religion unit 3 test review
cultural symbols
a symbol that is reconginized within a specific cultural group or subculture group : poppy, maple leaf
universal symbol
a symbol that is recognized world globally and nationally; red cross
religious symbols
a symbol that is recongized and has deep religious meaning for specific religious cultures; crucifix, water
symbols commonly used in religious rituals and practices* catholic or other
cross (christian) dove, star of david (judaism), khanda (sikh) cresent and star (muslim)
characters of symbols
-symbols may have more than one meaning
-symbols have certain meanings associated with them by their very nature
-a sign may speak to only one dimension of our being, but a symbol can touch us on many levels
rituals: synbolic actuons within various contexts
-actions that help us physically express our beleif, values and deepest concerns
-when connected to symbols, rituals activiatw the power of sunbols and connect people
-through rituals, symbols come alive
practical action
actuons are performed only for specific practical purposes and do not have a deeper meaning
symbolic action
actions that carry a deeper meaning and help us to show our beleifs or values (things we care about)
ancient rituals
a way to communicate with the spiritual world- often the israelites sacrificed lambs or other animals to give thanks to god
ritual worship
an attempt to get in touch with the spiritual world to put oneself in touch with god
early christian rituals
christians woukd gather for meals, break bread and share the cup as jesus had instructed. the practice of laying on of hand symbolizes the apostles expereince of receiving the holy spirit at pentecost
eight characteristics of a ritual
-involve gestures with meaning (holding up the body of christ, making sign of the cross)
-are often repeated (visiting a grave each year on the anniversary of a loved ones death)
-they can become celebrations that break routine (parties, prayer opening, and closing ceremonies of Olympic Games)
-usually connected to important events in peoples lives (a first, anniverseries, graduation
-include important words that support the actions (a toast, swinging happy birthday)
-link people to their past (canada day fireworks)
-rituald involve community (baby shower, funeral)
-need participation (cheering on a team, beinf present)
vocation
-A call from God and anyone who has felt God knows that the process is anything but simple
-The first and most important calls from God is called to be the universal called holiness
mystagogy
means living with the mystery
what are the 3 sacraments of initiation
The three sacraments of initiation are baptism, Eucharist and confirmation. They are welcoming sacraments because through the sacraments a person can fully enter the church.
baptism
A lifelong journey of commitment in discipleship, a welcoming ceremony into the church, you can be baptized as an infant or adult. Civil are water white garment, lighted candle oil and can cannot be repeated.
eucharist
also known as communion is a sacrificing a meal, during the sacrament we receive Christ body and blood in our nourished spiritually and brought closer to god, most important sacrament in the Catholic faith, most important part of symbols bread and it's the only sacrament of initiation that can be repeated
confirmation
sacrament of commitment in a deepening of baptismal gifts most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit symbols are laying on a hands, annoiting and sealing with christ cannot be repeated
marriage
A public sign that a person is giving themselves totally to the person that they are marrying, a public statement about God the loving union of husband and wife, speaks of God's values symbols are rings, vowels, and consummation can be repeated
annoiting of the sick
what will healing for physical mental and spiritual sickness symbols are laying on a hands and oil and can be repeated
reconcilation
has three elements conversion confession, and celebration, in it we find God's unconditional forgiveness. We are to forgive others. Symbols are words of absolution, laying on hands and can be repeated.
Holy Orders
In this sacrament, the priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bring them sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel and by providing other means to Holiness
Symbols: laying on of hands, oil
CANNOT BE REPEATED
Saint Augustine
St Augustine was the bishop of Hippo
He shaped Christian thought
Some of his most famous writings include Confessions and The City of God
His famous writings shaped the practice of biblical exegesis
He adapted Classical thought to Christian teaching and created a powerful theological system of lasting influence.
He helped lay the foundation for much of medieval and modern Christian thought.
He is formally recognized as a doctor of the church
The Order of St. Augustine, or Augustinian Order, based upon the teaching of the Bishop of Hippo (354 - 430 A.D.), was founded in 1244, to live and promote the spirit of community as lived by the first Christian communities