unit 3 theology study guide

define/explain Shoah

hebrew word for holocaust

why are symbols and metaphors important when describing the church? images help us understand the church how?

they help us understand what the church is meant to be and how we are supposed to act.

What did pope Francis say about Islam in the joy of the gospel?

urges us to be friends and to work and study together, and that we must learn more about Islam and not challenge harmful stereotypes.

Do Christians, Muslims, and Jews all worship the same god?

yes

Which religion is the largest in the world? which is the fastes growing religion?

Christianity largest. fastest growing Islam.

How is interreligious dialogue apart of the call of the lay apostolate?

Dialogue between all faiths and religions, so learning about their faith, but also sharing yours.

what is the new covenant? does it replace the covenant god made with israel?

The NC established by Jesus, he died for us so we can go to heaven, and it does not replace the old covenant but adds on to it.

what do Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have in common?

All are monotheistic, al trace their heritage back to Abraham, all can share common beliefs and practices, and Jerusalem is sacred to all 3.

what did pope francis mean when he said that the church should be more like a feild hospital after a battle? the leaders of the church should smell like the sheep?

Field Hospital- he meant focusing our mission on people who are hurting, tending spiritual and emotional wounds, and reaching out with care and compassion. odor of the sheep- we should be out on the streets and bravely going wherever the need is greatest.

what does the vine and the branches tell us about the church?

the church is all living through Jesus and we must remain connected to him.

What city is Sacred to Abrahamic religions?

Jerusalem. Muslim- dome of the rock, Mohammod was taken to Jerusalem on a winged horse on a ladder to heaven

Historically and theologically which non-Christian religion is Christianity most uniquely associated with? what are some reasons for this?

Judaism because they share a common scripture such as the jewish scriptures, called the tanoak are the Christian old testament. also share common beliefs and practices: monotheism, a transcendent and immanent god, the call for mercy, peace, and justice, and prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

What are the Abrahamic religions? why are they called that?

Judaism, Christianity and, Islam and are called that because they all recognize Abraham as their first prophet

The Roman catholic church teaches that it contains the fullness of God's message. Does that mean that holiness and truth cannot be found in other Christian and non-Christian religions?

No, holiness and truth can be found in other churches too. All religions are holy in god and that they all speak turths.

Are hate crimes against Jews and Muslims declining or on the rise?

On the rise and are damaging synagogues, protests against Jews, and on an average 7 or over hate crimes a day.

What does St. Paul describe?

That the church is married to Christ and that the Christian community is a temple of the Holy Spirit

define/explain Shema

the central affirmation of judaism

define/explain Allah

aerobic word for god. anyone in aerobic countries uses the word allah

why is the gospel of Matthew sometimes called the Jewish Gospel?

because Matthew roots the story of Jesus firmly in Jewish history and Jewish identity, making it clear that Jesus is the messiah whose arrival had been anticipated from many generations, for this reason, Matthew is particularly important when considering the relationship between Christians and Jews. also scholars believe it is written to a Jewish Christian community.

define/explain interreligious dialogue

efforts to build cooperative and constructive interaction and conversation/exchange with non-christian religions.

what does Noah's Ark image tell us about the church?

foreshadows the church in the OT and portrays how the church saves her members from original sin

What is Nostra Aetate about?

it is a document that discusses religions with Christ's and non-Christians

What was the second Vatican council? what images of the church were emphasized?

it is the ecumenical council of the catholic church, called to adress 20th century issue in the church, called in 1962 by pope st.john XXII, continued through under pope st. paul VI. two images were the people of god and a pilgrim people.

Define/explain ecumenism

movement to restore unity among all chirstians

define/ explain antisemitism

prejudice against jewish people

define/explain islamophobia

prejudice against or dislike of muslims

what does the pilgrimage church image tell us about the church?

that tall members of the church are pilgrims all on a spiritual journey towards heaven known as our pilgrimage.

what does the body of christ image tell us about the church?

that the body of Christ emphasized the church's unity. St. Paul gave us this image.

what does the people of God image tell us about the church?

that the church is made up of all of us and the world wide community of baptized disciples.

What did pope francis say about the holocaust in the joy of the gospel?

that the church regretted anything that the Christians did to persecute Jews during the holocaust.

what does the good shepherd image tell us about the church?

that through the church we are called to spend time with jesus and to be close to him

Who did pope john paul II called "elder brothers"?

the Jewish because our faith is so closely related to theirs, and they came before us.