Faith
Where can we find the teachings of the catholic church?
scripture, tradition and the Magisterium
What are the 4 marks of the church?
One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic
what is prayer?
turning the heart toward God and having a living relationship with God
What is the sacred chrism and why is it used?
an oil mixed with fragrance and consecrated by the bishop to be used for confirmation. the oil is a sign of abundance and joy, heals and cleanses.
what is mortal sin?
a grave infraction of the law of god that destroys charity. to be mortal it must: grave matter, full knowledge and full consent
What is scripture and how do we understand it?
Scripture is the inspired word of God, as found in the Bible
What are the 3 central teachings of our Church concerning the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Immaculate conception, perpetual virginity, the assumption
What are various ways to pray?
vocal prayer, meditation and contemplative prayer
to remind us that we belong to Christ and we must defend our faith with gratitude
what is a venial sin?
offends and wounds but does not destroy
Define the mystery of the trinity
it is the central mystery of our Catholic faith. There are 3 divine person in one God; the Father, son and holy spirit
Name the 10 commandments?
1.I am the Lord your God; you shall not have strange Gods
2. Shall not take the Lord's name in vain
3. Keep holy the Lord's day
4. Honor your father and mother
5. Shall not kill
6. Shall not commit adultery
7. Shall not steal
8. shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
9. shall not covet your neighbor's wife
10. shall not covet your neighbor's goods
What is the Pascal Mystery?
Christ's work of redemption accomplished by his passion, death, resurrection and glorious ascension
How is Christ present in the Eucharist?
he is present in a unique and incomparable way. he is present in a true, real and substantial way in his BODY, BLOOD, together with his soul and divinity
what is the sermon on the mount?
it is the first sermon given by Jesus Christ -found in Matthew chapters 5-7
When did Jesus' disciples first experience the gift of the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit came upon the disciplines on the feast of Pentecost, fifty days after easter.
how does the Bishop confirm? what will he say?
He extends his hands over the person and says,
"Carson, be sealed with the gift of the holy spirit"
(Amen) "Peace be with you" (and with your spirit)
What is a sacrament?
a visible sign instituted by Christ to give grace
name the 7 gifts of the holy spirit
Wisdom
Understanding
Knowledge
Fortitude
Counsel
Piety
Fear of the lord
name the 12 fruits of the holy spirit
charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self control, chastity
what is conscience?
our God-given capacity to understand the law of God written on the heart of every human
Define the meaning of virtue
Virtue is the power of God to accomplish some kind of moral good
Name the 7 sacraments
Baptism, communion, confirmation, penance, anointing of the sick, holy orders and matrimony
what are the 4 cardinal virtues
prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance
what are the 7 corporal works of mercy?
feed the hungry
give drink to the thirsty
clothe the naked
shelter the homeless
visit the imprisoned
visit the sick
bury the dead