What is incarnation?
When God took on the human condition to become Jesus
What is the crucifix?
A reminder of the crucifiction and God’s love in freeing people from sin and death
What is grace?
The free gift of God’s love to all people
What is the son of man?
Jesus sometimes described himself as this to emphasise his humanity
What is the magisterium?
The teaching authority of the Catholic church, excersied by the Pope and the Bishops
What is the incarnate son?
Jesus is the incarnate son. He is the human form of God
What is the ichthus?
Symbol of a fish, based on a greek acronym that translates as,’Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour’
What are the beatitudes?
A series of statements in which Jesus blessed certain attitudes or approaches to living
What is the word of God?
Another name for the son of God, who is both fully God and a seperate person of the Trinity
What are the alpha and omega?
Symbol made from first and last letters of greek alphabet, used to show God and Jesus are eternal
What are sacraments?
Rites and rituals through which the believer receives a special gift of grace . For many (Catholics, Protestants and Anglicans) sacraments amd inward signs of outward grace.
What is the Chi Rho?
Symbol to represent Jesus, made up of first two letters of his name in Greek
What is the sermon on the mount?
Sermon that Jesus gave to his followers to teach them how to live a life dedicated to pleasing God.
What is the story of the annunciation?
• Angel Gabriel comes to Mary and tells her she will conceive to a son, called Jesus - the son of God
• Jesus will be conceived through the power of the Holy Spirit - VIRGIN Mary
• God thinks it is important for humans to have free will so Mary gives consent saying,”let it be with me according to your word”
What is the story of the Virgin birth - Joseph’s perspective.
• Joseph planned to break-up with Mary as she was pregnant before they married
• angel visited Joseph in a dream telling him that it is right to marry Mary as she is conceiving by the Holy Spirit
• angel calls Jesus by the name,”Emmanuel” which is Jewish foe,”God is with us”
What are two Beatitudes?
• ‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.’
• ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.’
What are the beatitudes?
How to be happy:
• Christians believe that Jesus ‘fufilled’ the law, meaning that he generally followed the law but also developed it to make it better
• Old Testament mainly focused on what people should/shouldn’t do. Jesus taught however that it is more important to focus on people’s attitudes.
What are people who are in need of help in the parable of the sheep and goats?
• the hungry the thirsty
• the sick and imprisoned
• those without clothes
What is the Sermon on the Mount?
Jesus’ moral teachings that are very hard to follow.
In the sermon on the mount, what is the teaching about the law?
Keep all of God’s commandments, even the little ones, as they are all equally important
What is teaching about anger in the Sermon on the Mount?
Do not allow disputes and anger to fill your mind – seek peace with people
What is teaching about adultery in the Sermon on the Mount?
Incorrect thoughts are just as bad as actions that could follow
What is teaching on divorce in the Sermon on the Mount?
Marriage is for life and divorce is wrong
What is teaching about revenge and enemies in the Sermon on the Mount?
Revenge and enemies, and the thoughts which accompany them should be avoided in search of peace
