The Purpose of Man's Existence
Who made us?
God made us!
What do we mean when we say that God is the Supreme Being?
When we say that God is the Supreme being we mean that he is above all creatures.
Is there only one God?
Yes, there is only one God
What are angels?
Angels are created spirits, without bodies.
What is man?
Man is a creature composed of body and soul, and made to the image and likeness of God.
What must we do to gain the happiness of Heaven?
To gain the happiness of Heaven we must know, love, and serve God in this world.
What do we mean when we say God is eternal?
When we say that God is eternal, we mean that He always was and always will be, and that He always remains the same.
How many persons are there in God?
In God there are three divine persons -- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
What are the chief creatures of God?
The chief creatures of God are angels and men.
What commandment did God give Adam and Eve?
God gave Adam and Eve the commandment not to eat the fruit of a certain tree that grew in the Garden of Paradise.
From whom do we learn to know, love, and serve God?
We learn to know, love, and serve God from Jesus Christ, the son of God, who teaches us through the Catholic Church.
What do we mean when we say that God is all-knowing?
When we say that God is all-knowing we mean that He know all things, past, present, and future, even our most secret thoughts, words, and actions.
What do we mean by the Blessed Trinity?
By the Blessed Trinity we mean one and the same God in three Divine Persons.
What do we mean when we say that God is the Creator of Heaven and Earth?
When we say that God is the Creator of heaven and earth, we mean that he made all things form nothing.
What happened to Adam and Eve on account of their sin?
On account of their sin Adam and Eve lost sanctifying grace and the right to heaven, and were driven from the Garden of Paradise.
Where do we find the chief truths taught by Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church?
We find the chief truths taught by Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church in the Apostle's Creed.
What do we mean when we say that God is all-present?
When we say that God is all-present we mean that He is everywhere.
Name the first person of the Trinity
God the Father
Did all of the angels remain faithful to God?
No, not all the angels remained faithful to God; some of them sinned.
What has happened to us on account of the sin of Adam?
On account of the sin of Adam, we come into the world without grace, and we inherit his punishment.
Say the Apostle's Creed
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What do we mean when we say that God is almighty?
When we say that God is almighty we mean that He can do all things.
Name the third Person of the Trinity
The Holy Spirit
What happened to the angels who remained faithful to God?
The angels who remained faithful to God entered into the eternal happiness of heaven, and these are called good angels.
Was any human person ever free from original sin?
The Blessed Virgin Mary was free from original sin, and this favor is called her Immaculate Conception.