something we should not do. ( Ex steal And lie)
83. Define personal sin of omission and give an example? Not do something we should do. (Ex. Not helping people in need)
84. Define social sin of commission and give an example? Example-A group discriminates a minor group.
85. Define social sin of omission and give an example? Example-When a society ignores its poor or ill people.
86.If god created everything good how did evil enter the world? This is a very difficult answer that cannot be answered.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 87.What meaning did the snake have for the early Hebrews? It was a symbol of evil for the early Hebrews , that is the snake represents the devil in the de-creation story.
88. What is the meaning of Adam and Eve being expulsed from the garden of Eden? This reminds us of the de-creation. Because of the first sin man is separated from God, opened the floodgates of sin. Soon sin engulfed the world. (Genesis 11:1-9) and the human race was doomed.
89. Why do we call the sin of Adam and Eve original sin? 1. Because it introduced evil into the world 2. Because it flawed the human race 3. Doomed it to destruction
90. We do we say because of original sin we are doomed? Explain. Doomed because as now we are on earth to live a good life, and try to live in a world where there is evil.
91. Jesus is God’s very special chosen person and the father of all nations.
92. The Church is God’s chosen people and the leaven of all nations.
93. Explain how the name Jacob was changed to Israel? Isaac’s son Jacob had 12 sons who were tribes of Israel.
94. What was the sustaining belief of the Jews in the Old Testament? They were waiting for the Messiah.
95. Explain why Matthew takes great pains to place the birth of Jesus against the Old Testament background? Matthew takes great pains to place the birth of Jesus against the Old Testament background because of the prophecies of the Old testament.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 96. Why was Mary’s pregnancy a stumbling block? Mary’s pregnancy was a stumbling block because she was not married, she was a virgin and she found it difficult o explain her unusual pregnancy.
97. How were Joseph’s fears allayed? Joseph’s fears were allayed because an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and explained him the situation.
98. What was the name Joseph had to give to the child of Mary? Joseph told Mary that the child’s name would be Emmanuel which means Son of God.
99. What were the magi? The magi were the students of the stars from the East arriving in Jerusalem, searching for the baby who ought to be the king of the Jews.
100. What presents did they offer Jesus and explain their meaning? Frankincense—divinityused in religious worship Myrrh—humanity people prepare for burial Gold—kingshipking of metals
101. Who was John the Baptist? John the Baptist was a holy man who came out of the desert. He said turn away from sin because the kingdom of heaven is near.
102. What was the gist of the preaching of john the Baptist? St. John the Baptist preached to encourage the people to free themselves from sin.
103. Explain why Jesus decided to be baptized by John the Baptist? Jesus wanted to be baptised as he too was a man like everyone else he only did not sin.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 104. Describe the triple phenomenon that occurred at Jesus’ baptism and explain them? The skies openmeans that God heard the prayers of the Jews and is entering their world. A dove flew over Jesus the power of god moving over water. A voice was heard from aboveNew creation began.
105. What does the dove represent today? Peace.
106. Sometimes Jesus is described as the ‘New Adam.’ Explain? This means that Jesus is the first born son of the new creation.
107. ‘You are my own beloved son!’ When were these said? These words were said at Jesus’ baptism.
108. What do the ‘open sky,’ ‘dovelike form,’ and ‘heavenly voice’ mean? Open skynew era begins Dovelike formnew creation begins Heavenly voice new Adam arrives
109. Explain the phrase, ‘The kingdom of God?’ This means the people of God on earth.
110. List 3 Greek words for the word Miracle. Elaborate? 1. ‘teras’-marvel- a miracle is marvellous and amazes us. We do not know what to make of it. 2. ‘dynamis’-power- a miracle is explosive and powerful. It can restore deafness. 3. ‘semeion’-sign- a miracle is like a flashing red light. The signification of miracle counts.
111. Instead of the word miracle St. John in his gospel uses another word. Which is it? This was is semeion Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 112. Explain the possible suffering of Jesus: in his mind, heart, soul? Mind: When he was tortured by thoughts of the painful ordeal that lay ahead of him. Luke says that Jesus’ suffering became so great that his, ‘sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.’
Heart: Betrayed b Judas, denied by Peter and deserted by his other disciples. This attitude by his friends broke his heart.
Soul: He felt abandoned by God, but he felt this only before he died on the cross in fact he said, ‘God, My God why did you abandon me?’
113. On the Cross Jesus uses an expression that reveals his loneliness. What was it? ‘God, My God why did you abandon me?’
114. Why did Jesus choose to suffer? Jesus chose to suffer as a sign of love for us. He wants us to explain that crucifixion was his truelove for us which always entails suffering. Christ wanted to explain indirectly, ‘If anyone wants to come with me, he must forget himself, take up his cross everyday and follow me.’
115. Explain why love and suffering are inevitably connected? Jesus wanted his suffering to be an invitation to love. He wanted his crucifixion to say in a visual way what he said so often in a verbal way, ‘love one another just as I love you.’
116. Why is the resurrection of Jesus closely knit with his death on the cross? Jesus died on the Cross due to man’s sins and he rose from the death freeing us from sin and opening the gates of heaven.
