Faith and Fellowship
The Big Book says this “may be the code of AA,” and it’s what we try to practice in all our affairs.
This is the first word of Step One in the Big Book.
What is “We”?
This term is used in the Big Book as a flexible concept of a Higher Power.
What is “God as we understood Him”?
This chapter describes the early struggles and founding of AA, beginning with Bill’s story.
What is “Bill’s Story”?
Tradition One says “Our common welfare should come first;” this is what holds AA together.
What is unity?
According to the 12 & 12, the word “spiritual” appears this many times in the first 164 pages of the Big Book.
What is over 40 times?
This is the page number in the 4th edition Big Book where “How It Works” begins.
What is page 58?
This spiritual principle is tied to Step One and involves admitting the truth about our alcoholism.
What is honesty?
This chapter is often read at meetings and outlines the steps and spiritual principles of the program.
What is “How It Works”?
This tradition says AA ought never be organized, but may create this to serve those it is responsible to.
What is tradition seven?
In the Big Book, this “kit of spiritual tools” is mentioned as being laid at our feet.
What is the Twelve Steps?
The Big Book says this is the “main problem of the alcoholic.”
What is the mind (or “centered in the mind rather than the body”)?
The principle of Step Six is often called this, meaning being ready to let go of defects.
What is willingness?
This chapter is written specifically to help the spouse or partner of an alcoholic.
What is “To Wives”?
The tradition says “Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place Principal’s before personalities.”
What is tradition 12?
The Big Book says “we are undisciplined,” so we let God do this.
What is discipline us (from Step Eleven)?
This Big Book chapter outlines how an alcoholic can recover physically, mentally, and spiritually.
What is “The Doctor’s Opinion”?
The spiritual principle of this step involves confession of your faults to yourself, God, and another human being.
What is Step 5?
This chapter addresses people who may still doubt they are “real” alcoholics.
What is “More About Alcoholism”?
According to Tradition Two, who is the ultimate authority in an AA group?
What is a loving God is he may express himself in the group conscience?
The 12 & 12 says this tradition ensures the group survives even when personalities clash.
What is Tradition Two?
“We are people who normally would not mix” is found in this chapter about unity in diversity.
What is “There Is a Solution”?
This word is used in the Big Book to describe a spiritual awakening or change.
What is a psychic change?
This chapter discusses what it means to carry the message to others.
What is “Working With Others”?
When were the Twelve Traditions formally adopted?
What is At AA's first international convention in 1950.