Where do we find the chief truths taught by Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church?
We find the chief truths taught by Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church in the Apostles' Creed.
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How is the soul like God?
The soul is like God because it is a spirit having understanding and free will, and is destined to live forever.
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What three things are necessary to make a sin mortal?
1. The thought, desire, word, action, or omission must be seriously wrong or considered seriously wrong.
2. The sinner must be mindful of the serious wrong.
3. The sinners must fully consent to it.
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What is grace?
Grace is a supernatural gift of God bestowed on us through the merits of Jesus Christ for our salvation.
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What are the chief marks of the Church?
one, holy, catholic, apostolic
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What is a spirit?
A spirit is a being that has understanding and free will but no body, and will never die.
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Which are the chief creatures of God?
angels and men
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What is actual sin?
Actual sin is any willful thought, desire, word, action, or omission forbidden by the law of God.
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How many kinds of grace are there?
There are two kinds of grace: sanctifying grace and actual grace.
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Why is the Catholic Church catholic or universal?
The Catholic Church is catholic or universal because, destined to last for all time, it never fails to fulfill the divine commandment to teach all nations all the truths revealed by God.
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What do we mean when we say that God is eternal?
When we say that God is eternal we mean that He always was and always will be, and that He always remains the same.
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What are angels?
Angels are created spirits , without bodies, having understanding and free will.
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What is a venial sin?
Venial sin is a less serious offense against the law of God, which does not deprive the soul of sanctifying grace, and which can be pardoned even without sacramental confession.
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What are the three theological virtues?
The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity.
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Why will the bodies of the just rise?
The bodies of the just will rise to share forever in the glory of their souls.
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What is a supernatural mystery?
A supernatural mystery is a truth which we cannot fully understand, but which we firmly believe because we have God's word for it.
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What was the chief gift bestowed on Adam and Eve by God?
Sanctifying grace, which made them children of God and gave them the right to Heaven.
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How does venial sin harm us?
Venial sin harms us by making us less fervent in the service of God, by weakening our power to resist mortal sin, and by making us deserving of God's punishments in this life or in purgatory.
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What are the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord
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How do we know that the Catholic Church is the one true Church established by Christ?
We know that the Catholic Church is the one true Church established by Christ because it alone has the marks of the true Church.
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What do we mean by the Blessed Trinity?
By the Blessed Trinity we mean one and the same God in three divine Persons.
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What commandment did God give Adam and Eve?
God gave Adam and Eve the commandment not to eat of the fruit of a certain tree that grew in the Garden of Paradise.
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Why did Christ remain on earth forty days after His Resurrection?
Christ remained on earth forty days after His Resurrection to prove that He had truly risen from the dead and to complete the instruction of the apostles.
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Who founded the Church?
Jesus Christ
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Why is the Catholic Church apostolic?
The Catholic Church is apostolic because it was founded by Christ one the apostles and, according to His divine will, has always been governed by their lawful successors.