117. Explain the difference between resurrection and resuscitation? ResurrectionWhen Jesus body rose from the death on Easter Sunday Resuscitation Jesus used his power to bring people back to life
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 118. Who witnessed the resurrection? Three women witnessed this and then Peter went to see.
119. Why did the women go to the tomb following Jesus’ death? The three women went to visit Jesus’ tomb and pray.
120. How would you describe the resurrection phenomenon? The resurrection is a miracle, to open heaven and to start the Church of the Kingdom of God.
121. How was the reaction of the apostles, on hearing that Jesus was alive? St. Peter went to see the tomb, and the apostles had a totally new relationship with God.
122. What other great event following the death of Jesus signalled the beginning of the Church? This was Pentecost.
123. List six images used in Scripture to reveal somehow what God is? Mother Eagle: Who feeds her young and teaches them how o fly.
God is a shepherd: who leads the flock to ‘fields or green grass’ searches for them if they are lost and nurses them when they are sick.
God is a great king: who is strong and mighty
God is a mother: who gives birth to and loves her child with an everlasting love.
God is a gracious host: who seats guests at table!
God is a mother bird: who gathers the young under her wings and protests them.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 124. What do we mean when we say that God created all things? When we say God crested all things we mean God planned the world for us, creating it and pronouncing the good. Humans are his best creation.
125. The expression used in the Scripture, ‘breathe of life,’ is very significant. Explain? This means that: God had a very close relationship with humans.
126. Define incarnation? This means the mystery of God taking flesh and living amongst us.
127. Explain what we mean with these words: Creed, code and cult? Creed: It is what people believe. Code: How it behaves Cult how it worships
128. What is the word to signify that God sustain all things? The word is ‘holds.’
129. Name three manners in which God resides in the world? 1. Through creation which God made. 2. Through Scripture which God inspired 3. Through Jesus, the Son of God became one of us.
130. ‘God is like a father,’ Explain? God is like a father in a special way. God loves us like a father, like he loves Jesus.
131. What does the word Abba mean? It means Father.
132. One Word occurs repeatedly following the creation narrative. Whish is it? The word good has been mentioned several times in the Creation narrative. This shows that God tried the world as best as possible for man. Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 133. What does transcendence mean? This is when a group of people tend to stress God as being ‘beyond’ the world. They focus on God’s otherness: God’s distance and difference from the world.
134. What does immanence mean? This is when a group of people tend to stress God as being within the world.. They focus on God’s on God’s distance and difference from the world.
135. What does the word ICTHUS mean? This was a code used by the Christians when they were persecuted. The word means Jesus Christ Son of Saviour.
136. What is Christology? This is the branch of theology that deals with the nature and person of Jesus.
137. What is the theophany? The appearance of the divine
138. Which are the sacraments of initiation? Baptism Confirmation Eucharist
139. Which are the sacraments of Healing? Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick
140. Which are the sacraments of initiation? Marriage Holy orders
141. Where can we find some Miracles? Matthew 9 vs27-31-Blind Luke 5 vs17-26 Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 Luke 17 vs11-19 John 11vs1-44
142. What are Hermeneutics? The science which interprets the scriptures
143. Who are the Synoptics? Matthew Mark Luke
144. What is atheism? This is the denial of the existence of God. Atheism emerged in the 18th century among the French Encyclopaedists-Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Diderot). Atheism also had its roots in the philosophical works of David Hume and Kant.
145. What is agnosticism? This is the doubt whether God really exists or not. These deal with people who are sceptic about religion in general and tend to reject the traditional Christian beliefs under the impact of modern scientific thoughts.
146. What is the difference between resurrection and resuscitation? Resurrection is like Jesus Christ who died and rose from the death to save us. Resuscitation is like the miracle of Jarius’ daughter and that of lazarus who Jesus himself rose from the dead.
147. What did Nietzsche say about religion? He claimed that religion is a sign of weakness, and the Christianism gave origin to the notion of God.
148. What does virginity mean? When a person has never had genital intercourse.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 149. What does chastity mean? This is that virtue which deals with the integration of sexuality into our lives s Christians.
150. What does celibacy mean? This is that virtue which deals with the integration of sexuality into our lives as Christians.
151. What does divorce mean? This is when a married couple break their union of marriage through the help of the court.
152. What does separation mean? A church marriage should never be dealt in with the court. This is when the couple decide to break their married union, without having a divorce. These cannot get married.
153. What does annulment mean? This is cancelling completely the marriage bond. This marriage would not be considered.
154. Give the meaning of the word Jesus? This word means ‘God saves!’
155. What does the Hebrew word Messiah mean? This word means ‘the anointed one.’
156. What is the Greek word for Messiah? The Greek word is ‘Christor.’
157. In which locality did Jesus identify himself with the anointed one? He identified himself the anointed one in the synagogue in Nazareth.
158. Jesus was a descendent of David Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 159. How is the ‘Word of God made flesh?’ Jesus is the Son of God made man.
160. The title son of God can be misleading. Explain? The title the Son of God may be misleading because one can interpret it in a figurative sense like the Hebrews did. This title is used to call someone a good person ‘angel’ or a bad person a ‘devil.’
