Lessons 1-3
What must we do to gain the happiness of heaven?
To gain the happiness of heaven we must know, love and serve God in this world.
What gifts did God bestow on the angels when he created them?
When God created the angels He bestowed on them great wisdom, power and holiness.
Is original sin the only kind of sin?
Original sin is not the only kind of sin; there is another kind, called actual sin, which we ourselves commit.
Who is the savior of all men?
The Savior of all men is Jesus Christ.
Does God see us?
God sees us and watches over us with loving care.
How do our guardian angels help us?
Our guardian angels help us by praying for us, by protecting us from harm, and by inspiring us to do good.
How can a sin be venial?
A sin can be venial in two ways: first, when the evil done is not seriously wrong: second, when the evil done is seriously wrong, but the sinner sincerely believes it is only slightly wrong, or does not give full consent to it.
Is Jesus Christ more than one Person?
No, Jesus Christ is only one Person: and that Person is the second Person of the Blessed Trinity.
What is a spirit?
A spirit is a being that has understanding and free will but no body, and will never die.
What happened to Adam and Eve on account of their sin?
On account of their sin Adam and Eve lost sanctifying grace, the right to heaven, and their special gifts; they became subject to death, to suffering, and to a strong inclination to evil, and they were driven from the Garden of Paradise.
What three things are necessary to make a sin mortal?
To make a sin mortal these three things are necessary:
First, the thought, desire, word, action or omission must be seriously wrong or considered seriously wrong.
Second, the sinner must be mindful of the serious wrong;
Third, the sinner must fully consent to it.
How was the Son of God made man?
The Son of God was conceived and made man by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary.