The Communion of Saints
What does “catholic” mean? (BSQ 27.11)
Catholic means "universal" or "for all"
What is a sacrament? (BSQ 28.1)
A sacrament is an outward sign instituted (begun) by Jesus Christ to give us grace.
What is a miracle? (BSQ 17.1)
A miracle is something wonderful which can only be done by the power of God
What is the Immaculate Conception? (BSQ 29.1)
The Immaculate Conception is the title for Mary, the Mother of God, because she was free from Original Sin from the very first moment of her life
What is the Resurrection? (BSQ 25.2)
The Resurrection is when Jesus rose from the dead. We celebrate this on Easter Sunday
What is a disciple? (BSQ 25.1)
A disciple is a follower or student of Jesus
When do we receive the Holy Spirit for the first time? (BSQ 26.4)
We receive the Holy Spirit for the first time when we are baptized
What is a mystery? (BSQ 17.3)
A mystery is something we believe because God has told us it is true but we do not fully understand it.
What is the Incarnation? (BSQ 17.4)
The Incarnation is the mystery of God becoming man.
What is Heaven? (BSQ 30.1)
Heaven is the place of perfect happiness with God forever
What is a martyr? (BSQ 27.9)
A martyr is someone who dies for his faith in Jesus
When the Host is broken into several parts, is the Body of Jesus Christ broken? (BSQ 22.4)
When the Host is broken into several parts, the Body of Jesus is not broken; it remains whole and entire in each of the parts (even the tiniest crumbs)
What is a sacrifice? (BSQ 19.1)
A sacrifice is something that is offered to God
What are the Stations of the Cross? (BSQ 19.5)
The Station of the Cross is a devotional prayer during which we think about the suffering and death of Jesus.
What is Purgatory? (BSQ 30.2)
Purgatory is when souls cleansed of all venial sin and prepared for Heaven. Purgatory is temporary
What is a saint? (BSQ 27.10)
A saint is a holy soul who loved and served God very much on earth and after their death went to heaven
What three things are necessary before receiving Holy Communion? (BSQ 24.1)
1. Be in a state of grace (free from mortal sin)
2. Believe it is truly Jesus you are receiving
3. Fast for one hour before receiving Holy Communion (no food or drink - other than water and medicine)
What is the Gospel? (BSQ 21.2)
Gospel means "good news"; the Gospels tell the sotry of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
What is the Ascension? (BSQ 25.3)
The ascension is the return of Jesus to Heaven forty days after He rose from the dead
What is Hell? (BSQ 30.3)
Hell is a place for souls that chose to turn their back on God in this life. Hell is forever.
What is a pope? (BSQ 27.3)
A pope is a man whi is head of the entire Church on earth. He is the successor of St. Peter. He is the chief leader and teacher of the Catholic Church
When during the Mass do the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus? (BSQ 22.1)
The bread and wine become the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus at the Consecration
What is the Creed? (BSQ 21.4)
The Creed is a statement of what we believe about God and his Church. Credo is Latin for "I believe"
What is the Assumption
The Assumption is what happened to Mary at the end of her earthly life where she was assumed, body and soul into heavenly glory.
What is the Communion of Saints? (BSQ 30.4)
The Communion of Saints refers to the all the members of the Chruch - those on earth, those in Heaven, and those in Purgatory.