161. There are 2 natures in Jesus. Explain? Jesus had a Divine nature and a Human nature. Human nature: 1. He got angry when the children were sent away from next to him. 2. He wept when Lazarus died. 3. He was moved to compassion towards the sick.
Divine nature: 1. he rose from the death (resurrection) 2. He cured the sick people 3. Transfiguration.
162. What did Jesus save mankind from? Jesus saved man from Sin.
163. Draw a parallel between Adam and Jesus? Jesus is known as the second Adam. As God in the form of man, like Adam came on earth to bring about our redemption.
164. What does the Holy Spirit mean to you? The Holy trinity is the central revelation of Christianity. In God there are four distinct persons: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 165. St. Patrick, St. Aloysius and John Wesley used different images to communicate the idea of the Trinity. Which are these images? St. Patrick: Image of a Shamrock (plant with 3 lobed leafs). Ignatius Loyola: Image of three musical notes played simultaneously. John Wesley: Image of 3 lightened candles.
166. How can H2O be an image of the Trinity? This compound exists in three compound forms: which form a single chemical compound which has these 3 characteristics: 1. liquid 2. solid 3. vapour
167. How can a woman be an image of the Trinity? 1. A mother 2. A wife 3. A friend
168. Something out of the ordinary occurred at the Baptism of Jesus. What was it? 1. A dove appeared upon Jesus representing the holy Spirit 2. A voice said—‘You are my own dear son.’ 3. Jesus was present. This is the most dramatic scene in the Trinity.
169. We may equate the three persons of the Trinity to 3 epochs in history?. Which would these epochs be? Old Testamentera of the Father Gospel timesera of the Sun Post Gospel timesera of the Holy Spirit.
170. What happened at Pentecost? This is the event when the apostles were enlightened by the Holy Spirit. This happened after the Resurrection of Christ. Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 171. Is the Holy Spirit only present in the New Testament? No the Holy Spirit has no beginning and no end. We find its presence in both the New and the Old Testament. The coming of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ followers marks a quantum leap forward in the re-creation of the world.
172. Draw a comparison between the effects of Pentecost and the Tower of Babel episode? In both occasions the people spoke one language.
173. Give one word for the gift of tongues? The Holy Spirit
174. Complete: All physical life depends on water; all spiritual life depends on faith.
175. Jesus used many models to describe the church- all found in the Gospel of Matthew. Name 3 of these! The Church is a: 1. A tiny bit of yeast that makes a large batch of dough rise 2. A pearl that a merchant finds and sells everything to buy again 3. A tiny seed which grows in a very big tree.
176. Explain why the church is referred to as a ‘mystery’? The Church is referred to a mystery, because it is so complex that we shall never fully understand it in this life. This is the reason why Christian Scriptures use so many images to explore the mystery of the Church.
177. Explain the expression the Church is a ‘sign’? It is also a servant of God’s kingdom which is already in our midst but not yet fully realized. That is the church has to point out to and work for the completion of the Kingdom of God that Jesus will hand over to his Father at the end of time.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 178. The church is a community. Explain? The Christians are the community. Early Christians did not go to Church, but they were the Church.
179. Name six models often used to describe the Church? 1. Disciples 2. Body 3. Basic sacrament 4. People of God 5. Institution 6. Servant
180. What does the expression ‘disciples of Jesus’ mean? This means that we are the followers of Jesus.
181. Name the 4 characteristics of the Church as enunciated in the Creed? Onelast supper Jesus wanted us to be one. HolyIt is the body of Christ CatholicUniversal Apostolicpreserves and proclaims their original faith and teaching.
182. Name the apostle who spread the notion of the Church being the body of Christ? St Paul was the apostle who spread the notion of the Church being the body of Christ.
183. Why is the Church described as the sacrament of Jesus? The church is described as the sacrament of Jesus because Jesus is the Church, which is present and active in the world in a tangible way—in a way that we can see, hear and feel.
184. Complete: As the Father is present and works in Jesus; so Jesus is present and works in the Church .
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 185. What do we mean with the word After – Life? By the word after life we mean the entrance into a true and eternal life.
186. What type of language does Scripture use to describe the end of the world? To describe the end of the world, the Scripture uses allegoric language.
187. Narrate the parable of the Ten Young Women. (Mt 25. 1-13). How does this parable figure the end of the world? Here we read the Parable of the ten women, who are waiting for the bridegroom. (You can find this narrative in Mt 25. 1-13 so I won’t narrate it.) the story ends with the theme that God is the groom and we are the ten women waiting for God.
188. Jesus’ return at the end of the world will be announced or be unannounced? Jesus’ return at the end of the world will be announced.
189. What do you understand with the word Judgement in the context of the 1. Church’s teaching This teaches that death is the penalty of sin. We should not fear death, especially if we have to abide to a life in line with Christ’s teaching. Christ conquered sin by his death and resurrection. The followers of Christ share in the victory of Christ over death.
