AT2 Religious Deck 2

• Books of the Old Testament

  • Law books
  • History books
  • Wisdom books
  • Poetry
  • Prophecies
• Common literary forms in the Old Testament


  • History styles
  • Narrative styles
  • Prophetic styles
  • Poetry styles
• Books of the New Testament

  • Gospels
  • Early Church History
  • Letters
  • Prophecies
• Common literary forms in the New Testament

  • Narrative
  • Parables
  • Prose discourse
  • Apocalyptic texts
• Narrative styles in the Bible


  • Present events in chronological order
  • Focus on characters and their actions
• Poetry in the Bible

  • Use of parallelism, imagery, symbolism, and rhythm
  • Book of Psalms is a prominent example
• Prose discourse in the Bible

  • Straightforward, non-poetic manner
  • Includes instruction, letters, and speeches
  • Examples include epistles of Paul and legal codes
• Prophetic books in the Bible

  • Convey divine revelations, warnings, and persuasion
  • Focus on public morality, treatment of the poor, and abuse of power
  • Use vivid imagery, metaphor, and symbolism
  • Examples include Isaiah and Ezekiel
• Historical literature in the Bible

  • Records events, genealogies, and accounts of ancient civilizations
  • Includes books of Kings, Chronicles, and Acts
• Law books in the Bible

  • Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy
  • Speak about rules that God passed down as a guide on how to live
  • Example: Ten Commandments
• St Paul and his letters specifically 2 Corinthians 1
• Sacraments of Healing
• Penance


  • The sacrament through which Catholics seek forgiveness for sins committed after baptism
  • Involves contrition, confession to a priest, absolution by the priest, and satisfaction through penance
• Penance


  1. Examination of conscience

  2. Confession to a priest

  3. Absolution by the priest
• Anointing of the Sick

  • A sacrament administered to those who are seriously ill or in danger of death, offering spiritual healing and comfort
  • Involves anointing of the forehead and hands with blessed oil, accompanied by prayers for strength, forgiveness of sins, and physical and spiritual healing
  • Not exclusively reserved for those on the verge of death but can be administered to any member of the faithful facing serious illness or the frailty of old age
  • Intended to bring the grace of God's strength, peace, and courage to the recipient, as well as, if it is God's will, physical healing
  • Prepares the individual for passage into eternal life
• Anointing of the Sick

  • Provides spiritual healing and strength to those seriously ill or in danger of death
  • Offers forgiveness of venial sins and reconciliation with God
  • Unites the sick with the suffering of Christ
  • Prepares individuals for the final journey of life with courage and faith
• Penance


  • Offers forgiveness of sins through confession to a priest
  • Restores reconciliation with God and the Church
  • Promotes spiritual healing and growth
  • Restores the state of grace for those who have committed mortal sins
• The New Testament highlights Jesus' teachings on mercy, such as the parable of the Prodigal Son, and His sacrificial death that provides a path to salvation
• Venial sin


  • Considered less serious than mortal sins
  • Minor wrongdoing that weakens one's relationship with God
  • Examples include acts of impatience, lies, or swearing
  • A sin that is relatively slight or that is committed without full reflection or consent that can be forgiven easily by God
• Mortal sin


  • Grave offences that damage one's relationship with God if not repented and forgiven
  • Examples include murder, adultery, blasphemy, deliberate rejection of faith
  • A grave action that is committed in full knowledge of its gravity and with the full consent of the sinner's will
  • Requires three conditions: grave matter, full knowledge, and full consent
• Caritas helps the vulnerable through creating programs that aid with alleviating poverty through poorer countries throughout the world
• Community Development by Caritas Australia


  • Partners with local communities in developing countries to implement long-term development projects
  • Focus areas include agriculture, education, healthcare, water and sanitation, livelihoods, and infrastructure development
  • Aims to help communities become self-sustainable and resilient to future challenges
• Matthew 25:35-36: 'For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in' This scripture passage underscores the importance of serving those in need, which aligns with Caritas Australia's humanitarian efforts
• Luke 4:18-19: 'The Spirit of the Lord is on me because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor' This passage reflects Jesus' mission to bring liberation and justice to the marginalized, which resonates with Caritas Australia's advocacy for the rights and dignity of the poor and oppressed
• Luke 4:18-19
• Matthew 25:35-36
• Romans 8:18
• 1 Peter 5:10