Where do charisms come from?
God / Holy Spirit
What can we do to earn grace?
Nothing
Which of these is NOT one of the Charism categories that we studied in class: Communications, Organization, Lifestyle, Financial, Healing?
Financial
Name the four temperaments (each of which is a gift from God!).
choleric, sanguine, melancholic, phlegmatic
What are the three Theological Virtues?
Faith, Hope, Charity
Charism is a __________ word meaning __________. a.) Latin, Spirit b.) Greek, Spirit c.) Latin, Gift d.) Greek, Gift
D
Greek, Gift
Grace is a participation in the _________ of God, and calls us to a vocation to eternal _________ in Heaven. (same word for both)
Life
How many charisms are identified in Scripture and the Summa as being the "most common" charisms given to the baptized? (hint: between 10-25)
24
By natural gifts, we mean those that were given us when we were created, what are often called _________." (think: physical strength, charm of personality, athletic ability)
talents
The word 'cardinal' used for the Cardinal Virtues comes from a Latin word meaning _______? Explain why.
Hinge - all other virtues hinge…
Explain one way in which charisms are different from natural talents? (Given in your text.)
1.) Charisms are not inherited from/dependent our genetics/birth parents.
2.) Charisms are supernaturally empowering (ex. Doctors who also have a charism of healing)
3.) Charisms cannot be used for evil purposes, while natural talents can be.)
There are two types of grace - sanctifying grace and actual grace. Which of the two are infused by the Holy Spirit into your soul at baptism?
Sanctifying
The Creative Charisms focus on creative activity that orders and beautifies and include the charisms of craftsmanship, writing, and what other form of creative art form?
Music
(instrumental and vocal)
"Spiritual gifts are those that come to us with new life in Christ, by virtue of the ________ ________ dwelling in us."
Holy Spirit
What are the four cardinal virtues?
Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, Justice
When we operate out of (use) a charism, we usually experience a specific "feeling". Name one of these that would indicate we are truly operating out a charism… (learned from text)
1. We feel energized.
2. We feel as if we have "found our place" in life.
3. We are fruitful and effective without undue strain and struggle.
4. We feel a joyful satisfaction.)
How many primary lists of gifts from the Holy Spirit are included in the New Testament. (1, 2, or 3)
3
What are the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit?
fear of the Lord, piety, knowledge, understanding, counsel, wisdom, and fortitude
"Our gifts are not primarily gifts from God to us; they are gifts from God ________ us."
through
What are the four types of humility?
metaphysical, ontological, spiritual, psychological
How many charisms does St. Thomas Aquinas list in his summa?
14
“God's free initiative demands man's free _____________.”
response
What is the primary difference between the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the many varied Charisms?
7 gifts are for your to keep, charisms meant to be used for others
"Grace builds on ____________." -St. Thomas Aquinas
nature
What three Sacraments leave an indellible (unable to be removed) mark on a person's soul? (That person is henceforth eternally "marked" for a special calling.
Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders