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Theology Finals for Mr.Hannon
1st semester finals for Theology
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Religious Studies
9th Grade
12/14/2008

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Information
Definition
knowledge gained through study, communication, and research.
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Formation
Definition
Something formed.
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Transformation
Definition
the act or process of transforming.
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Holy Cross
Definition
a community of lay brothers and priests.
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Le Mans
Definition
A place in France where Father Basil Moreau was ordained.
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French Revolution
Definition
This was during when Catholicism was illegal
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Political Struggle-call to help the needy
Definition
This is when people are poor and the issue between pope and the king of France. Religous and state are fighting.
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Brothers of Saint Joseph
Definition
the association founded by Father Dujarie
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What were some of Basil Moreau’s biggest obstacles in creating the Congregation of Holy Cross?
Definition
During the time he had tried to spread the Holy Cross, Father Moreau felt distant from God and the Devil was taunting him. He felt when he was praying, that God had abandoned him.
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Why did Fr. Moreau wish to create the Congregation of Holy Cross?
Definition
He created the Congregation of Holy Cross because he wanted to children to have the opportunity to go to Catholic School and have an education.
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What secular and religious challenges did Moreau face during his time in France.
Definition
He had felt he lost connection with God and that he had been abandoned.
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In what ways does Unit 2 touch on the theme of Identity?
Definition
It touches the theme of identity because it talks about what you want to become during your adolescent years, what people think is happiness, how are body is changing and how the industry portrays the pursuit of happiness.
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Gifts and Givens
Definition
Gift is life and how we live it. Given is what you are, such as your background or heritage.
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Image of God
Definition
we are reflections or images that God has created. Not just our body, but also our minds and hearts.
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Crucial Tasks of Adolescence
Definition
tasks that all adolescence must go through in order to reach adulthood.
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The development of a capacity for friendship
Definition
the ability on making friends and making good friends.
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The development of a healthy sexual identity
Definition
A person must develop a positive sexual identity. One must respect their own body and other's body. They must be emotionally mature, caring, and have good communication skills.
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The development of a more mature parent-child relationship
Definition
During the adolescent years, adolescence must have a healthy relationship with their parents because during these years there is a lot tension in this type of relationship.
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Illusions of Happiness
Definition
The thought of having true happiness created by society.
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Popularity
Definition
the illusion of happiness that says you must be accepted and liked by everybody.
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Consumerism
Definition
the illusion of happiness that says you must have unlimited material possessions.
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Individualism
Definition
the illusion of happiness that says you must "look out for yourself."
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Immediate Gratifications
Definition
the illusion of happiness that says our needs need to be fulfilled right now.
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Sexual Permissiveness
Definition
the illusion of happiness that says you must sexual satifaction to look "cool"
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Technological Fixes
Definition
the illusion of happiness that says new technology will fulfill our needs.
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In what way does St. Augustine of Hippo epitomize life’s longings?
Definition
He says that life longing happiness is to love God.
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Worldview
Definition
Our Worldview comes from our friends, family, and the culture we were raised in.
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Matter of Head and Heart
Definition
Head: thoughts and beliefs
Heart: feelings and Attitudes
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Metaphor
Definition
expressions that try to describe things, by camping it with something else.

example: "Life is like a roller coaster, it has it's ups and downs."
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Faith
Definition
Trust and belief.
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Revelation
Definition
Something that has been revealed or shown to us from God.
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Religious Practice
Definition
It is a way that Faith is expressed or practiced.
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Kairos
Definition
a moment in time of our lives.
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Chronos
Definition
The Physical time.
example: 4:30
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Time as Suspended, burden, pressure
Definition
times that stop for you.
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Advent
Definition
The time we celebrate the birth of Jesus
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Lent
Definition
The time of penance and abstinence.
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Ordinary Time
Definition
During the season between Christmas and Lent, the readings focus on Jesus’ early ministry of teaching, and healing, and the gathering of disciples. Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) celebrations often mark the end of this season.
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Holy Week/Easter
Definition
The time where we focus on the resurrection of Jesus.
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Covenant
Definition
A relationship between God and Humanity.
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Polytheism
Definition
The belief in many gods.
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Monotheism
Definition
The Belief in one God.
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Patriarchs
Definition
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob of Israel, and Joseph.
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Matriarchs
Definition
Sarah, Rebekah, and Rachel.
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Moses
Definition
The leader who lead the slaves through the desert.
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Passover
Definition
A meal that is celebrated called the Seder. It was the meal before the Jews fled Egypt.
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Ten Commandments
Definition
The Laws that talk about love of God and one's neighbor. This is also called mosaic law.
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David
Definition
The king of Israel about 1000 years before Jesus was born.
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Solomon
Definition
the king after David's death and built a Temple in Jerusalem.
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Prophets
Definition
People who God speaks through and tells others how to live their lives. They try to live in a Jewish Covenant.
Basically, a life coach. The challenges were oppressors and exile.
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Exile
Definition
to banished from Land. An example is the Babylonian exile.
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Pharisees
Definition
Someone who interprets the Mosaic Law orally and in writing.
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Saducees
Definition
followers of the law of Judaism
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Destruction of Temple
Definition
during 587 BCE and 70 CE
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What did God request of Abraham? Why did he do so? What did it show about Abraham’s character?
Definition
God ask Abraham to kill his son. An angel had stopped before he did it, but it shows that he has a strong relationship with God.
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Why did Moses bring down the Ten Commandments? What was their use?
Definition
He brought the Ten Commandment to set rules for the Jewish Society.
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How does God reveal God’s self to us?
Definition
He reveals to us through events in our lives.
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