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OVERVIEW OF ALL RELIGION TOPICS
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- 1When and where was Euphrasie Barbier born?Euphrasie Barbier was born on the 4th of January, 1829, at Caen in the North of France.
- 2When Euphrasie was a young girl what would she declare she would be when she grew up?She declared she would become a missionary.
- 3In 1851 why did she go to London?To learn English to prepare her life to work as a missionary.
- 4In 1851 what was Euphrasie know as?She was known as Sister Marie.
- 5What does RNDM mean?Religious de Notre Dame des Missions
- 6What does the crown symbolize?The crown symbolizes reward and excellence.
- 7What does the Laurel symbolize?The leaves of our crest are symbolic of reward and victory.
- 8What does the shield symbolize?The shield signifies protection.
- 9What does the scroll symbolize?Hence our motto and the name of our college are written on scrolls to emphasize their importance.
- 10What does the letters symbolize?'Virtue' and 'Knowledge'- excellence in virtue calls us to lead a good life and excellence in knowledge encourages us to develop and use our talents to the fullest.
- 11When is the color red used?Holy Week, Pentecost and Feast of Martyrs.
- 12What is Red the color of and what does it symbolize?Red is the color of blood and it symbolizes Christ's death on the cross. Red also represents fire and is a symbol of the coming of the Holy Spirit.
- 13When is the color purple used?Advent, Lent
- 14Why is purple used and what does it symbolize?Purple is the color of penance and sorrow. It is also a royal color but it reminds us of the robe placed on Jesus by the solders who mocked him.
- 15What is green the color of and what does it symbolize?Green is the color of nature and growth. It is the symbol of hope and life.
- 16When is the color green used?Ordinary Time
- 17When is the color white used?Christmas, Epiphany, Easter and Ascenston
- 18What is white the color of and what does it symbolize?White is the color of life, it reminds us that God is the creator of all things.It also symbolizes Resurrection and Baptism.
- 19What is white used for?White is often used for funerals as a symbol of Resurrection and Baptism.
- 20True or False.... Can gold be used instead of white sometimes?True
- 21What is the meaning of Oral Tradition?Their sacred stories and experiences were passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation.
- 22When did editing begin of the bible?70AD
- 23When does the editing end?95AD
- 24When was Jesus born?c 4 BC
- 25When did Jesus die?c 30 AD
- 26Name the seasons of the Church?Advent, Christmas/Epiphany,Lent,Easter and Ordinary Time.
- 27What color is associated with each season?Ordinary Time-Green
Christmas/ Epiphany and Easter-White
Lent and Advent-Purple - 28Which is the longest season, which is the shortest?Longest-Ordinary Time
Shortest-Christmas - 29What day marks the end of lent?Holy Thursday
- 30What day marks the begging of Ordinary Time?Pentecost Sunday
- 31What is almsgiving?Caring for the needy and involves giving money or other forms of financial assistance to the poor.
- 32What does the Easter egg symbolize?New Life, but for the Christians it represents new life for Christ.
- 33What is our College motto?Semper seperne nitens,
always striving upwards - 34How long does Advent go for?4 weeks
- 35How long does Ordinary Time go for?It is the longest season.
- 36How long does Easter go for?Six Sundays
- 37How long does Christmas go for?It is the shortest season
- 38How long does Lent go for?40 Days
- 39Why did Christians decorate eggs?It was a way of celebrating Christ's Resurrection.
- 40A covenant is.....?A solemn promise that signifies a total commitment of both sides.
- 41Descendants were important in biblical times because:They were a sign of blessing, they support people in their old age and the life of the person continues.
- 42What promises did God make with Abraham?He would protect his people, he would bless his people and his descendants would number as many as the stars in heaven.
- 43What was Abraham's part in the covenant?Abraham's and his descendants must obey God. All males must be circumcised.(God promised to make Abraham the father of a great people and would guide them and protect them and give them the land of Israel).
- 44How did God test Abraham faith in the covenant?By asking him to sacrifice his and Sarah's son Isaac-God asked him to seal it with the blood of his son. After the test God confirmed the covenant with Abraham.
- 45What season marks the beginning of the Liturgical Year?Advent
- 46What 3 days are the Easter Tridum?Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil.
- 47Why is it important to renew your baptismal vows at Easter?Its a powerful way of renewing our love towards God.
- 48The 5 first books of the Old Testament?Name the name of the group.Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus,Numbers and Deuteronomy. Pentateuch
- 49Name the synoptic gospels.Mathew, Mark and Luke
- 50What is a promise?To assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.
- 51What can we learn from Abraham?That god loves us and we can always trust him.
- 52How many books are there in the New Testament?27 books
- 53What is the first book of the New Testament?Mathew
- 54The first book in the Old Testament?Genesis
- 55How many letters in the Corinthians?2 letters
- 56What are the 5 books that the New Testament can be divided into?Gospels, Acts of Apostles, Letters of St Paul, Letters and Revaluation.
