Beliefs About God
Three Divine 'Persons'
Trinity
What does Genesis 1 describe?
The creation of the earth in 6 days
Describe what parables are?
Short stories with a moral
What does Holy mean?
Sacred and belongs to God
Opening prayer is included in which part of the mass?
Introductory Rites
What is Atonement?
The belief that because Jesus died on the cross, God and humans could be reconciled
Ability for humans to make their own decisions
Free Will
What is the moral in the parable of the sheep and the goats?
See God in all people
What does Catholic mean? (3 parts)
Church is universal, present everywhere, everlasting
Readings and sermon is part of the...
Liturgy of the Word
Describe Jesus' Ascension
Jesus greeted his disciples 40 days after his resurrection and then went up towards heaven
What is a Soul?
A non-physical part of humans that lives on after death
Which parable has the moral, forgive and you will be forgiven?
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
What is a diocese?
A group of parishes overseen by a bishop
Which term describes the bread changing into the body of Christ?
Transubstantiation
God is all powerful
Omnipotent
Which term means all humans are created in God's likeness?
Imago Dei
Moral Absolutism is...
Universal truths, unchangeable, what God commands is morally right and what he forbids is morally wrong
Worship with a set pattern of words and actions is called?
Liturgical Worship
Communication and cooperation between different faith groups is called?
Interfaith Dialogue
Latin for 'creation out of nothing'
Creator Ex Nihilo
Describe the teaching of Thomas Aquinas
Human nature is essentially good and do not have a tendency to commit evil or sinful acts.
Which term describes moral attitudes that change or adapt over time or depending on situations?
Moral Relativism
Describe the word Sacrament?
An outward sign of inward grace
Why do Catholics offer Mass for the Dead? (4 Parts)
Shortens time in purgatory, cleanses the soul, can no longer pray for themselves, bring comfort to family and friends.