2. Courts of Justice The person will receive his judgement, and will be unable to repent.
200. The church teaches that there are two types of judgement. Explain each of them? The Church teaches there are 2 types of judgements: 1. The Last Judgement at the end of the World This will take place at the end of the World. This will mark the culmination of God’s re-creation of us and the world. 2. The individual judgement at the end of life on earth. This will take place at the end of life on earth. This will be followed by eternal union with God or eternal separation from God, that is either go to Heaven, purgatory or Hell.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 201. Hell is a place, a condition, a state. Explain each of these words. A place: The intention of Jesus was to teach that Human freedom includes the terrifying option of rejecting God.
A condition: This is the condition of not existing any longer.
A state: A state of eternal separation from God and experiencing whatever suffering it involves.
202. Hell can be envisaged symbolically and dramatically. Explain? Symbolically: God meant it in the same way he meant, ‘burning with shame.’ Dramatically: To dramatise the urgency we should avoid Hell, as we avoid eternal physical fire we should avoid eternal separation from God with every fibre of our being.
203. On our ‘flight’ to heaven we shall have to pass through the ‘transit’ hall. Explain? This transit hall is purgatory, where every soul who is destined to heaven is allowed to go to purge away all our sins which help us away from Heaven. This stage is only temporary.
204. Heaven is a beatific vision, union and life. Explain? Vision: ‘beatific version’ comes from the Latin word happy. The heavenly vision of God results in happiness beyond words.
Union: Our union with God is the culmination at the destiny for what God made us.
Life: We were made for a more glorious life.
205. Our stage in heaven or hell is eternal.
206. What is the New Testament way which brings to us the presence of Jesus? Baptism is the New Testament way which brings us to the presence of Jews.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 207. How would you describe the presence of Jesus in the Church: Static or dynamic? The presence of Jesus in the Church is Static.
208. How does Jesus act in the Church? Jesus acts in the church, as his members are joined to him by the Holy Spirit and is made to share in Jesus’ continuity mission in and to the world.
209. Why is Pentecost such a crucial event in the History of the Church? At Pentecost the apostles were anointed by the Holy Spirit. The Church started and Peter who was the leader of the Church, helped the people believe in Jesus Christ and god the Father. From that time the Church has become powerful to abide to the Lord’s law and join him in heaven. We as the community of the Church abide to the teaching of the Christ to learn what God wants from us.
210. Recall the words of Jesus to Saul on the way to Damascus? Jesus told Saul, ‘Saul, Saul why do you persecute me? I am Jesus who you persecute?’
211. Name the sacrament which initiates Christians into the mystical Body of Christ? The sacrament of baptism initiates Christians into the mystical Body of Christ.
212. What are the sacraments of Initiation? These are: 1. Baptism 2. Confirmation 3. Eucharist
213. What are the sacraments of Healing? 1. Reconciliation 2. Anointing of the Sick
214. What are the sacraments of commitment? Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 1. Priesthood 2. Marriage
215. Explain the definition of a sacrament? A sacrament is a tangible encounter with the Risen Christ. By tangible we mean in a way that involves our senses. By encounter we mean a meeting in which jesus communicates personally with us, just as he did with people in the Gospel times.
216. Baptism is an agent of death to an old life. Baptism is an agent of life and birth to new life.
217. Explain the meaning of baptism being called a death-birth ceremony? Water is used in Baptism as much as it is used in the scriptures, as a death-birth agent. It is used to symbolize a passage from death to life.
218. Explain these words of Paul in the Epistle to the Romans. As the one sin condemned all mankind, in the same way the one righteous act sets all mankind free and gives them life.’ This means that God sent his own dear son into the world to save us. He became human, died for our sins and rose to lie. Here he refers to his death and resurrection.
219. Name 4 aspects of Baptism. 1. It unites us to himself 2. Makes us participants in his death and resurrection to his new life. 3. Pardons our sins 4. Makes us adopted children to God.
220. Explain the significance of the use of signs in Jesus’ teaching and later in the administration of the sacraments? 1. Jesus used signs as he knows that signs are more expressive than words.’ 2. Jesus was able to express certain spiritual realities.
Example He anointed people’s eyesighthealed blindness. Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 These all signify and spiritual reality: 1. Life-givingBaptism 2. Forgiving power Reconciliation 3. Healing powerAnointing of the sick Jesus instituted all the sacraments in the sense that their existence and power ultimately come from Him.
221. What 2 actions does confirmation call and empower us to do? 1. Witness to Jesus. 2. Continue his work
222. How is the sacrament of Confirmation related to Pentecost? The sacrament of Confirmation is related to Pentecost, because we receive the Holy Spirit to enlighten us, help us go teach God’s word and also revives our faith.
223. The ritual liturgy of confirmation involved three central actions. Name them and explain each of them. The liturgy of Confirmation involves 3 central actions; 1. Laying on of the hands calling and empowering person to perform a special service. Started of the Old Testament. 2. Anointing the baptised person’s forehead calling and empowering a prophet ect. To special service in community. 3. Priest says, ‘Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.’
The same Holy Spirit whom Jesus communicated to his disciples on Pentecost is now communicated to us.
The Holy Spirit’s presence in us is the special sign, or ‘seal,’ that we belong to Jesus and have been called and empowered to witness to him and to continue his work.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 224. Give some examples from the Bible related to the anointing with oil. Some examples related to the anointing with oil in the Old Testament; 1. God told Moses to anoint Aaron and his sons 2. God told Samuel to anoint David as the King of Israel 3. God anoints Elijah
225. What is the origin of the Word Paschal? The Paschal is referred to the Jewish Passover festival. At Passover a lamb was sacrificed. This originated the Passover of the New Israel of the Exodus from slavery.