- 57Explain a Myth.Explain in a profound way the creation of the universe.
- 58Explain what a Narrative is.A story told in a series of gradually unfolding events or experience.
- 59Explain what a Epic is.Stories told on a grand scale often involving a great hero.
- 60What is the Law/Legal Documents?List of instructions and guidance on ways of living that are often very detailed.
- 61What type or writing is 'describes God in evocative and imaginary language'.Poetry
- 62Explain Proverbs.Wise statements which guide us in how to live well and a life pleasing to God.
- 63What type of writing is 'a message to God delivered by a prophet?Prophecy
- 64What is Abraham's son's name?Isaac
- 65What is Abraham's wife's name?Sarah
- 66What are the Gospels?Mathew, Mark, Luke and John
- 67What does 'the Church' mean?A group of baptized Christians.
- 68On the Paschal candle what does the 5 grains represent?The wounds of Jesus.
- 69On the Paschal Candle what is the Alpha and Omega?They are the start and last letters of the Greek alphabet.This symbolizes that God is with us at the start till the end.
- 70What is the Paschal Candle used for?The candle is used for baptisms and funerals it is used for its Resurrection symbol.
- 71What does 'significance mean?The importance that something has but it affect other things.
- 72The death and resurrection of Jesus.29 or 30
- 73What is the New Testament about?Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus.
- 74How many letters in the New Testament?21
- 75What is the feast of the visitation?31st of May
- 76How old is Sacred Heart?58 years old
- 77When was our college opened?1957
- 78What are the styles of writing?Epics
Myths
Narrative
Proverbs
Prophecy
Poetry
Law/ Legal Documents - 79Season of the Church in order.Advent
Christmas
Ordinary Time
Lent
Easter
Ordinary Time - 80What is the Old Testament also known as?Hebrew Scriptures
- 81What is the New Testament known as?Christian Scriptures
- 82What did God want Abraham to do?Sacrifice his only son Isaac
- 83Why did God stop him?Because Abraham proved his love towards God and devotion to him.
- 84What was Hagar's sons name?Ishmael
- 85Where did Abraham and Sarah first live?Ur
- 86Where did they next travel to?Harvan
- 87Where did they end up?Hebron Canaan
- 88How was the bible inspired?God inspired the authors to use there own skills, talents and experiences to reveal the divine plan of salvation.
- 89What does 'Sacred' mean?Worthy or respect or dedication.
- 90Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles?Luke
- 91What does inspired writing mean?The authors of the bible were led or influenced by God when they were writing.
- 92What does divine mean?Related to God.
- 93What does the Palm trees and Olive Branches symbolize?Kingship and power.
- 94What are the 3 days in the Easter Tridium?Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
- 95What does lighting the paschal candle mean?Jesus Resurrection.
- 96Identify to parts of the Good Friday Liturgy and explain their importance.1) The Liturgy starts at 3:00 because Jesus died at that time.
2) At the end of the liturgy , the alter of repose is stripped bare just like Jesus was. - 97Why is our college named 'Sacred Heart Girls College'?Euphrasie was devoted to the Sacred Heart and now schools who were found by the RNDM's were named Sacred Heart.
- 98Why is the 'Visitation' picture important to the RNDM's?Because Mary went to tell Elizabeth she was pregnant with Jesus and that's what the RNDM's do, they spread the word of God.
- 99What does the fire represent on the picture?Zeal
- 100When Euphrasie made her final vows, she did not...Make her vows on the Feast of the Visitation.
- 101When did Euphrasie pass away?1893
- 102What message was Jesus giving the disciples by washing there feet?It was an act of serving others, showing that everyone is equal and no one is better then anyone else.
- 103How has this message come towards us today?Treat everyone with respect, help others and don't think that you are better than everyone else.
- 104Euphrasie founded the congregation of Our................................................................Our Lady of the Missions
- 105The triangle symbolizes our God...Trinitarian
- 106Why did Euphrasie declare that she would become a missionary when she grew up?Because she wanted to travel and raise orphans, she felt she needed God calling up to her.
- 107Give 3 reasons why Euphrasie should be a role model for young girls here at Sacred Heart Girls College?1)Because she worked hard for something she wanted.
2)She was greatly devoted to God and put God first and everything she did.
3)She was patient, understanding and encouraging towards others. - 108When did Euphrasie enter into religious life?At the age of 19, 1848
- 109Give 4 reasons why Catholics attend mass.Opportunity to gather as a community, catch up with others and receive support, time of peaceful reflection and mass helps us to pray in a way that is directed and focused.
- 110Covenant and AbrahamGod promised Abraham the land of Canaan or known as the promise land. Abraham would ave as man descendants as the 'stars in heaven'. God also promised that he would protect his people and reward and bless them.
- 111How important are promises that we make?A promise signifies total commitment of both sides, promises are very important and should not be lied about.
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- In these flash cards you with get many topics. I think i have covered most of them. There is Abraham, Old Testament, Euphrasie Barbier, somethings about the Easter eggs, seasons of the church.
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