8th Grade Final Exam Review and Study Guide In 4 Sections

[Pages:8]8th Grade Final Exam Review and Study Guide--In 4 Sections NOTE: The final Examination will NOT include all of this information. However, you will not know exactly what WILL be on the Test. In order to study for this exam, it is necessary for you to SKIP any information that you ALREADY KNOW. Study only those things you do not know or remember well. To be successful on this exam, you must study regularly each night--set aside 15 -20 minutes to do so.

Section 1: Profession of Faith Trinity--You will need to be able to draw and explain the following two diagrams in relation to the Blessed Trinity:

Jesus Christ: Second Person of the Blessed Trinity Coeternal with the Father, Begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father Hypostatic Union--Jesus Christ is One Person with Two Natures: He is Fully God, and Fully Man Incarnation--When the Son of God took to Himself a human body in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary Redeemer: Jesus Christ became Man to save us from our sins through His Life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension (The Paschal Mystery)

Holy Spirit: The Third Person of the Blessed Trinity The Love of the Father and of the Son Title: Advocate (Paraclete) The Holy Spirit "Takes our side;" He defends us against the "Accuser" (Satan)_ Symbols and their meanings: o Water: ___washes clean (baptism); regeneration, renewal, refreshment_____________ o Fire: _____ transforming energy, powerful _____________________________________ o Wind ("Ruah"): _______ blows where it wills, powerful___________________________

o Dove: ___ Gentle, rests on us, moves to and from_______________________________ o Cloud and light____,N/A (sorry about that)____________________ o Anointing _____ Mission--we are sent________________________________________

Pentecost:

Event ?Book and Chapter __Acts 2____ Description: , You should know this Sacrament bestowed: ____ Confirmation __________

Nature of the Church

Born of the pierced Side of Christ Mystical Body of Christ Divine Institution (with sinful members) Members: ___ All baptized Christians; EVERYONE IS INVITED___________________________

Deposit of Faith

Scriptures (from Bible) Tradition (teachings passed down through the Magisterium) Magisterium: The official teaching authority of the Church, which is exercised by the pope alone

and by the bishops in union with the pope.

Papal Primacy: The supreme and universal authority of the Pope over the whole Church.

Papal infallibility:

The truth that the Catholic Church, by the power of God, is kept free from teaching any error in faith (what we must believe) and morals (how we are to act). Only the Pope, and the Bishops in union with the Pope can teach us infallibly.

You must also know what infallibility is NOT.

Section 2: Liturgy and Sacraments

Definition of Sacrament: Outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace

Types of Sacraments:

Initiation: ___ Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist _______________________________________ Healing: ___ Confession (Penance, Anointing of the Sick________________________________ Service (Vocation): ___ Matrimony, Holy Orders_________ ______________________________

Essential Rite of Sacraments:

Sacrament: Baptism

Confirmation Eucharist

Matter: Water--flowing

Anointing with Chrism; Laying on of Hands Bread and Wine

Form: "N. I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." "N. be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" "Take this all of you..."

Minister(s): Priest /Deacon

Bishop (or priest-delegate) Bishop/ priest

Penance

Sorrow (Sins) of the penitent Words of absolution

Bishop/ priest

Matrimony Holy Orders

The Man and Woman Laying on of Hands

Exchange of Vows Words of ordination

Bride and Groom Bishop

Anointing of the Sick

Oil of the Sick

Words of anointing "Through Bishop/ priest this holy anointing..."

Effects of Sacraments:

Baptism (3 major effects): Confirmation and Holy Orders: Eucharist: Confession and Anointing of the Sick: Matrimony:

Grace (overall definition, "types")

Definition: A supernatural gift from God given to us through Jesus Christ Actual grace: gives us day-to-day helps in achieving the purpose of our lives; consists of

inspirations that enlighten our minds to do good and to avoid evil Sanctifying grace:The grace that abides in our baptized souls habitually if we have no mortal sin

upon our soul. o makes us holy and pleasing to God, God's adopted children, and temples of the Holy Spirit o gives us the right to live to live in Heaven o Gives us a share in God's own life o Gives us Faith, Hope, and Charity.

