Sin
An attraction to choose sin
temptation
Blessed are the merciful, for _____
they will be shown mercy
What is the message of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
That we should always help those in need, even to the point of making sacrifices
The freedom to decide when and how to act
Free will
Blessed are they who _____, for they shall be comforted
mourn
What happened in the Parable of the Prodigal Son? Who does the Father represent? Who does the son represent?
A son spends his inheritance on sinful things before repenting and returning to his father, who welcomes him back. The Father represents God, and the son represents us when we sin.
What is a sin?
A thought, word, action, or inaction, that breaks God's law
Blessed are the ____ in spirit, for theirs is _____
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven
When we love God, trust Him, and respect all people, we receive this gift in our hearts
peace
What is a venial sin?
A wrong choice that only hurts one's relationship with God
What is the beatitude about longing for righteousness?
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness/justice, for they will be satisfied
What is justice?
Respecting others' rights, and giving them what is rightfully theirs
What is a mortal sin?
A very serious sin, that breaks one's relationship with God
What is the beatitude about persecution?
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven
What is the Kingdom of God?
the power of God's love, active in the world (and in our lives)