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Definitions I must know for my exam

Definitions I must know for my exam. Grade 9 Religion. Forgiveness. A loving choice to let go of our desire for revenge when we have been wronged Asking for mercy when we have wronged others. Moral Decision Making.

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Definitions I must know for my exam

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  1. Definitions I must know for my exam Grade 9 Religion

  2. Forgiveness • A loving choice to let go of our desire for revenge when we have been wronged • Asking for mercy when we have wronged others

  3. Moral Decision Making • A step-by-step guideline for making decisions and reflecting on choices, consisting of: Seeingthe problem, judging and analyzing the situation based on personal, cultural and faith related beliefs, acting upon your decision and evaluating if you made the “right” choice.

  4. Reconciliation • The act of confessing my sins and asking for forgiveness from God • 3 C’s of Conversion: • Contrition (being sorry) • Confession (confessing sins) • Correction (making amends for sins, going forth and feeling changed”)

  5. Chastity • To be in a loving committed marriage before being physically intimate with another person, • Praying to God for guidance with regards to your own and other’s sexuality

  6. Table Fellowship • Challenging the “exclusivity” of our society and being more “inclusive” like Jesus • Actively participating in faith life (worship at home, school and church )

  7. Sacraments • Gifts we receive on our faith journey that strengthen our covenant with God (Baptism, Reconciliation, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders and Anointing of the sick)

  8. Magisterium • The teachings of the Church guided by our Pope and Bishops and religious authorities • It contains over 2500 points collected in the Catechism of the Catholic Church

  9. Beatitudes • The 8 “Do’s” that Jesus taught in his Sermon on the Mount (Matt.5)

  10. Agape • Pure, selfless love as Jesus taught us • The most challenging, but most rewarding, type of love (Jesus loved in this way

  11. Abstinence • Waiting until the covenant of marriage before physical intimacy (sex) • Abstinence is how UNMARRIED people honour the virtue of Chastity

  12. Prayer and its Forms • Communicating with God (talking to God) • Adoration and Praise, Thanksgiving, Petition, Penitence and Intercessory (Forms of Prayer)

  13. Discipleship • Following God’s command(expectations, commandments etc.) • being a follower of Jesus in your thoughts, words and actions

  14. 6 Precepts of the Church As Catholics we have a duty to obey the teachings of the church and the 6 Precepts: • Attend mass on Sundays and Holy days • Confess sins at least once a year • Receive Holy communion at least once during the Easter season • Keep the Holy days of Obligation Holy • Observe the prescribed days of fasting and abstinence • Contribute time or money to the church as we are able

  15. Legitimate Authority • Authority that is recognized by society to serve the common good • Parents, teachers, etc.

  16. 10 Commandments • The “Don’ts” given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai by God, our Moral Law • Exodus 20

  17. Values • Ideas we believe are important • qualities we rate highly in ourselves and others

  18. Inclusion • The act of making others feel loved as Jesus taught • Not judging others, welcoming them and making them feel included

  19. S.P.I.E.S • How we grow in all areas of life • Our Social, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and SpiritualGrowth

  20. Personal Sin • Committing Sin against ourselves (substance abuse)

  21. Social Sin • Committing Sin on a societal level (poverty, Wall Street greed, corrupt governments…)

  22. Scriptures • Our Holy Bible, consists of the Old and New Testament • These writings have been deemed sacred by religious authorities

  23. Preferential Option for the Poor • Our calling as Catholics to help those in need (put the needs of the weak, the poor, the vulnerable FIRST!)

  24. Healthy Relationships • When we demonstrate love, respect, loyalty, patience, kindness and understanding to others (as well as Chastity)

  25. Emotions • Guide and help us to make connections between others and ourselves • happy = good choices, • anger = change is needed

  26. Family, the Domestic Church • The family is the foundation of the Church • Without family, the Church could not survive or thrive

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