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What does the parable of the Good Samaritan teach us to do?
To show compassion for others
Which one of the following does not help us to properly form our consciences?
prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit
reading Scripture
seeking the advice of a parent, pastor, or
trusted friend
searching the Internet
searching the Internet
By God’s grace, which was gained for us through ___ , we have merit in God’s eyes.
Christ’s Death and Resurrection
Jesus told the rich young man to ____, then to follow him.
sell what he had and give to the poor
Jesus said it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for the wealthy _______.
to enter the Kingdom of God
Jesus teaches us that all people should be treated with love and respect because _____
they are created in God’s image
The____ helps break the cycle of poverty for the needy in the United States.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
_____ is a gift that God freely gives us which enables us to live according to his will.
Grace
The gift of _____ washes away personal sins and Original Sin and we also receive the gift of the Holy Spirit and sanctifying grace.
Baptism
Jesus told the parable about the rich young man to teach us the importance of __________ .
living as Jesus taught us
God’s life within us is called .
grace
The_____ are based on love of God, our neighbors, and ourselves.
Ten Commandments
As Catholics, we must respect the dignity of each person and work for _____
justice
The grace that heals our human nature wounded by sin is called ________ .
sanctifying grace
Our __________ helps us know right from wrong
conscience
Society must be guided by the light of the Gospel or risk losing its ________
freedom
Jewish people who strictly interpreted and lived the written laws of the Old Testament and tradition were _____.
Pharisees
In 1970 the Catholic Bishops established the Catholic Campaign for Human Development to break the cycle of ___ in the United States.
poverty
God’s kingdom begins with the ________
Church
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development promotes three steps to fight poverty: ____ , Act, and Give
learn
Explain Jesus' answer to the Pharisee who asked him which Commandment is the greatest.
Jesus said that the greatest Commandment is, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37). He then said that the second Commandment is like the first: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39).
Describe a situation in which a young person might be challenged to follow this Commandment.
A young person is tempted to skip Sunday Mass in order to attend a sports event or other activity with friends. The student could meet the challenge of following the greatest Commandment by choosing to show his or her love for God by making a commitment to faithfully attend Mass on Sundays.