Faith
Church
Worship
Bishop
Confirmation
100

Where can we find the teachings of the catholic church?

scripture, tradition and the Magisterium

100

What are the 4 marks of the church?

One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic

100

what is prayer?

turning the heart toward God and having a living relationship with God

100

What is the sacred chrism and why is it used?

an oil mixed with fragrance and consecrated by the bishop to be used for confirmation.  the oil is a sign of abundance and joy, heals and cleanses.

100

what is mortal sin?

a grave infraction of the law of god that destroys charity.  to be mortal it must: grave matter, full knowledge and full consent 

200

What is scripture and how do we understand it?

Scripture is the inspired word of God, as found in the Bible 

200

What are the 3 central teachings of our Church concerning the Blessed Virgin Mary?

Immaculate conception, perpetual virginity, the assumption

200

What are various ways to pray?

vocal prayer, meditation and contemplative prayer

200
Why does the bishop anoint in the form of the cross?

to remind us that we belong to Christ and we must defend our faith with gratitude

200

what is a venial sin?

offends and wounds but does not destroy

300

Define the mystery of the trinity

it is the central mystery of our Catholic faith.  There are 3 divine person in one God; the Father, son and holy spirit

300

Name the 10 commandments?

1.I am the Lord your God; you shall not have strange Gods

2. Shall not take the Lord's name in vain

3. Keep holy the Lord's day

4. Honor your father and mother

5. Shall not kill

6. Shall not commit adultery

7. Shall not steal

8. shall not bear false witness against your neighbor

9. shall not covet your neighbor's wife

10. shall not covet your neighbor's goods

300

What is the Pascal Mystery?

Christ's work of redemption accomplished by his passion, death, resurrection and glorious ascension

300

How is Christ present in the Eucharist?

he is present in a unique and incomparable way.  he is present in a true, real and substantial way in his BODY, BLOOD, together with his soul and divinity

300

what is the sermon on the mount?

it is the first sermon given by Jesus Christ -found in Matthew chapters 5-7

400

When did Jesus' disciples first experience the gift of the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit came upon the disciplines on the feast of Pentecost, fifty days after easter.

400

how does the Bishop confirm? what will he say?

He extends his hands over the person and says,

"Carson, be sealed with the gift of the holy spirit"

(Amen) "Peace be with you" (and with your spirit)

400

What is a sacrament?

a visible sign instituted by Christ to give grace

400

name the 7 gifts of the holy spirit

Wisdom

Understanding

Knowledge

Fortitude

Counsel

Piety

Fear of the lord

400

name the 12 fruits of the holy spirit

charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self control, chastity

500

what is conscience?

our God-given capacity to understand the law of God written on the heart of every human

500

Define the meaning of virtue 

Virtue is the power of God to accomplish some kind of moral good

500

Name the 7 sacraments

Baptism, communion, confirmation, penance, anointing of the sick, holy orders and matrimony

500

what are the 4 cardinal virtues

prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance

500

what are the 7 corporal works of mercy?

feed the hungry

give drink to the thirsty

clothe the naked

shelter the homeless

visit the imprisoned

visit the sick

bury the dead