226. What did the Jews sacrifice on the Passover sacrifice? They sacrificed a lamb.
227. What was the effect of the sacrifice of the Paschal lamb? The Paschal lamb is to commemorate the Exodus of the New Israel from Slavery; with the blood on the door they scared the evil spirits.
228. Why is the death and resurrection of Jesus compared to the Jewish Passover? The ‘Pass over’ from the sin to freedom as God’s adopted children is the death and resurrection of Jesus compared to the Jewish Passover.
229. The background of the Mass is the Synagogue and the Temple. Explain. The background of mass is the synagogue and the temple. Synagogue: a place of prayer and institution People gathered there to listen to God’s word. This service is practiced in the first part of the Mass.Liturgy of the Word.
Temple: A place of prayer and sacrifice. People made offerings to God. This is reflected in the second part of the mass, Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 230. Which are the two main divisions of the mass? The two main divisions of the Mass are: 1. The liturgy of the Word 2. The liturgy of the Eucharist
231. The first part of the mass has three sub-divisions. Which are they? The first part of the mass has three sub-divisions; 1. Gathering Rite The focal point of the procession is the book of God’s word from which we will read during the Liturgy of the Word.
2. Penitential Rite This carries out Jesus’ command in the Sermon of the Mount.
3. Reading rite 1st reading: Sing psalm and what lowered Jesus from Hebrew Scripture. 2nd reading: taken from the Christian Scripture.
232. In between the first and second reading we sing a Psalm. What is its purpose? A psalm is sung or recited as a responsal psalm is a prayerful reflection on the first reading.
233. Why do we introduce the gospel reading with the singing of the Alleluia? We introduce the Alleluia to introduce the Gospel reading because we want to show importance to it.
234. It is customary when the Gospel is announced to make 3 small crosses. Where and why? When the Gospel is announced, 3 small crosses are made on the forehead, lips and heart. This is done as it prepares us for the Liturgy of Word.
235. What does the word Amen mean? This word means; ‘So be it!’ Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 236. The gospel is followed on Sundays by the Homily. Why is giving the Homily a very difficult exercise? The homily is a very difficult exercise to give as the priest needs to talk to a mixed generation community. Not all homilists are good speakers.
237. The Creed is a summary of what we believe. There are 2 well known creeds and 1 not well known. List them. 1. The Apostles Creed (Jien nemmen F’Alla……) well known Creed 2. The Creed of Nicea(325), revised in Constantinople(381) well known Creed 3. The Creed of Athanasius (428)Not well known Creed
238. We should listen to the explanation of the Word of God (The Homily) with our Body, Heart, Mind and Soul. Explain each of these 4 attitudes. Body paying attention Heart by accepting Mind by Determination Soul by asking God’s word
239. According to Luke the last Supper had three dimensions. Which are they? 1. Memorial meal not a small commemoration by faith they brought that event into the present 2. Sacramental meal 3. Covenant meal
240. The Eucharist is not a mere remembering. It was more than that. Explain? This was not small remembering, as it brings us the sacrifice of Jesus in Calvary.
241. What do we mean when we say that the Eucharist is a sacrificial? When we say the Eucharist is a sacrificial meal we mean we mean it is like the Last Supper.
242. What is the difference between the Sinai Covenant and the Covenant of Jesus on the Cross? Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 The Sinai Covenantrecalls the 1st covenant with the Israelites Covenant of JesusThe Eucharist
243. The Eucharist Liturgy of the Mass has 3 rites. Which are they? The Eucharist liturgy of the Mass has 3 rites; Preparation rite: Jesus took at the Last Supper Eucharistic rite: Jesus blessed at the Last Supper Communion rite: Jesus broke the Last Supper
244. Describe the Preparation rite? This is when the celebrant prepares us for the Eucharist.
245. The Eucharist rite begins with the Sanctus and ends with the lift up our heart and thank God.
246. What do you understand with the ‘Liturgical Year?’ Which are its two ain pivots? By the ‘Liturgical Year’ we mean the distribution of the Liturgy throughout the year. It consists of the season of Easter and the Season of Christmas and then we also evaluate the feast days. The rest of the year is known as, ordinary time.
247. What is Advent? This is the period that precedes Christmas. This is the period of time, which is a preparation of the coming Jesus.
248. What is Lent and what is its opening day called? Lent is the period of preparation of Easter. The opening day is Ash Wednesday.
249. How would you define sin? Sin is when man fails to live and love as Jesus did, no matter how he tries.
250. Jesus forgave sin repeatedly. Give some examples. Jesus forgave continually:- 1. At his death, ‘God forgive them they do not know what they are doing.’ Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 2. Peter who denied him 3 times made him leader of his church 3. Saul gave him a mission to preach his Word.
251. Name some points on the Prodigal Son. 1. The father welcomed his Son 2. The father forgave his Son 3. The father restored his son to full family status 4. The father celebrated as soon as his son returned home.
