St. Paul
What was Paul's name before his conversion?
Saul
What issue was happening in Galatia that caused Paul to write them a letter?
They gave up on God and were worshipping false idols
How does Paul start this letter?
He introduces himself and says who sent him: Paul and Apostle for Christ
Who is Mary and do we worship her?
The mother of God, we do not worship her but we ask for her assistance and honor her
How many letters did Paul write?
13
What city did Paul grow up in?
Tarsus
Why does Paul tell the Galatians his backstory of previously persecuting and killing Christians?
He wants to show them that even a person who has done horrible things can still repent and do good through the grace of God
Paul warns the Romans not to be hypocrites like the Jews were in the past. What is he warning them of?
The Jews knew what they were doing was wrong but did it anyway: worshipping idols
What is the Immaculate Conception?
Mary was conceived in her mother (St. Ann) without original sin and as such did not sin during her life
During confession you are given penance, why?
To make up for the damage your sins have caused to others
What was Paul's job before his conversion?
One of the chief Pharisees
What is the main point of Galatians?
You don't have to become a good Jew before becoming a good Christian
Paul writes that Jews and Gentiles are all similar in how God judges them because of natural law, what does he mean?
Everyone knows that certain sins like stealing or murder are wrong, regardless of your knowledge of God
Name the Seven Sacraments and explain each
Baptism, Confession, Eucharist, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick
What is a martyr and can you name one, not counting St. Paul
Someone who died for hatred of their faith
Why does Paul hate those who believe Jesus is the messiah?
He thinks they are all blasphemers and liars who deserve death
Paul writes "when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods, do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?" What is Paul referring to?
Being slaves to traditions such as the special ways to dress or eat that Jews would follow instead of focusing on loving God and others
What does Paul mean by "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Nobody is perfect and everyone needs the mercy of God
How does someone become Pope?
They are elected by the College of Cardinals
What is adoration and what is a monstrance?
Where you kneel or sit before the Eucharist. Holds the Eucharist during Adoration
What causes Paul's conversion?
Jesus blinds him and through this appearance to Paul he realizes who Jesus is and then comes to repent and believe in the Gospel
Paul gets mad at Peter and mentions this in his letter when he wrote "But when Peter came to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed." What is Paul blaming Peter for?
Thinking Christians who were Jews previously are better than Christians who were Greeks/Pagan previously
Describe the process Paul calls Sanctification
Learning more about God, worshipping more regularly, behaving in the ways that God wants, loving others and showing mercy to others
Describe the process of becoming a Saint
Servant of God -> Venerable -> Blessed -> Saint
Why is going to mass and receiving the Eucharist so important?
You get to receive Jesus Himself who gives you many graces and blessings