RS T2S2 EXAM

• Theotokos


  Mary, "God-bearer" is the mother of God because she gave birth to Jesus, who is both fully human and fully divine. This title affirms Jesus' divinity and underscores Mary's unique role in salvation history as the mother of the Son of God.
• Celebration of Mary's motherhood of Jesus


  January 1
• Mater Dei


  Mary played a crucial role in the life of Jesus as his mother, nurturing and caring for him from his conception to his death on the cross.
• Mater Ecclesiae


  In the Church, Mary holds a special place as the Mother of the Church and a model of faith, obedience, and discipleship for all believers.
• Mater Dei


  Mary exercises her motherhood in the Church by interceding for believers, guiding them on their spiritual journey, and leading them closer to her son, Jesus.
• Mater Misericordiae


  Through her maternal care, Mary offers comfort, protection, and assistance to all who turn to her trust and devotion.
• Mater Fidelis


  Mary exemplifies what it means to be a faithful disciple of Jesus. From her "yes" to God's plan at the Annunciation to her presence at the foot of the cross, Mary remained steadfast in her commitment to following Christ.
• Mater Humilitatis


  As a witness to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, Mary continues to inspire believers to follow her example of humility, faith, and obedience.
• Mater Divinae Gratiae


  Mary's role in the Church extends beyond her earthly life. As Queen of Heaven and Advocate of the Church, Mary continues to intercede of believers and support them in their spiritual journey.
• Regina Caeli


  Through her prayers and maternal guidance, Mary assists the Church in its mission of spreading the Gospel and building God's kingdom on earth, leading believers toward the fullness of God's reign.
• In the document Marialis Cultus, how does the motherhood of Mary find expression within the popular piety of the Angelus and the Rosary?

  
• Catholic Social Teaching


  • Justice
  • Stewardship of creation
  • Care for the poor and oppressed
• Genesis 1:26: 'Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth."'
• Laudato Si


  A papal encyclical that address environmental stewardship and climate change.
• God's creation's care is a form of worship and moral obligation.
• Practical actions: lessen carbon footprint and engage in sustainable practices.
• Poverty


  • Spiritual poverty
  • Material poverty
• Spiritual poverty


  Blessed are the "poor in spirit." Acknowledge our deepest human need for God and to grow in that longing and that dependence on a daily basis.
• Material poverty


  Lack of sufficient material means to meet basic needs (food, drinking water, shelter, clothing and medicine).
• Populorum Progressio, 1967: '"In teaching us charity, the Gospel instructs us in the preferential respect due to the poor and the special situation they have in society; the more fortunate should renounce some of their rights so as to place their goods more generously at the service of others."'
• Angelus, 12 November 2006: '"Jesus taught his disciples to pray by asking the Heavenly Father not for my but for our daily bread. Thus, he desired every person to feel co-responsible for his brothers so that no one would want for what he needs in order to live."'
• Caritas in Veritate, 2009, paragraph 27: '"Feed the hungry (cf. Mt 25:35, 37, 42) is an ethical imperative for the universal Church as she responds to the teachings of her Founder, the Lord Jesus, concerning solidarity and the sharing of goods."'
• General Audience, June 5, 2013: '"Let us remember well, however, that whenever food is thrown out it is as if it were stolen from the table of the poor, from the hungry!"'
• Church's condemnation of human trafficking as an offense against human dignity and a form of modern-day slavery.
• Church's tradition on Prayers and the Liturgy of the Hours
• Role of the Church's tradition of prayers in our spiritual life


  It serves as a means communication with God, fostering spiritual growth and intimacy
• Liturgy of the Hours

  It provides a structured framework for communal prayer, sanctifying different times of the day praise and worship
• Significance of praying the Liturgy of the Hours


  It promotes unity and solidarity among believers, regardless of geographical location or cultural background
• Liturgy of the Hours reflect the rhythm of Christian life and the sanctification of time


  It highlights the cyclical nature of the liturgical calendar and the seasons of the Church year
• The Church's tradition of prayers contribute to the formation of Christian discipleship


  It fosters a deeper understanding of Scripture, Church teachings, and the Christian life
• Church's tradition of prayers contribute to the Church's mission of evangelization

  It provides opportunities for witness and testimony to the faith through communal prayer and worship
• Church's tradition of prayers promote spiritual discipline and perseverance in the Christian life


  It provides a framework for regular prayer and spiritual formation, cultivating habits of devotion and fidelity
• The role of the Liturgy of the Hours in the sanctification of time and the consecration of daily activities to God


  It provides a liturgical structure for consecrating different moments of the day to God through prayer and praise
• The Church's tradition of prayers foster a sense of community and communion among believers


  It provides opportunities for shared worship and fellowship, uniting believers in common prayer and praise
• The Church's tradition of prayers contribute to the spiritual formation and discipleship of clergy, religious, and lay faithful


  It provides a rich spiritual patrimony and tradition for the formation of clergy, religious, and lay faithful alike