Sin
Sin promises fun, pleasure, or freedom, but it never truly satisfies. The best way to real happiness is to follow God and _______ others.
Love
God made which humans first in His image and likeness?
Adam & Eve
Who tempted Adam and Eve to distrust God and disobey His rules?
Satan / The Devil
After Original Sin, humans lost their original holiness, meaning we no longer shared in God’s life perfectly, but we can still have friendship with God through one of these ways...
Many Answers - Prayer, Faith, Love, Service, Sacraments, Gratitude, Scripture, Forgiveness, Obedience, Worship, Fellowship
God has a plan for us that goes beyond earthly happiness. Our ultimate destiny is
Heaven
Which of these best describes how sin tempts us?
A) It encourages long-term satisfaction
B) It makes selfish choices look appealing
C) It always harms no one
D) It reflects God’s love
B) It makes selfish choices look appealing
God gave Adam & Even the ability to make their own choices. What is this gift called?
Free Will
Satan told a lie to make sin look appealing. He said God was trying to:
A) stop them from having fun
B) make them weak or powerless
C) keep something good from them
C) keep something good from them
The damage Adam and Eve caused affects all humans. This is called
Original Sin
When we fail, God gives us a way to restore our souls through the sacrament of
Reconciliation / Confession
Sin can cloud our view of our ________, our relationships, and the good we are meant to do.
Self/Identity/Purpose/Mission
Love can’t be forced because it must be freely _______ and freely given.
Chosen
Adam and Eve committed original sin by being
Disobedient / selfish
After sin, Adam & Eve felt what?
Any - Shame, guilt, insecure, separated from God
We should use our _________ to follow God’s plan and make good choices.
Free Will
Excusing sin can lead to:
A) Repeating harmful choices
B) Growing stronger as a person
A) Repeating harmful choices
Life before sin was _______.
Perfect
Sin has consequences, not just for us, but for who?
Everyone
F) All of the Above
This is a free gift from God that strengthens our hearts and helps us live in a way that leads to our ultimate destiny (doing good). Even when we fail, ________ gives us the strength to turn back to God and grow closer to Him.
Grace
Sin is compared to a “scam”. Why?
Promises many things but leaves us empty.
The way Adam and Eve loved each other reflected the perfect, giving love of God in three Persons, also known as ________.
The Holy Trinity
Give an example of how sin can affect more than yourself.
Answers Vary
We have a tendency to be pulled to sin, even when we try not to be. What is this called?
concupiscence
What is one way you can receive grace?
Prayer, Sacraments, Living in love, Faith / Trusting God, Forgiveness ,Following God’s commandments, Being open to the Holy Spirit