Knowing God
How do we get to know Jesus?
By reading the Gospels
What is the Bible all about?
God's plan to save humanity.
What does it mean to be Holy?
To be free of Sin
How do we know God exists?
Through natural and divine revelation.
What did Jesus say is the greatest commandment of all?
To love God with all your heart, soul, mind, strength and to love your neighbor as yourself.
Why do we need to know God?
We need to be loved and accepted.
The Second Coming of Christ is called?
Parousia - The Last Day of Judgment
What is a Creed?
Name two Creeds.
A Creed is a Profession of Faith
The Apostles Creed / The Nicene Creed
What does Jesus' name mean?
What does the word Messiah mean?
God Saves
Anointed One
The Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus is known as what?
The Paschal Mystery
What is a Covenant?
A mutual agreement between God and humans.
Who is the author of the Bible? Who inspired humans to write the Bible?
* God is the author.
* The the Holy inspired humans to write the Bible.
What is another word for faith?
How do we express our faith?
Trust and belief
Believing in everything that God reveals.
God is our _____________________
Jesus is our ___________________
The Holy Spirit is our _____________
Creator
Savior
Sanctifier (making us Holy)
Catholic faith is centered on?
Jesus Christ and the Eucharist
How did God reveal Jesus to us? Explain?
Sacred Tradition (The Apostles)
and Sacred Scripture (the Bible)
What is the difference between the Old and the New Testaments?
Old - The story of creation and the Jewish people.
New - The life, teachings and death of Jesus Christ.
Define the Blessed Trinity
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Why is there evil in the world?
Is God responsible?
God gave us "free will."
No! We are responsible for our own actions. To choose between good and bad.
What does Jesus teach us about our enemies?
To love them and to pray for them.
God sent Jesus to do what for us?
To save us from sin and death and give us eternal life.
Who received the 10 Commandments from God?
Name the the first three Commandments.
Moses
1. We believe in ONE God.
2. Do not use God's name in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day.
For our salvation we need to believe in what?
Jesus and His Resurrection
The best two statements of defining who God is?
God is Truth
God is Love
What are the Five Stages of Confession?
1. Examination of Conscience
2. Confession 3. Contrition
4. Absolution 5. Penance