Commandment 1
What is the exact wording of the 1st Commandment?
#1: I am the Lord, your God. You shall not have strange (other) gods before me.
What is the exact wording of the 2nd Commandment?
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
What is the exact wording of the 3rd Commandment?
Remember to Keep Holy the Sabbath/ the Lord’s Day
What are the 3 Theological Virtues?
Faith, Hope, and Love
How many sports have I officially competed in? (on a team!)
6 Sports
What is the type of idolatry that Jesus warned us against?
Idolatry in our world- (fame, money, possessions, people, etc.)
What is the official definition of PROFANITY?
Profanity is treating something sacred as if it were ordinary or meaningless (can be in the way we speak or act).
Why did early Christians begin to celebrate Church and the Eucharist on Sunday?
In honor of Jesus' Resurrection (Easter Sunday!)
What are the 3 categories of the sins against FAITH?
doubt, heresy, and apostasy
What is the longest run I have ran? (in miles)
13.1 miles (a half marathon)
Define SIMONY
The inappropriate buying and selling of spiritual things and favors.
When God revealed His name to Moses for the first time, what was the name He revealed?
YAHWEH
What are the 3 basic laws/guidelines the Church gives on how to live out the 3rd Commandment?
Attend Mass on Sundays and other holy days.
Abstain from unnecessary work on Sundays.
Devote time to rest, works of charity, quality time with family, and prayer.
What are the 4 categories of the sins against LOVE?
indifference, ingratitude, lukewarmness, and hatred of God
What was my favorite color growing up? (in middle school/ junior high)
Green
Define Irreligion.
What are the 2 categories that fall under Irreligion?
Irreligion: Irreligion is anything that misuses or abuses religions or religious beliefs
Categories:
1. Sacrilege
2. Simony
Sacred commitments made in God’s name are called....?
COVENANTS!
When was the Sabbath originally celebrated?
From sunset Friday to sunset Saturday.
What are the 4 ways, as mentioned by your notes/book, on how to increase the gifts of FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE?
1. Prayer
2. Adoration
3. Sacrifice
4. Promise & Vows
How old was I when I got my ears pierced?
9 years old
When asking the question, "Is God at the Center of My Life," what are the 3 questions/categories that Fr. Mike proposes for us?
My Time: Do I give God the first fruits of my time?
My Money: Do I give God the first fruits of my stuff?
My Media: What do I consume?
What are the 4 Categories of Sins that go against the 2nd Commandment?
Profanity
Breaking Vows
Perjury
Blasphemy
What is the specific Bible passage that references the origin of the Sabbath? (the reason why we take time to rest each Sunday)
Genesis 2:2-3 (The Creation Story)
Personal prayer
Receiving the Sacraments
Spiritual reading
Spiritual direction
Make a commitment
What are my top 3 favorite ice cream flavors (in order!)
*If you get all 3 correct, you get 1000 points!
1. Oreo/ Cookies & Cream
2. Birthday Cake
3. Cotton Candy