Basic Knowledge
What is the purpose of the Fruits of the Spirit?
It binds everything together in perfect harmony.
The church wants ______ for all of humanity.
Salvation
How are belief and faith connected?
We believe in something without proof
True or False: the fruits of Love are Joy, Peace, Mercy.
True
What is the first book in the Bible?
Genesis
Is Catechism is a guide book of Catholic believes that, when studied, understood, and followed lead people closer to God?
True
What does the Armour of God do?
It protects mind from despair
What is the basis of Faith?
- believing that God's word is true
- committing entire self to God
What is the example that we are commended to follow?
"Loved one another as I have loved you"
Where did Adam and Eve live at the beginning of the world?
The garden of Eden
How does God communicate the truth for salvation?
God uses human authors to communicate to the people through their own experiences.
What is the Church's Hope?
Salvation for all men and unity with Christ.
What does it mean to be "in communion"?
When people share similar beliefs about communion, it is what brings people together.
What are the four forms of God's love?
Mercy, Grace, Forgiveness, and Joy
Before Jesus started preaching, what was his job?
Carpenter
What are the four interpretations of the Eucharist?
Protestants believe the bread and wine is symbolic, others believe in consubstantiation, where the body and blood are always in the bread and wine. Catholics believe in transubstantiation which is the change of the bread and wine to body and blood. Orthodox believe same as Catholics but call it a mystery.
Give 2 Catholic definition of Hope.
Answers vary:
- desire the kingdom of heaven eternal life
- trust in God
- sustains life
- our desires to point towards good
- keeps us away from discouragement
How can followers commit their entire self to God?
List the gifts from the Jesus covenant.
mercy, forgiveness, grace, and joy
Besides preaching, name an activity Jesus did while travelling in Galilee?
Healing the sick and casting out demons.
How does the Eucharistic covenant relate to covenants in the Old Testament?
Jesus is the mediator God promises the Holy Spirit to guide us to salvation. We are asked to Love Jesus and follow hi as a condition. The Eucharistic meal is a sign. The community takes a counter-culture form as one of Love where servant-leadership is the model.
How do we learn on Hope as a safety net?
We trust in God, not our own strength, we rely on the grace of the Holy Spirit. Hope keeps us from discouragement. Hope is the "steadfast anchor of the soul..."
What is the church's definition of faith?
Belief that doing God's will, will lessen suffering in life
Why are the gifts from the Jesus covenant important?
They show how to follow in Jesus's steps. It shows the importance of kindness and second chances, as well as treating people like how you would want to be treated.
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
John 11:35 Jesus wept.