Sacraments
This sacrament is the "basis of the whole Christian life" and the "gateway" that gives access to the other sacraments.
What is Baptism? (CCC 1213)
The Church uses this specific term to describe the fact that Jesus is "True God and True Man."
What is the Hypostatic Union? (CCC 468)
Because of the "elements of sanctification and truth" found in the Eastern Church, the Spirit of Christ uses those Churches as a "means of" this.
What is salvation? (Found in CCC 819)
Intercession is defined as a what that leads us to pray as Jesus did—on behalf of others
What is prayer of petition? (CCC 2634)
While Scripture is the Word of God in writing, this term refers to the Word of God that was entrusted to the Apostles and passed on by "word of mouth." What term is it?
What is Tradition? (CCC 81)
This specific sacrament is described as the "Source and Summit of the Christian life" because it contains the whole spiritual good of the Church.
What is the Eucharist? (CCC 1324)
The Son of God did not just appear to be a man, but worked with human hands, thought with a human mind, and loved with this human organ.
What is a human heart? (CCC 470)
"Where there is [blank]," there are also schisms, heresies, and disputes.
What is sin? (Found in CCC 817)
There is only "one intercessor" with the Father, and he is the one who "always lives to make intercession" for us. Who isit?
Who is Jesus Christ? (CCC 2634)
Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture are bound closely together because they both flow from this same "divine well-spring." What is It?
What is the Word of God? (CCC 80)
While Baptism starts our life, Penance and the Anointing of the Sick are the two what?
What are the Sacraments of Healing? (CCC 1421)
At this famous Church Council in 451 AD, it was confirmed that Christ's two natures are joined in one person "without confusion" and "without division."
What is the Council of Chalcedon? (CCC 467)
The Catholic Church recognizes that the Eastern Churches possess "true sacraments," most notably these two
What are the Priesthood and the Eucharist? (Found in CCC 838)
We don't always know how to pray as we ought, but this Person of the Trinity "intercedes for us" and for all the saints. Who is it?
Who is the Holy Spirit? (CCC 2634)
Because they both come from God, the Church does not derive her certainty about all revealed truths from Scripture alone, and both should be accepted with what level of devotion?
What is equal (or "with equal sentiments of devotion and reverence")? (CCC 82)
The essential "matter" or sign of Baptism is this liquid, which is poured over the candidate while the Trinity is invoked
What is water? (CCC 1239)
The Son of God became man while remaining truly God; he is "not part God and part man," but is described by this phrase.
What is True God and True Man? (CCC 464)
While the Great Schism caused a "rupture," this paragraph clarifies that people born into these separated communities today cannot be accused of the sin of separation.
What are brothers? (Found in CCC 818)
Following the teaching of the Gospel, Christian intercession knows no boundaries and must even extend to these people.
Who are enemies (or "those who persecute")? (CCC 2635)
The task of giving an authentic interpretation of the Word of God has been entrusted solely to the "living teaching office" of the Church, also known by what name?
What is the Magisterium? (CCC 85)
This sacrament, which completes the grace of Baptism, is described as a "seal" of the Holy Spirit that strengthens us to be witnesses for Christ
What is Confirmation? (CCC 1285)
Because Jesus’ human nature is inseparable from his divine person, Mary is truly "Theotokos," which means this.
What is Mother of God? (CCC 466)
"Schism" is defined as the refusal of submission to this specific Church leader or the members subject to him.
Who is the Roman Pontiff (the Pope)? (Found in CCC 2089)
Because the saints are more closely united to Christ, they "intercede with the Father for us" and their concern helps our weakness. Who are those who intercede?
Who are the saints? (CCC 956)
Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture together make up a single "sacred deposit" of the Word of God, which is guarded and protected by the Church. What is it?
What is the Deposit of Faith? (CCC 84)