Theo Fel

Relationship between one and the ultimate reality of one’s life

Statement or reality that may seem absurd or contradictory at first, but makes sense

Something we cannot fully understand but accept as true

Capacity which makes it possible for human beings to respond to God’s grace

an act of passion or boldnessEnthusiasm, freedom, or freedom of a life open to God and to others (Bible)

God’s plan for the entirety of creation; it is the vision that Jesus lived, suffered, and died for which has everything to do with the ultimate meaning of life for every human being.)A utopia of God’s design, promise, and doing; most grandiose vision the world has ever knownTable fellowship with the poor and the sinners

Means “peace”Freedom from negative experiencesVision of a new society where everyone and everything is in a state of perfect well-beingRelated to the Kingdom of God

Refers to the logic, or character, or consistent pattern of living of an individual or group towards their ultimate reality

Set of practices that constitutes our relationships to our gods

Refers to the dynamic nature of human existence itself as well as individual actions and routinized practices

Set of beliefs, values, and practices which identify what ultimate reality is and help establish faith -HaightExplanation of the ultimate meaning of life based on a notion of the transcendent; Has 4Cs (creed, code, cult + community-structure)

‘explanation’ of the ultimate meaning of life“what you believe in”

Rules and customs of action“how to live out faith”

All the ritual activities which strengthens faith

Believing aspect of faithVirtue of faithWay of the HeadEssentially grasping the truthNot just a cognitive activity; involves accepting certain situations or outcomes despite lack of ‘proof’Proclaim the faith of the church in ordinary language; facilitates a relationship with GodGives identity and instruction for the Church

Doing aspect of faithVirtue of loveWay of the HandsActive practice of Christian morality towards the poor and the sufferingWhat is love? What is just? Thoughts towards the poor

Trusting aspect of faithVirtue of hopeWay of the HeartFilial trust shown in genuine pray and active participation in the church’s liturgyRitual practices which help shape our faithTilley: engage in practices which express our relationship to our god(s)

Official public worship of the ChurchEx: Seven ritual Sacraments

‘that which goes beyond’Refers to spirits, gods, a personal God, emptiness, etc.

Moving through different levels of human experienceYearning or reaching for what lies beyond our world of immediate experience

Move towards the notion that is not transcendental; not the ultimate reality

Right belief

Born from orthopraxis

Right practiceInvolves proper belief guiding, and transforming practices

Paul TillichPlacing formulas from the past and their contextual experience and unify them with the present day contextual experiencePresent questions look at the past for relevant answers

“Maturing in Christian Faith”Key document on the teaching of faith in the countryHighlights: integration, inculturation, and community-formation

gives life to the community-structure of the Catholic faith by bridging personal relationships and the social aspect of a believing community

50s; high amount of church goersIdentity was manifested in uniformity or community organizationsPrivate thoughts, feelings, and doubts were not encouraged

Focused on self-expression and self-discoverySeek religious experience or meaning in their own termsSpiritual ‘tourists’

Has the meditation, pray, and worship space of spirituality but also makes use of the transcendent aspects of the sacredChose selected elements (Bible reading, fasting, meditation, etc.) and integrated the spiritual quest in ordinary life

“What it does for you”Instrumental activities which produce benefits

“What it does to you”Worthwhile activities which address essential needs and human values

Faith seeking understandingIntellectual articulation of spirituality; attempt to understand and express what we believe in

Study or discipline of forming the habitus of a Christian believerTheology was faced with a scholastic approachDoctrines were created using logical rational methodology

Theology was about active engagement in living a life out of faithChristian Faith is a way of life

Constructed tale with a questnarros (to know)stories told to describe knowledge from experience and action

faith story or faith biographypersonal account of inner journey through the outer events of your life

worldview based upon the lifetimes of contemplative search of the ultimate reality by countless men and women

use of sacred text to support their personal viewpoints and agendabiblical text simply becomes the sourcebook for ethical principles

Hans-Georg GadamerWhen a narrative is interpreted and brought to life in a different context, public spirituality/ narrative is being brought together.

Community that tells Christ’s story by being the continuing story of Christ itselfCommunity where people learn how to embody the story of Jesus ChristKeeps the story of faith alive