Sin & Holy Trinity
What is the Holy Trinity and who are the 3 distinct Persons?
It defines God as one divine essence who exists simultaneously as three distinct Persons:
God: The Creator and source of all life.
(Jesus Christ): The Word made flesh, who became human to save the world.
The Holy Spirit: The eternal love shared between the Father and the Son, active in the world today.
What are the different types of Prayers?
Petition
Intercession
Thanksgiving
Praise
Blessing
What does the word Paschal come from?
It comes from the Jewish feast of Passover. Paschal comes from Pascha, the Hebrew word for Passover.
What does Synoptic mean?
Seen together.
What are the seven different types of Catholic Social Teachings?
Dignity of the Human Person
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Rights and Responsibilities
Option for the poor and vulnerable
The Dignity and Rights of Workers
Solidarity
Care of God’s creation
The three conditions for a sin to be called a mortal sin is:
What is
Sin whose object is grave matter
Committed with full knowledge
Deliberate consent
What are sacraments and why do Catholics receive them?
They are the formal public ceremonies through which Catholics receive God's blessings. Sacraments involve certain gestures, words, and items through which God blesses Catholics.
What does the Paschal Mystery refer to?
The Foundational events of Jesus Christ’s life that brought about the redemption of the world. It is a “mystery” because it is the reality of faith that goes beyond human understanding.
What are the Synoptic Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the synoptic gospels because they’re very similar in content and the events.
Why was the Gospel of John written and who was it targeted towards?
To provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus’ Life to strengthen the faith of believers. It targeted the Theophilus and Gentile.
A bystander sees someone get bullied. That person knows they should act, speak up, or help, but they choose to look the other way instead. Which sin would this be classified as?
Sin of Omission
What are the different types of Scarments?
Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the sick and Holy orders.
What are the 4 events of the Paschal Mystery ?
Jesus’ Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Why is the Gospel of John not a synoptic Gospel?
John isn't a synoptic gospel because it follows a very different structure and it focuses more on Jesus' identity and not the summary of all his holy orders.
Who is the Holy Spirit and what role does it play?
Third Person of the Holy Trinity. The Holy spirit teaches the Church, guides it to truth, and gives it unity. He helps people understand and live the faith.
You are cheating on a test and you are fully aware that what you are doing is wrong. What sin would this be called?
Sin of Commission or Personal sin
What is the ritual for Anointing of the sick and what is the purpose of it?
The ritual for anointing of the sick is through Holy oil and prayers by priests. The purpose of doing this is to give strength, peace, and healing to those who are sick and elderly.
What does Salvation mean?
It is the deliverance from the effects of sin, it resulted in the healing of our relationship with God and the promise of eternal life in Heaven.
Who was the Gospel of Mark written for and how is Jesus portrayed as?
Written for persecuted Christians in Rome. Portrayed Jesus as the suffering servant.
Who was Saint Paul?
He was originally Saul of Tarsus and he was a Jewish Pharisee who persecuted early Christians. Saul then became a follower of Jesus and later became known as Paul, dedicating his life to spreading Christianity.
A group of students are bullying another student because of their background. What sin would this be?
Social Sin
What is the purpose of Baptism and what are the rituals for it?
The purpose of Baptism is to welcome a person into the Catholic church and wash away original sin. Water is poured on the head, the person wears white garment, they hold the sign of the cross.
How are the Paschal Mystery and Salvation connected?
Paschal Mystery is the bridge that Jesus built using His life , death, and resurrection. Salvation is the process of accepting His invitation and walking across that bridge.
Who was the Gospel of Luke written for and what part of Jesus' life does it focus on?
Written for a Gentile (non-Jewish) audience (focuses on Jesus’ compassion for the poor, outcasts, and women)
How is the Eucharist the greatest participation in the Paschal Mystery?
Eucharist is the greatest participation in the Paschal Mystery. At Mass, Catholics remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. The bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ. When Catholics receive the Eucharist, they share in Jesus’ Death and Resurrection.