Visions

• What is a vision in the context of the study material?

  A visual appearance, usually of saints
• Since when have visions been reported according to the study material?

  Since Old Testament times
• What do many Catholics believe about visions?

  They are God's showing Christ to His loving nature
• What do non-religious groups suggest about the evidence of visions?

  Lack of evidence means visions do not prove God exists
• What is the nature and importance of visions?

  • A vision may be seen as private revelation
  • Catholics accept visions if they do not contradict Church teachings
  • The Church has officially recognized some visions
• Can you name some recognized visions by the Church?

  1. Bernadette and St. Joan of Arc
• What do recognized visions give Catholics permission to do?

  To believe in their truth
• What are the different forms of visions mentioned?

  • Corporeal visions: physically seeing something
  • Imaginative visions: seeing something in dreams
• Who is visited by God in the Old Testament according to the study material?

  Abraham
• What promise does God make to Abraham?

  Protection and reward
• What does God say to Abraham in the quote provided?

  Fear not, I am your shield
• What is the significance of the phrase "your reward shall be very great"?

  It emphasizes God's promise to Abraham
• Who are the figures mentioned during the transformation of Jesus?

  Moses and Elijah
• What does the voice of God say during the transformation of Jesus?

  This is my beloved son, listen to him
• What is the biblical reference for the quote about God's voice?

  Matthew 17:5
• What does the study material suggest about visions leading people to believe in God?

  Visions can be powerful personal experiences
• How might visions influence people's beliefs according to the study material?

  They can lead people to believe in God
• What is the significance of personal experiences with visions?

  They provide great spiritual insight
• Who led the French military leaders to victory?

  She
• What happened to her after the victory?

  She was captured by the English
• What was done to her after capture?

  She was burned at the stake
• What is the significance of the year 1412?

  It is her birth year
• Why might visions lead people to believe in God?

  They provide powerful personal experiences
• What are private revelations described as?

  Rare
• How might private revelations help prove God's existence?

  They may provide personal evidence of God
• What are arguments against visions as proof of God's existence?

  They often lack lasting physical proof
• What could hallucinations or misunderstandings indicate?

  They may not be genuine visions
• What is the certainty of genuine visions as proof of God?

  They are not certain proof of God
• What could dreams represent in relation to fulfillment?

  They could be subconscious wishes
• What do Catholics accept regarding visions?

  • Only accept visions that do not contradict existing Church teachings
• What should your conclusion be regarding the importance of visions to Catholics?

  Visions may strengthen belief in God
• What two reasons can you provide for the importance of visions to Catholics?

  They lead to stronger belief in God
• What should you reference in your answer about the importance of visions?

  Sources of wisdom and authority
• Why are visions considered important to Catholics?

  They may lead to a stronger belief in God
• What are the two main reasons visions are important to Catholics?

  1. They may lead to a stronger belief in God
  2. They provide examples of revelation
• What should you evaluate regarding the statement about visions as a source of revelation?

  Consider arguments for and against visions
• What should you reference in your response about visions?

  Catholic teachings and non-religious viewpoints
• What is a justified conclusion regarding visions?

  They can be interpreted in various ways
• What is the significance of reaching a justified conclusion?

  It validates the interpretation of visions
• What is the importance of referring to justified conclusions?

  It supports the argument's validity