God as Father
God the Creator
The Beginning of Creation
Miscellaneous
Angels
100
What name to describe God seldom appeared in the OT?
Father or 'Abba'.
100
What was God's motivation when He created Heaven and earth?
Love.
100

Is the Church against the use of science to study the origin of the universe since we already have a creation story in the Bible?

No.

100
What are the names of the 3 angels mentioned in the Bible?
Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael.
100
What does the word angel mean?
messenger
200
We are incorporated into the Mystical Body of Christ and adopted by the Father through what?
Baptism.
200
Which person of the Trinity is the Creator?
God the Father.
200

When did time begin?

Time began with creation.

200

True or False. God created human beings so that they could bring more happiness and joy to his life.

False. God is perfect and in need of nothing. He is perfectly good and happy in and of himself. He created us out of love for us, not to bring himself happiness.

200
Which angel leads the Heavenly army in the battle against the forces of Satan?
St. Michael
300
The Our Father is sometimes called what?
The 'perfect prayer' or the Lord's Prayer.
300
How does God create differently from how we create?
He creates from nothing, whereas we create from things that already exist.
300

Is it more important to know HOW God created the universe, or WHY God created the universe?

It is more important to know WHY.  God created so that we could share in his love.

300
What is God's Preservation?
It refers to the continued existence and maintenance of created things.
300
Which angel accompanied Tobit?
Raphael
400
How did many Israelites react to Christ when he referred to himself as the Son of God or spoke of God as Abba?
They were shocked and thought of it as blasphemy.
400
Who is the "giver of life"? (Be specific.)
The Holy Spirit
400

What is it called when all three Persons of the Trinity are present and act according to his own unique property?



Divine Economy.

400
What is God's Providence?
God's plan for His creation.
400
Which angel appeared to Zechariah?
Gabriel.
500

What is the point of praying the words "Our Father, who art in Heaven"?

To get us to focus on the eternal goal of Heaven instead of the temporary things of earth.

500
What does it mean to say God creates 'ex nihilo'?
God creates 'out of nothing.'
500

What is polygenism? Does the Church support this belief? Why or why not?

The belief that there were many sets of first parents on earth. No. We believe all humans descend from Adam and Eve which implies that we are all one family, inheriting original sin, and in need of salvation.

500
What is God's Government?
God guiding his creation to attain their final purpose. (It is the implementation of his plan.)
500
How many choirs of angels are there AND what are the names of the top two in the hierarchy?
9; seraphim and cherubim
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