Chapter 1
What is prayer?
The lifting of our minds and hearts to God
What is the main reason for our existence?
So, we can share in His eternal holiness, goodness, and happiness forever.
To be good and loving.
Because God loves us.
Love, serve, and adore/know God.
God creates our souls in his ________ and _________
God creates our souls in his image and likeness
Redemption means:
a) through confession we are relieved of original sin
b) we are closest to God after receiving communion
c) Jesus brought us back from Satan
d) Jesus opens up the gates of heaven for everyone
Redemption means:
c) Jesus brought us back from Satan
-Jesus suffered death on the cross to make satisfaction to the Divine Justice, to God the Father, for the sins of the world, and to restore to men the grace of God, and to re-open the gates of heaven.
What is Saint Odilo the patron saint of?
The poor souls in purgatory.
What are 2 types of prayer?
Mental & Vocal
What are some of God's perfections?
Omnisicient (all-knowing)
Omnipresent (all present)
Omnipotent (almighty)
All good, self-existing, perfect
What symbol did Saint Patrick use to describe the Trinity?
Shamrock
Incarnation means:
a) Jesus rises from the dead
b) Mary conceived Jesus
c) Son of God took on human form
d) Actual sin we commit ourselves
Incarnation means:
c) Son of God took on human form
What saint used a shamrock to describe the trinity?
We have not prayed properly, or because God sees that what we are praying for is not good for us.
What does the Trinity mean?
Three distinct person in God:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
How do we make our bodies temples of the Holy Spirit?
By knowing, loving, and serving God
Why did Jesus choose the terrible sufferings throughout his life?
Jesus chose to suffer terrible moments:
first, to show His love for us
second, to show us the evil of sin
What is a saint?
A saint is a person recognized for exceptional holiness of life. Someone the church has canonized. We KNOW they are in heaven.
What are the four reasons to pray?
ACTS:
Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, & Supplication
What symbol did St. Patrick use to describe the Trinity?
Shamrock
What do our Guardian Angels do?
Protect us from harm and evil
What are the 2 natures of Jesus Christ?
The 2 natures of Jesus Christ are Divine and Human
What are the 3 days of the Halloween Triduum?
All Souls Day
What is a litany?
Name the 3 archangels and match them to their titles (messenger, protector, healer)
Michael- Protector
Raphael- Healer
Gabriel- Messenger
What is the sin of Adam called?
Original sin
What does the Resurrection teach us?
-Jesus is truly God
-We too, shall rise from the dead.
What is a vigil?
Vigil is a period of prayer and watchful waiting, often before a significant feast day or a special event.
-A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.