HRE 20I Exam Review Exam Date: Per.3 Tuesday January 27th Per. 4 Wednesday January 28th Exam Location: Our Classroom (Port. 7)

Exam Format Knowledge and Understanding O Multiple Choice O True/ False O Fill in the Blank Thinking Inquiry O Short Answer O Passage with questions Application O Short Answer

What do I need to Study? O Gospels O Portraits of Jesus O Hope and Despair O Four Fold Message of the Resurrection O Sacraments (Anointing of the sick, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Sacraments of Initiation) O Literal vs. Contextual O Parables O Faith Journey (3 stages) O Character cycle (virtues/vices) O Charity vs. Justice O 7 themes of Catholic Social Teaching O Attributes of God O Barriers (bad characteristics of relationships) O Chastity O Romance without Regret O People of good character presentations

Literal vs. Contextual Literal Reader O Someone who reads the Bible literally sees things exactly as they are written O Literal readers have a difficult time finding the hidden messages and reading between the lines Contextual Reader O A reader who is good at identifying those parts in the Bible that should be read literally (ex. When Jesus institutes the Eucharist), and those parts that should be read contextually O When someone can read the Bible in a contextual way, they can take into account the period of time it was written in, the audience it was for, and they can read between the lines and identify the true messages Jesus was teaching in his parables

The Gospels O The gospel stories focus on the life of a man the prophets had been speaking about in the Old Testament. This man, Jesus of Nazareth, was from the beginning, a message of good news and this is the literal meaning of the word “gospel”. O The four gospel writers are also known as “evangelists”. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote for different groups of people with different backgrounds and each gospel writer had a different view, or “portrait” of Jesus. Mark—Jesus as the suffering Saviour or Messiah Matthew—Jesus as the teaching Saviour Luke—Jesus as the compassionate Saviour John—Jesus as the life-giving saviour

Parables O The use of parables is one of the most significant characteristics of Jesus’ teaching style. He had a way of connecting God to the everyday experiences of his listeners so that his teachings could be easily understood and remembered. Almost all of his parables shared the same three characteristics. Three Common Characteristics of Parables O 1.) Based on Everyday O 2.) Metaphorical O 3.) A Surprise Ending

Matthew 14: as a class 1) What miracle had taken place prior to Jesus sending the disciples off on the boat? 2) Why were the disciples scared when they saw Jesus walking on the water? 3) Why do you think they would have doubted Jesus being able to do that considering they had just seen him perform a major miracle? 4) How did Peter ask for proof that it was in fact Jesus? 5) Why do you think Peter began to sink? 6) How are we like Peter? 7) What does Jesus say to Peter after Peter nearly drowns? 8) How do you turn to God and/or faith in moments when you feel like you’re drowning?

HOPE AND DESPAIR Hope- is a virtue that requires trust in God and in all the people He has placed in our lives. A virtue is something that requires practice, and at times, having hope can be so difficult so it’s important that we practice being positive on a daily basis. We need to try to let go of worry and let God “take the wheel”. Despair- The complete loss or absence of hope. The Bible and Hope The Bible is a “library of hope”. The Bible shows how God made promises and kept them. Because God keeps His word to all those who follow Him, it gives us hope. In the Gospels, Jesus never let his disciples down. he stuck to his word. We look for the light at the end of the tunnel. Our glass is always half full and never half empty…in despair, we can always find hope!

Four Fold Message of the Resurrection Do not be afraid: O In the Gospel accounts of the time during Jesus’ life and even after Jesus’ death and resurrection, we hear Jesus giving a message of re- assurance and peace to His followers. He urges them not to have fear. O In our own lives, when we experience moments of fear, we turn to those who are closest to us and often times, this is when we turn to God in prayer. Many times praying, can help calm us when we have fear. I am with you: O Jesus gives messages of support to His followers re-assuring them that He will not abandon them when they need Him. (He even sends them this message after He dies when He appears to His folllowers) O In our own lives, none of us like to feel alone; especially when things aren’t going well in our lives. We need to be in human relationship with others and we need to feel loved. People who truly love us are always with us during our most wonderful and difficult moments.

Tell the others: O In the Gospels, after His death Jesus urges those who meet Him to spread the word that He has risen; that He will always be with us. He urges them to take that risk and tell people even if they don’t believe us. O In our own lives, maybe we have had moments that tell us without a doubt that God exists; that God is active in your life. Jesus wants us to share those moments with others because by sharing those stories, we give people hope and we can give them faith. Continue my work: O Jesus didn’t only want His followers to tell people about Him. He wanted them to devote their lives to continuing His work of bringing people into right relationship with each other and with God. O In our own lives, we need to reflect on our actions. Do our actions bring about good or do they invoke negativity in other people’s lives? We always need to remember the golden rule: to “do unto others as we would want have done unto us”. We need to continue God’s work by practicing compassion and justice on a day to day basis.

