The gift of God's loving presence with us, empowering us to respond to his call to live as his adopted children.
What is Grace.
100
The teachings of Jesus in which he describes the actions and attitudes that should characterize Christians and by which one can discover meaning and happiness.
What is Beatitudes.
100
What is heresy?
False teachings.
100
What are the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Holy Fear of God
100
Why should we place our trust in God and not on money?
1. Money does not last.
2. Money does not give us real happiness.
3. Only God can give us joy that will last forever.
200
The official, authoritative teaching voice of the Church.
What is Magisterium.
200
The union of Jesus Christ's divine and human natures in one Divine Person.
What is Hypostatic Union.
200
Who are the successors of the Apostles?
The Bishops.
200
Why does Jesus compare the Church to salt?
Because if salt loses its flavor, it does not fulfill what it is made for and is useless.
200
Why did God become incarnate?
1. to save us by reconciling us with God
2. to share divine love with us
3. to show us how to be holy
4. to enable us to share in God's divine nature
300
The call to go beyond the minimum rules required by God and to strive for spiritual perfection through commitments to poverty, chastity, and obedience.
What is Evangelical Counsels.
300
The second coming of Christ, when his Kingdom will be fully established and his triumph over evil will be complete.
What is Parousia.
300
Why shouldn't we say that we worship saints?
We worship God alone. Saints intercede for us.
300
What is Rerum Novarum?
Papal Encyclical by Leo XIII where he advocated for rights for workers.
300
Describe a typical community in the Early Church. Why did they live like this?
1. They lived together and shared everything.
2. They prayed and broke bread together.
3. They lived like this to help and encourage each other.
400
Efficacious and visible signs of God's invisible grace, instituted by Christ.
What is Sacraments.
400
A revealed truth that is beyond our experience and ability to grasp fully.
What is Mystery.
400
What are the four Marks of the Church?
One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic.
400
In what ways did Jesus show he was a real human being?
Being born into the world, feeling the same hunger, loss, and suffering, and then dying on the cross.
400
What are some examples of how the Church is One?
1. We are one in the Lord, Jesus.
2. We have the same faith passed down by the Apostles.
3. We are all one in the same baptism.
500
The systematic statement of Christian beliefs about Jesus Christ, including his identity, mission, and saving work on earth.
What is Christology.
500
The process of passing on the Gospel message.
What is Tradition.
500
What is infallible?
The ability to speak on issues of faith or morals without error.
500
What are the Seven Sacraments?
Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick.
500
How do the Sacraments put us in touch with God's power?
1. They bring into the present moment the saving action of Christ.
2. When we go to confession, God is really forgiving us. When we receive Eucharist, we are really receiving him.
3. Sacraments empower us to bring Jesus into our everyday lives and to persevere through any struggles we face.