The Bible
John the Baptist was a precursor sent to...
prepare the way for Jesus
How many Gods are there?
One
What was the first gift of God's love to us?
Creation/He created the world
What does the Church help us do with our faith?
receive, support, and nourish our faith
Faith is a ______________ from God.
gift
When did Jesus begin his public life?
When he was baptized on the banks of the Jordan River
How many Persons are in the Trinity?
Three
In whose image and likeness did God make us?
God's
Name one way the Church helps our faith grow.
Prayer, Mass, sacraments, community, etc...
What are the three things we need to do for faith to be complete?
believe, accept, and respond
In the Old Testament, God made a _______________ between God and his people.
covenat
creator
What does having free will mean?
We have the ability to choose to do good or choose to sin.
Why does the Church say that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are inseparable even though they are distinct Persons?
They are united in who they are and what they do because they are the one God and their love is inseparable.
True or False
God forces us to believe in Him.
False. Faith involves our free will.
The Church venerates both the Old and New Testaments as _______________ by God.
inspired
The Holy Spirit ___________________.
guides us
love God, love others, care for creation, pray, serve others, worship, etc...
The _________________ is both a prayer and a visible sign of discipleship.
Sign of the Cross
Name two ways our faith can grow stronger.
prayer, service, receiving the sacraments, participating in Mass, etc...
Why was Jesus' baptism significant?
He set an example of obedience and reconciliation with God.