actions towards our faith
Steps towards examination of conscience
Gratitude – Thank God for His blessings.
Reflection – Review your day’s actions, words, and thoughts.
Contrition – Recognize mistakes and ask for forgiveness.
Resolution – Commit to making better choices.
What is prayer
Prayer is a way to communicate with God, express gratitude, ask for guidance, and seek forgiveness.
Why does the examination of conscience help us in our faith?
Helps us recognize our mistakes and seek God’s forgiveness.
Types of prayer
Praise, Petition, Thanksgiving, and Contrition.
can the bible help us learn more about our faith?
Yes! the bible can help us learn more about how god wants us to be, as well as teach us more about how god helped people in their lives.
How can we Reflect and Examine Our Lives
Find a quiet space.
Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance.
Think about our thoughts, words, and actions.
Identify where we could have done better.
Consider the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes
two ways you could be closer to god
- we can go to church
- we can study the bible
why do we celebrate 40 days of lent?
it represents how Jesus spent 40 days fasting and praying to god even though he was being tempted by the devil. it also well represents the preparation for easter which marks his resurrection
why is taking a moment of silence to talk to god important?
it allows us for a moment of peace and allows us to talk to god without judgment of others because god is always here to listen with out judgement. this can grow our relationship with him
how can the sacraments we receive from the church help us become closer to god?
the sacraments can help us to strengthen our faith and become closer to god
what are some examples that reperent our faith
- bible
- cross
- rosary
- dove
why is catholic religion important?
it helps us to have a sense of meaning and purpose in our lives. and allows us to know that we can always turn to our faith in moments of trial.