252. Four acts constitute the sacrament of reconciliation. Which are they? 1. Review 2. Repent 3. Confess 4. Make up for our sins
253. Why is confession a celebration? Confession is a celebration because; 1. God welcomes us 2. God forgives us 3. God restores us 4. God celebrates with us
254. There are two types of sins. Name them and define each. Mortal sin 1. One that breaks off our friendship with God and his family 2. Should be confessed according to kind and number 3. Could be grave, sufficient reflection and full consent of the will.
Venial sin 1. Could not be confessed 2. these are sins that can be unintentional
255. Confessing frequently has several advantages. Discuss. 1. Heals our spiritual weaknesses Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 2. Deepens our relationship with God and others 3. Sharpens spiritual sensitivity 4. Combats spiritual laziness
256. Visiting the sick is an act of charity. Explain? This is so because: 1. Company as they feel all alone and deserted from the environment around them. 2. Waste own time 3. Give love to them
257. Jesus cured the sick a number of times. Elaborate on this. Jesus cured the sick several times; 1. Lazarus 2. Jarius’ daughter 3. the ten lepers 4. the leper 5. The paralysed man and the blind 6. He removed evil spirits.
258. In the Letter of James we already find a primitive description of the sacrament of anointing. Read (James 5; vs. 14 and 15) The Liturgy of the anointing of the sick covers 3 acts; 1. Prayer over ill man 2. lay hands over him 3. Anoint his forehead with oil
259. Should the sacrament of the sick be administered privately or communally? Why? This act should be celebrated communally, involving the whole Body of Christ. If one member is sick, all have to be involved in a spiritual way.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 260. Explain when the sacrament of the sick should be administered and by whom can it be recieved? How many times can this sacrament be administered? This can be administered more than once; 1. At home 2. At work 3. In hospital 4. On a battle field 5. At church
This sacrament can be administered at any age if someone is sick. After the age of 60 one can decide to receive this sacrament, and this would be allowed.
There are 4 types of people that can receive this sacrament
1. The seriously ill 2. Seriously weakened by advanced age 3. People scheduled for life threatening surgery 4. Old People
261. Why is love compared to fire? Love is compared to fire because fire saved the human race from extinction and there is today an extinction of love between the human races.
262.Why is marriage sometimes referred to as an ‘event of grace?’ Marriage is an event of grace in which God joins a woman and a man so intimately that the two will become one.
263. How does the definition of God, ‘Love generating life’ fit in wonderfully? This phrase fits in wonderfully because love is created life especially human life, is a sacrament of God’s love. This is a sacrament in the sense that it is a, ‘mysterious tangible manifestation,’ of God’s love.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 264. ‘Love is inevitably creative.’ Discuss! The Christian message is a symbol of God’s ‘creative’ love in that it is life-giving, and its symbol of God’s redemptive love in that it is forgiving and faithful.
265. Marriage is not a mere contract but a covenant. Explain. Marriage is a covenant, as it is built on a commitment to love and serve the other. A covenant is a mutual pledge to be faithful to one another forever.
266. Marriage has a double purpose. Explain? Marriage has a double purpose; 1. UnitiveLove giving and forgiving 2. Pro-CreativeLife-giving and life-nourishing
267. Explain why divorce is an evil. Divorce is an evil as we are breaking the covenant made at marriage, it causes arguments between the couple and problems for the people amongst them.
268. Is re-marriage allowed by the church to a) divorces, b) separated couple c) a couple whose marriage has been annulled? Divorce and separated couples cannot marry in Malta but if the marriage is annulled the couple can re-marry.
269. When can an annulment be possible? (2 Examples) If the spouse is unaware of the real sexuality of his/her partner. If the spouse was not warned of any illness the partner was aware of before.
270. What do we mean by ‘inter-faith ‘marriage? Inter faith marriage refers to a couple of two different religions who want to get married.
271. Who is the minister of the sacrament of marriage? The couple is the minister of the marriage.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 272. How should couples prepare for themselves for marriage? 1. The couple should show recent certificates of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion. 2. Have a personal and liturgical preparation 3. Meet a priest.
273. Marriage is a process covering 4 stages. Explain each stage. 1. The attraction phase 2. The integration phase 3. The conflict phase 4. The maturation phase
274. In the church there are ordained ministries and non-ordained ministries. Explain? The ordained ministries Some Catholics are called to a special mystery they have the pastoral leadership in the church conferred by the sacrament of Holy Orders.
Non-Ordained the common people, the laity. (the nuns)
275. Name the 3 categories of ordained ministry? 1. The bishops 2. The priests 3. The deacons
276. What is the threefold responsibility which the bishop has? The bishop has a three fold responsibility; 1. Shepherds the church 2. Lead the church in worship and service 3. Teach the church in the way of salvation.
278. Who is the Bishop of Rome? The pope is the Bishop of Rome.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 279. What does the ‘Magesterium’ mean? Magesterium means the teaching office, what is called infallibility.
280. Distinguish between the infallible teaching and the fallible teaching of the Church? The infallibility the pope or college of bishops teaches with the fullness of authority in matters of faith or morals, the Holy Spirit protects them from errors.
