God
Who is the first person of the Blessed Trinity
God, The Father
Who committed the first sin on earth?
Adam and Eve
Who committed the first sin ever?
The bad angels (which we call devils)
Who do you receive in Confirmation
The Holy Spirit
Who is the third person of the Blessed Trinity
What (not Who) is the Blessed Trinity
The Blessed Trinity is one God in 3 Divine Persons
What sin resulted from the first sin and how to we get it taken away?
Original Sin, taken away by Baptism
When did the Holy Spirit first come to dwell within you?
Baptism
Who received the first Confirmation?
The apostles and the Blessed Mother
When is Pentecost Sunday celebrated in our Church liturgical year?
Pentecost Sunday is celebrated 50 days after Easter.
What are the natures of Christ
Nature of God and Nature of Man
What is sin?
Sin is disobedience to God's laws.
What is a mystery (note the 2 important things to remember)
A mystery is a truth
A truth that we cannot fully understand.
What is the name of the first Confirmation?
Pentecost
How does the Bishop confirm you? (he does something, what is it called that he does, he uses something)
Bishop places his hand on your forehead
This is called the "laying on of hands"
He anoints the forehead of the candidate with Sacred Chrism
Why did God create you, His plans for you after you die?
God created us to be with Him forever in eternity in Heaven in the next life
What are the 3 things necessary for a sin to be mortal
It must be serious
The sinner must know it is serious
The sinner must willfully choose to do the sin
What are the 2 types of actual sin and describe what they are?
Venial sin- which is a less serious offense against the law of God
Mortal sin - which is a serious offense against the law of God
What are the 3 main ways to get grace?
Prayers, Sacraments, and Sacrifices
What does the Bishop and the Confirmano/a say during the rite of Confirmation?
Bishop - (Confirmation name) Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Candidate - Amen
Bishop - Peace be with you
Candidate - And with your spirit
God created you to do what in this life, now, here on earth
To know, love, and serve God now in this life
What is actual sin?
Actual sin is any willful thought, desire, word, deed, or omission forbidden by the law of God.
What are the main mysteries of our Catholic faith
Unity and Trinity of God
The Incarnation
Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus
What is a Sacrament (list 3 things of importance)?
A Sacrament is
- a visible and effective sign
- instituted by Christ
- to give grace (entrusted to the Church through which we share in God's grace)
Name the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Piety, Fortitude, Fear of the Lord