Article 14 & 15
Article 21 & 22
Article 23 & 24
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Why is Sacred Scripture a good source to gain assurance of God’s existence?
It is written through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
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What did St. Ignatius of Loyola mean when he said “find God in all things”?
Every experience of our lives can make us aware of God’s presence if we devote time and energy to reflecting on our experiences.
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What two things of our human nature help us to learn more about God?
Our human reason and intellect.
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What is Revelation?
Revelation is God’s self-disclosure to us.
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Why do we view suffering as redemptive?
Because Jesus’ death redeemed (saved) humanity from sin.
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Why is the domestic church the foundation of the Christian life?
Family is where we first learn about our faith.
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Why does all creation reflect God’s glory?
Because they are of Divine Origin.
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Through prayer we can ask the Saints to help us, but we must keep in mind that all prayer is directed to whom?
God
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Other than it makes good sense to, why do we believe in God?
Because God is trustworthy.
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What does the Holy Spirit do to our daily experiences?
The Holy Spirit transforms them into powerful encounters with God’s wisdom and love.
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What can we study in order to know God better?
Scripture (Bible) Lives of the Saints Church Teaching & History
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What does the Old Testament reveal about God?
The Old Testament tells how God reached out to our ancestors in faith.
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What will God do out of the most desperate and seemingly hopeless situations?
God will bring forth new life and hope.
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What can family members help us to do?
They can encourage us to grow in faith and stand by us during times of doubt and confusion
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Why is there no real disagreement between faith and science?
Because both are gifts from God.
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Why do we often seek the help of the saints?
We ask for their prayers for guidance in our lives.
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What two human faculties can we use to understand our faith more fully?
Human Reason & Moral Conscience
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What is the purpose of a daily examen?
Increase awareness of God’s Presence.
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Why does Sacred Scripture use a variety of images to represent God?
No single image can fully capture who God is.
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What does the New Testament reveal about God?
The New Testament tells of God’s final and full Revelation in Jesus Christ.
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What did St. Anselm mean by “faith seeking understanding”?
Faith is a sure and certain gift from God/we are able to use our human faculties to understand our faith more fully.
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