Fallibility this is the probability that the clergy might do a mistake unintentionally.
281. What does celibate mean? We refer to an unmarried man. In the case of religious, it is the state of life.
282. Some people are religious, what does this mean? Some priests are religious; these belong to a religious community and are under the authority of the religious superior.
283. What are the 3 vows taken by the religious priests and non-religious priests? Chastity sacrificed joys of marriage for the sake of God’s kingdom. Poverty abandon belongings, like Jesus did for the sake of God’s kingdom Obedience like Jesus himself sacrificed his own personal will, for the kingdom of God.
284. What is the Vatican? This is situated in Rome. It is the place where the Pope stays.
285. What are the ministers of the pope called? These are called the cardinals.
286. What is the name of the chapel at the Vatican? The Sistine Chapel is the name of the chapel in the Vatican.
287. How did Jesus summarize the Ten Commandments?
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 ‘You should love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and love your neighbours as yourself.’
288. What is the first commandment? ‘Love the Lord your God, and do not have any strange God’s without you!’
289. What is superstition? This believes in some sort of godlike powers to ordinary things.
289. Give examples of divination? 1. Fortune tellers 2. Horoscopes 3. Palm readers
290. What is spiritism? This is seeking to communicate with the deed through mediums. The church prohibits spiritism.
291. What is the second commandment? This is not to mention the name of God in vain.
292. What is cursing? This is calling upon God to inflict evil or harm someone.
293. What is swearing? This is taking an oath. This is calling upon God to witness to the truth of something.
294. What is perjury? This is lying after swearing.
295. What is the 3rd commandment? This is to remember the Holy Sabbath Day.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 296. Why did Sunday replace the Holy Sabbath day? This happened as on a Sunday there was; 1. Jesus’ resurrection 2. Pentecost
297. What is positive of the 3rd commandment? This is a gathering of all Christians to pray.
298. What is negative of the 3rd commandment? People would complain why we don’t go to mass on the Sabbath.
299. What does the 4th commandment say? The 4th commandment asks to respect and love our parents.
300. What makes a good friend? 1. One who always keeps a secret 2. One who covers up for you 3. One who is always ready to forgive 4. One who lends you money whenever you ask 5. One who will support and encourage you 6. One who will wait for you in all circumstances 7. One who would do anything for you without question 8. One who would stay with you in trouble 9. One who will ignore your faults 10. One who ignores your faults 11. One who tells you the truth, especially about yourself 12. One who shares everything possible with you 13. One who will listen to you when you need to talk 14. One who will help you believe in yourself 15. One who protects you from bullies 16. One who understands you 17. One who never lets you down 18. One who believes everything you say.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 301. What are our duties towards the state? 1. To respect our family 2. To respect our community.
302. What is the 5th commandment? You shall not kill.
303. What is murder? This is the destruction of an innocent life.
304. When do we tolerate war? 1. For self defence 2. For religious reasons
305. What is a hunger strike? This is when one decides to protest, but by starting himself to death.
306. When is a hunger strike wrong? A hunger strike is wrong when the striker intends death as a means of some important end.
307. When is a hunger strike permissible? 1. When the striker does not intend death but will accept it if necessary. 2. Does not intend death but uses the possibility of it to push the other side.
308. What is your view about Capital punishment? I do not agree with Capital Punishment as no one except the Lord is aloud to take someone’s life.
309. Why is capital punishment wrong? 1. Capital Punishment tends to erode respect of life and to do humanize all concerned. 2. Capital punishment risks executing the innocent, especially the poor who cannot afford quality defence. Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 3. Capital Punishment ignores the primary purpose of punishment- rehabilitation. 4. Capital Punishment leads to incredible court delays that diminish its effectiveness as a deterent.
310. What is abortion? There are two kinds-direct and indirect; 1. Direct killing an unborn foetus intentionally. 2. Indirect killing a foetus to save the mother.
311. Is abortion a recent crime or is it also an old criminal practice? Abortion is an old crime practice, as in the ancient pagan society it was wide spread. The oldest known Christian Scriptures says bluntly; ‘You shall not practice abortion!’
312. Why does the Church condemn abortion? The church allows indirect abortion, if necessary but condemns direct abortion.
313. What is euthanasia? This can be direct or passive. 1. Direct euthanasia is the deliberate act that brings about the death of someone. 2. Indirect or Passive euthanasia is deliberately allowing an aged or incurably ill patient to die naturally rather than prolonging death using extraordinary means.
314. When are drugs and alcohol wrong? When they are misused or when people make abuse of them. Ex.: Alcohol can be taken in small amounts- but when taken in large amounts it is wrong. Ex: Hospitals give some drugs to cure people- but taking drugs without prescription to feel good is wrong.
315. What are the effects of drug taking? The mind and whole body is badly affected.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 316. What are the effects of alcohol abuse? There is a mental and physical change and therefore there is a result of pain and suffering.
317. Explain why love is not a feeling? This is a commitment
318. What do you mean by responsible sex? 1. This is sex derived from commitment. 2. This is sex that expresses and celebrates 3 beautiful mysteries; Love Life Faith
319. What do you understand by responsible parenthood? This is to be responsible parents.
320. What is sex? This is not the only expression of love between 2 people. This is the crowning expression of a marathon of prior expressions.
