I Believe in the Holy Spirit
God the Holy Spirit is the Third Divine Person of the Blessed Trinity. True or False?
True
God invites all people into communion with him. True of false?
true
Through the ____, the Holy Spirit continues Jesus' mission of the salvation of souls.
A. Church
B. saints
C. clergy
A. Church
The mark of the Church that explains that she is founded on the Apostles, whom Jesus chose to be the first bishops.
A. One
B. Holy
C. Catholic
D. Apostolic
D. Apostolic
Jesus' resurrection is celebrated on what day?
A. Palm Sunday
B. Holy Thursday
C. Good Friday
D. Easter Sunday
D. Easter Sunday
In Baptism, we receive the seven ____.
A. names of the Holy Spirit
B. superpowers
C. gifts of the Holy Spirit
C. gifts of the Holy Spirit
wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, fear of the Lord - Isaiah 11:1-2
Being in a ____ means that the Holy Spirit and sanctifying grace dwell in out souls.
A. temple
B. sacrament
C. state of grace
C. state of grace
At Baptism, we are called to participate in the threefold mission of Jesus. Which of these roles is not part of this mission?
A. priest
B. parent
C. prophet
D. king
B. parent
We live as priests like Jesus when we make sacrifices to show our love for God and others
We live as prophets when we share God’s truth with others by what we say and how we live
We live as kings like Jesus by conquering sin in our lives and serving others
The mark of the Church that explains that she was given the whole means of salvation and that all are called to belong to the Church.
A. One
B. Holy
C. Catholic
D. Apostolic
C. Catholic
What day do we celebrate the crucifixion and death of Jesus?
A. Palm Sunday
B. Holy Thursday
C. Good Friday
D. Easter Sunday
C. Good Friday
The Holy Spirit is created by the Father and the Son. True or False?
False
God was not created. He always existed and always will.
____ are graces that encourage and prompt us to do virtuous actions and to avoid sin.
A. Actual graces
B. Sanctifying graces
C. Sacramental graces
A. Actual graces - enlighten our reason and strengthen our will to do good and avoid sin
Sanctifying grace: grace through which we share in God’s love and life
Sacramental graces: graces that are unique to each sacrament. Build on the sanctifying grace we receive and bring us into a fuller life with God
What event starts the New Testament?
the birth of Jesus
Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
The mark of the Church that explain that she is the Bride of Christ and has been made pure and set apart for God.
A. One
B. Holy
C. Catholic
D. Apostolic
B. Holy
What day do we celebrate the Washing of the Feet and Last Supper?
A. Palm Sunday
B. Holy Thursday
C. Good Friday
D. Easter Sunday
B. Holy Thursday
____ is a title for the Holy Spirit because he comforts us.
A. Consoler
B. Counselor
C. Paraclete
A. Consoler
Counselor: a title for the Holy Spirit that shows He is sent to teach us, guide us, and remind us of the truth Jesus reveals
Paraclete: a title for the Holy Spirit that means “he who is called to one’s side” - he is our helper
Name three sacraments.
Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist/First Communion, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Matrimony
Who spoke through the prophets?
the Holy Spirit
The mark of the Church that explains that she comes from and worships the one true God, has one founder and Savior, and has one soul. The Church is also united because all members share in one Baptism, one faith, and one worship especially in the Sacraments and under the leadership and authority of the pope.
A. One
B. Holy
C. Catholic
D. Apostolic
Bonus points: Who was the first pope?
A. One
Bonus: Peter
What day do we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to celebrate Passover?
A. Palm Sunday
B. Holy Thursday
C. Good Friday
D. Easter Sunday
A. Palm Sunday
Name one symbol of the Holy Spirit.
water (new life), oil (heals), fire (purifies), clouds/light (overshadows us and lights our way), dove (hope)
How do we lose our state of grace?
by committing mortal sin
Our state of grace can be regained by receiving absolution during Reconciliation, including doing penance.
The Church receives its authority from ____.
Jesus Christ
Miss Grace and Miss Faith are ____.
A. priests
B. religious sisters/nuns
C. deacons
D. lay people/laity
D. lay people/laity - members of the church who are not called to the priesthood or religious life but who share the faith in their everyday life.
Priest: men who are ordained and assist the bishops in teaching, governing, and sanctifying.
Deacon: ordained ministers of the Catholic Church as a sacramental sign to the Church and to the world of Christ who came "to serve and not to be served."
Religious life (religious sisters and religious brothers): people who dedicate their lives to Jesus through prayer and service by taking vows.
How many days is the Easter season?
Bonus points: how many days into the Easter season is Jesus' Ascension? What day of the week is it?
50 days - ends with Pentecost which is when the Holy Spirit descended upon the the Virgin Mary and the Apostles - Acts 2: 1-36
Bonus: 40th day, Thursday