Grace
What does it mean for Mary to be "full of grace"?
She lives wholly and fully in the grace of God.
What does the term "ordinary time" refer to in the liturgical calendar?
Counted time when we remember that all time belongs to God.
Who was John the Baptist in relation to Jesus?
John the Baptist was the prophet who announced the coming of Jesus, the Messiah.
What is a genealogy?
A listing of ancestors, tracing lineage and heritage.
What does the term "Gospel" mean?
Good news.
What is Actual Grace?
Grace that helps us make choices to live as God wants us to live.
What did Jesus say about those who wish to follow him?
“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”
What does the term "Messiah" mean?
Anointed one.
How many generations are traced in Jesus' genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew?
42 generations.
During which season do we hear stories to learn what it means to be a disciple?
Ordinary Time.
What is Sanctifying Grace?
Grace imparted through Baptism that produces a permanent condition pleasing to God.
Who were the original doers of Jesus’ word?
The Apostles.
Name one significance of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist.
It set the example of obedience to God’s will and the beginning of Jesus’ public life.
What promise did God make to Abraham?
To bless him and make his descendants as countless as the stars in the sky.
What did Jesus commission the Apostles to do after His resurrection?
To make disciples of all nations.
What does habitual grace refer to?
Our God-given inclination and capacity for good.
What is a key responsibility associated with our faith?
To nurture and help it grow.
How did Jesus fulfill the Old Testament revelation of God?
By embodying God's promises and establishing a New Covenant through His life, death, and resurrection.
What event does Moses’ journey parallel in the life of Jesus?
Jesus’ fulfillment of God’s saving work, including the Exodus storyline.
Name one way we can live as disciples of Jesus.
Through charitable actions to help our neighbors in need.
How does God bestow grace on humanity?
Freely and unconditionally out of His abundant love.
How does practicing faith impact a believer’s relationship with Jesus?
The more we practice our faith, the stronger it becomes.
In what way is Jesus portrayed as a model for understanding God?
He reveals God’s deep and infinite love, showing forgiveness and care for sinners.
Name the importance of the New Testament in Salvation History.
It reveals Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the experience of the early Christians.
What role did Mary play according to Catholic belief?
Because of her faith, she becomes the mother of all believers.