Definitions
the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples after Jesus’s Ascension
What are signs of God's grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church? Hint: it's the name of this category and there are 7 of these
Sacraments
What is purgatory?
Purgatory is a state of purification. All those in purgatory will go to Heaven
Which Saint was sentenced to death be arrows but survived, returned to those who killed him to preach the gospel and then was beaten to death
St Sebastian
We are made in God's image meaning we are made for ___________! God is ___________! Then we are made for God!!!
(Hint: both words are the same.)
LOVE
Define Fiat
“Let it be done” Mary’s fiat / Mary’s YES to God that saved us by bringing Jesus
What are the two sacraments of healing?
Confession, Anointing of the sick
Why do some people end up in Hell? If God is all loving why doesn't everyone go to Heaven?
Hell is choosing to be away from God. God is all loving so he doesn't force Himself on anyone. So, if you chose to be away from God, you chose hell.
God doesn't want that for any of His children! God is always seeking us and loving us but God doesn’t force us to love Him or chose Him!
which saint was a teenage girl who lead the French army and was burned at the stake for her unwavering faith and trust in God!
St. Joan of Arc
Who is the soul of the church?
THE HOLY SPIRIT!
Define Sin
– deliberately choosing to turn away from God and disobey His Laws
What are the 3 sacraments of initiation?
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
What is redemptive suffering? Hint: How can we pray for the souls in purgatory
Redemptive suffering – joining our sufferings with those of Christ rather than allowing these experiences to turn us away from God, make those suffering redemptive in our lives and in those of other people
Which Saint hunted and persectuated Christians until he encounted God and changed his way. He wrote many books in the bible.
St. Paul
What is our salvation story?
Creation of the world / sin of Adam and Eve / fall of humanity
God’s rescue mission – Mary said yes! Jesus came!
Redemptive death and resurrection – bridge the gap
Coming of the Holy Spirit / ongoing life of the church
Emmanuel means
God is with us!
What are the two sacraments of service?
Matrimony, Holy Orders
What are the three conditions of a mortal sin
Grave matter / full knowledge / deliberate consent
Which Saint was kidnapped as a child and forgave her captures because it lead her to finding God
St. Josephine Bakhita
Jesus couldn’t just be a good man or a prophet – He claimed divinity!
Jesus was either a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord
Mortal sin vs venial sin
Mortal sin - breaks the connection with God / need to go to confession to heal
Venial sin – wounds relationship with God
What do the sacraments do for us? What do they give us?
Sacraments give us the graces to live a holy life!
They remind us we are part of something bigger than ourselves…the body of Christ! Each of us has a job to do and a gift to share!
Why is there suffering in the world?
In allowing free will God allows the possibility and therefore the existence of suffering.
Which Saint was a brilliant Doctor of the Church who created the 5 proofs of God's existence. He knew he wanted to be a priest but his family tried to talk him out of it by kidnapping him. They placed him in a room with a prostitute but he chased her out with fire to avoid the temptation.
St. Thomas Aquinas
How do we know God didn't abandon us? Who did He send us and what did He put in place?
An organized structure church with apostolic succession