The Stages of Faith 1.) Childhood Stage: cultural faith This is where our faith is conditioned by the fact of where/to whom we are born. So, we are ‘Catholic’ because our parents are, and they had us baptized into the faith. Also, we are content with a simplistic idea of God, much like children are. 2.) Adolescent stage: transitional faith  This is the most painful/critical stage of faith because we lose our simplistic childhood notions and wrestle with tough questions… 2 types of faith questioning:  Constructive: questions that seek to be open-minded to understand God and to deepen faith commitment  Deconstructive: questions that seek to tear down beliefs Adult stage: convictional faith  This is where we have a personal and mature commitment to our faith. We seek to know God in times of both hope and despair, and are comfortable with not always having to know the answers to faith questions

What is a symbol? A sign is a general term referring to any object that represents something else. A symbol is a sign that operates on many levels (physical, spiritual, etc.) and it can have more than one meaning. (For example: Fire that can represent both warmth and destruction) Sometimes, a symbol’s meaning and physical appearance are interwoven. For example, water is a symbol of baptism partly because it cleans and purifies).

The Sacraments The Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist (First Communion, Confirmation) Eucharist O Unlike most other sacraments, Eucharist is not a one-time reception of God’s grace, but a weekly sharing in Christ’s sacrifice for us. Purpose of Receiving the Eucharist O The First purpose is to receive the body and blood of Christ is to recall His sacrifice on Calvary for us. O The second reason to receive Eucharist is to go forth with the strength of Christ to live as he would live. Review the Textbook Work on: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

Sexual Decision Making? Why Wait…why not? The human body and the gift of sexuality are sacred! One of the most precious gifts God has given to us is our sexuality. It is always something to be valued and treasured; never something to be taken lightly or abused. This gift is the reason why the Catholic Church and many other religions teach on the value of chastity. Despite what the media tries to tell us, practicing chastity and choosing to wait is admirable!! Chastity: (Waiting until marriage!!) Chastity is a virtue, power, or strength what we develop and work on. If we are believers in God and our faith is connected to our actions, we believe that we can gain this strength through God.

Barriers in Relationships O Review the work you completed in the various stations

Charity vs. Justice CHARITY- Social Service OPrivate- Individual or private group actions OResponds to immediate/short term needs OProvides direct service (i.e. food, clothing, shelter) ODirected at the “effects” of injustice OUsually non-controversial and you will not be putting yourself in a position of danger. JUSTICE- Social Change OPublic- Collective actions OResponds to long term needs OPromotes social change (in-direct service) in institutions. ODirected at the “root” causes of injustice OCan involve controversy or protest (i.e. this can be challenging and at times, people put their lives on the line for justice)

The 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching Review your handout 1. The Life and Dignity of the Human Person 2. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable 3. Participation: The Call to Family and Community 4. Rights and Responsibilities 5. Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers 6. Solidarity 7. Care for God’s Creation

The Character Cycle Our character is that unique mix of qualities, virtues, vices, talents and weaknesses that make us who we are as a person. Once our character starts to take shape, it affects our actions and moral choices. Thus, our character may become a loving deeply, human one—or it may not. It depends on our daily moral choices. As we grow beyond childhood, our character begins to shape those daily choices more and more.

6 Attributes of God 1. GOODNESS O Refers to positive and important behaviour towards others- particularly the poor, the hungry, the homeless, and the sick. O What is the correct thing to do? O Healthy self-esteem and honesty are 2 qualities that can help someone to act with goodness. 2. POWER  To have authority, control, or influence over other people and things.  It is shown by strength, energy, and might.  We have the power to improve our relationships with others and the world. 3. WISDOM  Is the knowledge to discover the truth, and decide the best course of action in a situation.  Other words for wisdom include insight and good sense.  People who have wisdom listen carefully to others, and receive new ideas/teaching with an open mind.

Attributes of God Continued 4. LOVE  The first time Jesus asks Peter “Do you love me?” He is referring to the love that parents have for their children, or the love between siblings or friends.  The second and third time Jesus asks Peter “Do you love me?” He is referring to:  AGAPE (Aa-Ga-Pay) a greek word where people show unselfish love and care for people without expecting anything in return.  This love is for strangers and enemies and extends beyond just family and friends. 5. MERCY  Is showing compassion and understanding for someone who may be experiencing difficulty in their life.  Forgiveness is also related to mercy. Jesus taught us to share and create a culture of forgiveness. You will certainly want forgiveness many times in your life  The ultimate forgiveness came from Jesus as he hung on the cross when He addressed those who crucified Him “Forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” 6. JUSTICE  Is it “right” that you had something to eat today, while others in the world do not?  Is it “right” that you have a warm place to sleep, but others sleep in the streets?  Justice tries to address these concerns by working toward fairness and equality for all.

People of Good Character O Review the information from the presentations in class. O Was there one individual that stood out? O What made them a person of good character? O How did they make a difference?