Sin
God created human beings to be in perfect union with God and one another. However, the sin of our first parents deprived the human race of our original holiness and justice. Who were these first 2 parents?
Adam and Eve
The Sacrament of the Eucharist is the heart of the Church's life. As believers, we believe that we receive what in the appearance of bread and wine?
The body and blood of Jesus
What is the name of the Church that Christ established on the foundation of the Apostles?
The Catholic Church
What are 2 sources of Revelation (how God makes himself and his divine plan known to humans) for Catholics?
Tradition and Sacred Scripture
What did Mary and the disciples receive during Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit
What is the name of the sin that got in the way of our perfect union with God?
Original Sin
In what Sacrament are the gifts of the Holy Spirit sealed and strengthened within us?
Confirmation
What day of the week is the Lord's Day?
Sunday
Old and New Testaments
What does Messiah mean?
Anointed One
God sent this person to restore the relationship of love and trust that was lost through Original Sin.
Who is Jesus Christ?
What is another name for the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Confession or Penance
Catholics follow a special calendar with all the feast and holy days of the liturgical year. Advent prepares us to understand God's great love which we celebrate during which special season?
Catholics place a strong emphasis on living morally because we believe we are called to a new life in the Holy Spirit. Name one of the 2 moral codes that Catholics follow?
The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes
As Catholics we honor the great people of faith who have gone before us. What do we call these people?
Saints
This person overcame death and opened heaven's gates for us.
Who is Jesus?
Catholics celebrate Sacraments that form the basis of their worship or communal prayer together. How many Sacraments are there?
7
Lent prepares us to understand God's great love which we celebrate during which special season?
Easter
Who wrote the Bible and the Holy Scriptures?
Humans wrote the Bible but were inspired by the Holy Spirit. God is the ultimate author of the Bible.
Who are the 3 divine persons that make up the Holy Trinity?
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
What happens to those who willfully and persistently reject God in this life?
Hell
Name 3 of the 7 Sacraments.
Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick
Who was the first Pope?
St. Peter
Name one of the writers of the Gospels?
Mark, Matthew, Luke, John
Catholic morality is often described as being pro-life. Catholics oppose anything that threatens the sanctity of human life. Name one thing Catholics oppose as part of the pro-life position.
Abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, human cloning