Unit 1
How does God equip us to seek truth?
To believe in truth over lies and to trust the people around us.
What are some advent practices that help Catholics prepare for Christmas.
Preparing the advent wreath, Setting up the nativity scene(if you have one) and showing your faith in Jesus and God.
How do signs in nature, like withered trees or the behavior of migratory animals provide us with information?
It tends to tell us the change of seasons and possibly when.
Explain the significance of the Holy Spirit in revealing Jesus' mission to humanity.
Jesus gave us a promise saying that the Holy Spirit would work through scripture and tradition and his church.
How can we evangelize in our daily lives?
By doing the work of God, spreading the word and acting like how God wants us to and how he expects us too.
Why is it important for humans to act justly towards all creations?
To care for all its beauty and be grateful for what it provides us with.
What was John the Baptist mission?
His mission was to prepare the way for Jesus.
What are the signs that the Holy Spirit is at work within us? List 5 signs.
1) Love
2) Joy
3) Patience
4) Kindness
5) Peace
Why is giving into temptation considered sin?
Giving into temptation is considered sin because, you're giving into a path that doesn't belong to God. And it contradicts his plan for you.
What are the four senses of scripture?
Literal sense, Allegorical sense, Moral sense and Anagogicals.
How does the celebration of Christmas deepen our understanding of God's love and salvation?
It connects us to to the story of Christ's birth and deepens our love of God.
How does confirmation mark a persons relationship with God?
By renewing their baptismal promises and enhancing their understanding of their relationship.
Explain how jesus' faithfulness during His suffering serves as an example for us.
It shows us how we should trust God, and how we can trust God with our all. He felt afraid, but in the end he persevered and trusted our Lord and savior, God.
Why are the Beatitudes considered the foundation of Catholic social justice principles?
The Beatitudes considered the foundation of Catholic social justice principles because they are the attitudes and values every Catholic is called to live by.
Explain the context of the Universal Church.
To be apart of God's plan. We can be able to worship him in our own ways and to not have that separate us.
Describe the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Its the power of Gods love and who sanctifies us.
How do the saints model holiness through their transformation and works of service?
They devote their entire life to God and base all their decisions on him.
Explain the significance of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, as described by Pope Francis.
We are called to care for the world and thank God for all the creations he's blessed us with.
Explain the importance of giving thanks prayer, as demonstrated by Jesus.
The importance of giving thanks is to show our genuine feelings and to provide God and show him what we feel and how grateful we are.
Why is the Trinity regarded as a dogma of our Catholic family?
The Trinity is regarded as a foundational dogma of the Catholic faith because it is the divine being that God is: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
What is our responsibility in showing love for God and others?
Loving and participating in mass ar church deepens our relationship with everyone around us.