GS1 Ch 1 Searching for God

An acknowledgement of an allegiance to God; theological virtue.

Central mystery of the Christian faith; 3 Divine Persons in on God.

Story of God's saving action in human history.

Who said, "Our heart is restless until it rests in you, O Lord"?

The official teaching authority of the Church; the bishops in communion with the pope.

Relationship b/w God and humans resulting in beliefs, practices, and worship.

Christianity, Judaism and Islam are considered what type of religions?

Which STA proof? You can recognize the different degrees of goodness, etc. in the world.

Which STA proof? Kepler's model requires a creator.

Assumption of a human nature by Jesus; when God became man.

The living transmission of the Church's Gospel message handed down by the Magisterium.

The birthday of the Church when the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles.

Scripture + Tradition = ?

Person who denies in theory and/or practice that God exists.

The way God communicates knowledge of himself to humankind.

The Greek translation of Messiah, which means "anointed one".

46 books of the Bible that record Salvation History.

One who has received the fullness of Holy Orders; successor of the apostles.

27 books of the Bible focusing on Jesus as their central theme.

What is the largest religion in the world (2010)?

Which STA proof? The world is in motion in time and space.

A title officially given to a saint that declares them holy, wise, learned therefore a teacher.

Sacred Scripture; the books containing the truth of God's revelation composed by humans.

Person who believes in a personal and provident God or gods.

Study of the nature of God and religous truth.

Which STA Proof? The world is so complex it cannot be random, e.g. laws of nature.

The rising of Jesus from the dead on the 3rd day after his death on the Cross.

Binding & solemn agreement b/w humans and God.

When the Apostles passed their teaching authority to their successors - the bishops.

Relating to or proceeding directly from God.

Belief in one all-powerful God.

Term meaning "one who is sent".

Which is NOT a part of Sacred Tradition?

Indifference to religion and belief that religion should be separated from the government.

Worshiping something other than God.

A Greek word meaning "50th day".

Which STA Proof? For anything to exist, there must be a necessary, eternal being who existed.

Person who expresses an indifference to the search for God; no judgment on God's existence.

Knowledge of God's existence can be derived by human reason while reflecting on nature.

The written transmission of the Gospel message interpreted by the Magisterium.

Belief in many gods.

Which is NOT a characteristic of Faith?