Covenants
True or False: God had a covenant with Noah.
True
What is the virtue by which we love God above all things for His own sake?
Charity
What is a sin?
Is a failure to love God and our neighbor
What vocabulary word means an incitement to sin whether by persuasion, or the act of testing?
temptation
What is the symbol or sign for the covenant with God and Noah?
a rainbow
What is the compassion in our hearts for another person's misery?
mercy
True or False: It is a venial sin if I murder someone.
False
What vocabulary word means a formal statement admitting that one is guilty of sin?
confession
What was the covenant made with Noah?
God promised to never again destroy the earth with a flood
What is another word for passions?
feelings
What is a venial sin?
a less serious, that damages our relationship with God but doesn't sever it
What vocabulary word means a formal release from guilt, forgiveness of our sins?
absolution
What is a covenant?
a solemn promise, or fortified oath concerning the future
What is a habit?
a repeated behavior that becomes part of our nature
What is a mortal sin?
A grave sin in which we freely choose to break or sever our relationship with God
What does ex nihilo mean?
Out of nothing
What was the covenant with Abraham?
(Wasn't taught but I am curious if any of you know?)
God would offer protection and land to Abraham and his descendants, but they must follow the path of God.
What vocabulary word means feeling sorry for having offended God?
repentance
What is the three criteria for a mortal sin?
1) grave sin
2) full knowledge that it is wrong
3) gives complete consent and does it anyways
Say the Act of Contrition.
say the act of contrition