Creation & Fall
We are made in the _______ & _______ of God
Image & Likeness
Who appeared to Mary at the Annunciation?
Who are the 4 Gospel Writers (Evangelists)?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
What is the Paschal Mystery?
The Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus
What 3 faculties (powers) do humans have that make us different from animals or rocks?
Intellect, Will, Capacity to love
What does Theotokos mean?
God-bearer/Mother of God
Who said "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ"?
St. Jerome
What does it mean when we say "Christ descended into hell"?
He went to rescue all the just souls who were awaiting redemption
What is the inclination to sin?
Concupiscence
What is the Immaculate Conception?
The Kingdom of God
What is one way Jesus is the Passover Lamb
- He was sacrificed to save lives
- He gave his flesh to eat in the Eucharist
- His blood was shed to save lives
- He was "unblemished", pure, perfect, innocent
- His bones were not broken
What are 3 effects of Original Sin for all of humanity?
-Separated from God/Sin enters world/Concupiscence
-Intellect Darkened
-Will Weakened
What is the Assumption?
The event at the end of Mary's earthly life when she is taken up to heaven, body and soul
What does Christ's baptism foreshadow?
His Death and Resurrection
What is the significance of the Resurrection?
Shows that Jesus is truly the Son of God and because he rose from the dead he defeated death and opened up the gates of heaven for us.
Jane and Alex learn their unborn child may have a severe disability. The doctor suggests abortion as an option, citing potential challenges. What would you say to Jane and Alex based on what you know about how God created humans?
Something like: All humans are created in the image and likeness of God, therefore we are all created with inherent dignity and sacredness and a severe disability doesn't lessen a person's dignity and sacredness. It is wrong to kill a sacred human life, which is a gift from God. etc....
Why is Mary called the New Eve?
What was Jesus' final instruction to his Apostles?
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
What made the Last Supper different from normal Passover meals?
No lamb; Jesus gave himself as the lamb by giving us his flesh and blood as bread and wine. He didn't drink the fourth cup until he was dying on the cross