Indelible Mark (Character):

aka. seal--3 sacraments of the Church "brand" a mark upon the soul of the recipient. This mark cannot be removed even in a state of mortal sin, it is indelible; for this reason the sacraments of

Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders need not be repeated because the mark that grafts the person onto the Body of Christ is permanent.

Gifts and Fruits of the Spirit:

Gifts-- Blessings we receive at Baptism and Confirmation to help us live and act as Christians.

Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Fortitude, Piety, Fear of the Lord.

Fruits-- The 12 signs of a healthy Christian life.

charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, continence (temperance), mildness, fidelity, long-suffering, modesty, and chastity.

Hierarchical nature of the Church:

Pope, bishops (& cardinals), Priests, Deacons, lay people (all of us)

This is an order of ministerial and magisterial ranking, NOT of importance

Communion of Saints

Church Militant (Christians struggling and seeking to follow Christ on earth) Church Suffering (The Holy Souls in Purgatory) Church Triumphant (The Souls in Heavenly Glory)

Dogma: A truth directly proposed by the Church for our belief as an article of Divine Revelation; CANNOT CHANGE.

Dogmas of Mary:

Theotokos ___Mary is the Mother of God_______________ Immaculate Conception: ___ Mary was conceived WITHOUT SIN through a special grace_______ Assumption: _______ Mary was taken up to heaven, body and soul________________________

 Mary's Perpetual Virginity: ___Mary remains a Virgin, before, during, and after the birth of Jesus

Vocation (4)

Ministerial Priesthood or diaconate Married life Religious life: Brothers, Sisters, Monks, Nuns, Consecrated Virgins, Hermits Single life (may be temporary, but if unmarried, it is one's present vocation)

The Lord's Prayer (parts)

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name

For God's glory

Thy kingdom come,

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven

Give us this day our daily bread

And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us

And lead us not into temptation

But Deliver us from evil

For our needs

4 Parts of the Mass

Introductory Rite Liturgy of the Word Liturgy of the Eucharist Concluding Rite

Diaconate

Ordered to the __ service ____ of the ____ bishop _____of his diocese First martyr (and 1 of first seven deacons): ___ Stephen ______________ NOT an ontological change

Section 3: Christian Life

Natural Virtues and Faculties of the Soul

Faculty Intellect Will Irascible (long-term) appetites Concupiscible (short-term) appetites Senses

Virtue perfecting this faculty Prudence (wisdom in action) Justice (giving others their due) Fortitude (enduring long-term difficulties) Temperence (self-control) Health (of body)

Beatitudes

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 3. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 6. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 8. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the

kingdom of heaven.

Evangelization: Spreading the faith to those who do not yet have it or have lost it

Example of holiness and joy--Living the Gospel Courageously speaking of Jesus and the truth of the Gospels Listening to and helping those in need Admonishing the sinner with charity and patience (respecting their free-will) The Spiritual and Corporal works of Mercy

Apologetics: defending the faith with charity against those who attack it

Spiritual & Corporal Works of Mercy

to admonish the sinner, instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, comfort the sorrowful, bear wrongs patiently, forgive all injuries, pray for the living and the dead.

to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the imprisoned, visit the sick, bury the dead.

Section 4: Basics of Christian Prayer

Ways of Praying: Vocal, Mental, Contemplative

Forms of Vocal Prayer: Community, Music, Liturgical

Types of Prayer: Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, Supplication

Attitude of prayer:

"Thy Will be done" Perseverence, patience, humility

The Rosary--

Why is the Rosary so powerful? Label the prayers that go with the beads below:

 List the 20 Mysteries of the Rosary

Joyful Annunciation Visitation Nativity of the Lord

Presentation in the Temple Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple

Luminous Baptism in the Jordan Miracle at Cana Proclamation of the Kingdom Transfiguration

Institution of the Eucharist

Sorrowful Agony in the Garden Scourging at the Pillar Crowning with Thorns

Carrying of the Cross

Crucifixion

Glorious Resurrection Ascension Coming of the Holy Spirit Mary's Assumption

Mary's Coronation as Queen of Heaven and Earth

Scripture Reading--Lectio Divina

Read the Scripture Meditate--think about the Scripture and reflect on it Pray--talk to God about the Scripture and its relevance to your life Contemplate--this one you cannot do yourself, but you can prepare--It's when God lifts you up

in prayer

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