321. Love can be expressed in various ways apart from sex. Name some. Love is not only sex; there is 1. Physical attraction 2. Spiritual attraction 3. Mental attraction
322. The crowning act of love is sexual union.
323. Explain the meaning of sex being Unitive and procreative? UnitiveGod ordained sex to be the way for a married couple to celebrate and strengthen the love bond. Procreative God ordained sex to be the way a married couple cooperates with God to bring new life to the world. Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 324. The sexual act is mystical. Explain? 1. There is a deep experience of God- especially God’s presence in the love bond that unites them. 2. A faith experience of the fact that Jesus blessed the love of a husband and wife in the most remarkable way imaginable.
325. What is the sixth commandment? ‘Do not commit adultery!’
326. What is compulsive gambling? This is addiction to gambling.
327. What is the meaning of A.A and G.A? A.A Alcoholic Anonymous. G.A Gambling Anonymous.
328. What is a lie? This is to fail to say the truth. This is really destructive when someone really trusts us.
329. Lying to oneself can be destructive too. Explain? 1. When we deny that we sin. 2. When commenting on the need to be truthful to ourselves.
330. Why is Thomas More important? He had to decide whether Henry VIII should be divorced or not, he refused to let the king get a divorce so he turned against the King.
331. What were catacombs? The catacombs were underground burial places used by early Romans. These consisted of a maze of tunnels cut through soft clay that hardened when exposed to air. They served as a second purpose during the times of Christian persecution, Christians met here secretly to celebrate mass together.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 332. Who was St. Francis? 1. He came from an Italian wealthy family 2. A spendthrift and a party person 3. He became a soldier in 1202 and marched off to battle. 4. He was kept prisoner for 1 year, when released he spent a year to regain his health. 5. He eventually went to live in an abandoned church and spent hours alone in prayer. 6. Two Biblical scriptures affected St. Francis Every person is created in God’s image--Genesis Whatever we do for the least person, we do for Jesus Himself.—Matthew 7. These 2 passages affected him so much that He gave away all his belongings
333. What is a saint? 1. The word saint is derived from the word ‘sanctus’ which means ‘holy.’ 2. This is a word used for a person who takes seriously the Gospel’s invitation to love and live as Jesus did. 3. People who are martyred for their faith are usually called saints. This is so because they would have lived an extraordinary life. Ex. St. Stephen (26th December) 4. Pope John XV in the year 1000 A.D, said that a good investigation should be made before appointing a person a saint. 5. Many people have the tendency to pray to saints as they were alike us in everything.
334. What is the communion of saints? This professes our faith in the belief that we belong to a larger community or family than the faith family or human family here on earth.
335. The Church is a 3 storey building. Explain? The church in the pilgrimage The church in purification The church in perfection.
Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 336. What does the Immaculate Conception mean? When do we celebrate this feast? This means that our lady was free from sin. We celebrate this feast on the 8th December.
337. What does the Assumption mean? When do we celebrate this feast? This is when our lady rose to Heaven into the totality of her person. We celebrate this feast on the 15th August.
338. List the 4 types of prayer. 1. Adoration 2. Contrition 3. Thanksgiving 4. Supplication
339. What are the 3 dimensions of prayer? 1. Personal—solitude 2. Interpersonal—friendship 3. Social—society
340. How can we pray well? 1. In an adequate place usually one needs privacy to help us pray 2. At the right time the best time to meet him 3. Right posture that is comfortable for praying.
341. There are 3 steps for praying. Explain. Meditation:-mind praying-this style of prayer consists in taking an idea and developing it prayerfully with the mind
Conversation:-heart praying-talking to God from the heart.
Contemplation:-soul praying-resting I God’s presence.
342. What is pre-prayer? Compiled by Ms. Nicky Anastasi 2003 We should not start praying immediately. We can divide pre-prayer in 2 parts: 1. Relaxing the tension parts of the body. 2. Setting up a rhythmetic pattern of breathing and monitoring until a mood of quiet sets in. At the age of five I was made pregnant by a dog and now I am a teacher what a life! Now scruffy my son is 2 years old I am very happy with him!
343. What are the Joyful Mysteries? These are about Jesus’ infancy and childhood. 1. Annunciation: Mary learns she will be a mother. 2. Visitation: Mary visits Elisabeth 3. Nativity: Jesus is born 4. Presentation: Jesus is presented in the temple. 5. Finding: Jesus is found in the temple.
344. What are the Sorrowful Mysteries? These are about the suffering and death of Jesus. 1. Agony: Jesus prays in Gethsemane 2. Scourging: Jesus is beaten by the soldiers 3. Crowning: Jesus is crowned with Thorns. 4. Way of the Cross: Jesus carries his cross 5. Crucifixion: Jesus dies on the Cross.
355. What are the Glorious Mysteries? 1. Resurrection: Jesus rises 2. Ascension: Jesus returns to the Father 3. Pentecost: Jesus sends the Spirit 4. Assumption: Jesus takes his mother to Heaven 5. Crowning: Jesus honours his mother in heaven.
356. The Mysteries are like a Mini-Gospel.
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