SIN, RULES, AND LAWS
What did St. Augustine believe evil is the absence of?
The Absence of Good
What is a covenant?
A sacred agreement, relationship, and promise.
What is a follower of Christ known as?
A Christian.
What does the Catholic Church teach happens at death?
Death is the separation of body and soul.
What is a saint?
Any person in Heaven who is recognized by the Church as a model of faith and morality.
What is the only sin you don't get a reward out of?
Envy
Who takes the initiative in the Sinai Covenant?
God
What is Christianity?
The belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Savior.
What are the three possible destinations for the soul after death?
Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell.
What is the process of becoming a saint called?
Canonization.
When God reveals His will and you intentionally choose otherwise, you are not just breaking the rule but breaking what?
Your Relationship with God
What is the heart of the covenant with Moses known as?
The Ten Commandments
What event marked the beginning of the Church?
Pentecost
What are the two judgments humanity will face?
Particular Judgment and Final Judgment.
Who is the patron saint of animals and ecology?
St. Francis of Assisi.
Repentance is not feeling bad or regretting something. What does it mean?
Turning back to God and receiving forgiveness.
What was the purpose of the Ten Commandments
To guide people in holy living and proper relationships with God and others.
What does the name "Christ" mean?
Anointed One.
What did Jesus promise the good thief on the cross?
Today you will be with me in Paradise / To Come to heaven with him
What does the term "Blessed" mean in the Beatitudes?
Happy or spiritually fulfilled.
How do we experience God's forgiveness
We experience God's forgiveness through going to Confession
What is the difference between a covenant and a contract?
A contract is a legal agreement based on obligations, while a covenant is a sacred relationship based on faithfulness and love.
What does Jesus want from us?
To love God and love our neighbor.
What is Heaven described as?
A place of perfect joy, peace, and communion with God.
Why are the Beatitudes important?
They show the path to holiness and happiness and provide guidance for people seeking God.