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Define the mystery of the Trinity
One God is an eternal community of three Divine “Persons” (Father, Son and
Holy Spirit), separate yet fundamentally equal
What are the four Marks of the Church
One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
What is a Sacrament
A Sacrament is an outward (visible) sign instituted by Christ to give grace.
When did Jesus’ disciples first experience the gift of the Holy Spirit?
On the feast of Pentecost, fifty days after Easter.
Why does the Bishop anoint in the form of the cross?
To remind us that we belong to Christ and that we must defend our faith and never be ashamed of the Cross.
What are the foundations for Catholic Church teachings
Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium
What are the seven Sacraments?
Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony
How is Christian initiation brought about through the Sacraments
Baptism is strengthened by Confirmation and then nourished by the Eucharist.
What is Sacred Chrism and why is it used?
Oil mixed with balsam and consecrated by the Bishop used for anointing in the Rite of Confirmation.
What is the Paschal Mystery?
Jesus’ “Passover” from death to Life.
What is the Sermon on the Mount found in Sacred Scripture?
The Gospel of Matthew, chapters 5-7.
What are the three central teachings of our Church about the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Immaculate Conception
Perpetual Virginity
Assumption
Define Virtues:
The power from God to accomplish some kind of moral good.
How is Christ present in the Eucharist?
With His Body and His Blood, with His Soul, and His Divinity.
How do we develop a well-informed conscience?
In building our relationship with God, we form our conscience in harmony with the teachings of Christ through the Church and through fervent prayer.
List the 3 Theological Virtues
Faith
Hope
Love (Charity)
What is conscience?
Our God-given capacity to understand the law of God written on the heart of every human being.
Name the 4 Mysteries of the Rosary:
Joyful Mysteries: Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity of Our Lord, Presentation, Child Jesus in the Temple.
Sorrowful Mysteries: Agony in the Garden, Scourging at the Pillar, Crowning with Thorns, Carrying the Cross, Crucifixion.
Glorious Mysteries: Resurrection, Ascension, Descent of the Holy Spirit, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Luminous Mysteries: Baptism of Our Lord, Miracle at the Wedding Feast of Cana, Proclamation of the Kingdom, Transfiguration, Institution of the Eucharist.
What are the Ten Commandments?
1. I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange Gods before me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s day.
4. Honor your father and mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
List the four Cardinal Virtues
Prudence
Justice
Fortitude
Temperance
Name the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit?
1. Wisdom
2. Understanding
3. Knowledge
4. Counsel
5. Fortitude
6. Piety
7. Fear of the Lord
What are the seven corporal works of mercy?
1. Feed the hungry
2. Give drink to the thirsty
3. Clothe the naked
4. Shelter the homeless
5. Visit the imprisoned
6. Visit the sick
7. Bury the dead
What is the Sermon on the Mount?
The first public “homily” or sermon given by Jesus
Christ.
How does the Bishop confirm?
First the Bishop extends his hands over the whole group of persons to be confirmed and calls upon the Holy Spirit.
Next the Bishop lays his hand upon the head of each Candidate, anoints the forehead with the sacred chrism, and says:
“(Name)…be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The candidate responds “Amen”
Finally the Bishop says, “Peace be with you.”
Candidate responds, “And with your spirit.”
What are the Beatitudes?
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.