The Community of God
What is involved in salvation i.e. What does it mean to be in a state of salvation
Union with God
How can we respond to God's call i.e. what is our response?
Faith
The disciples of the Lord, being filled with the Holy Spirit, went to every part of the world and _________.
Proclaimed the Gospel
The ______ is the body of Christ
Church
Who was entrusted by God to offer sacrifice for the sanctification of Israel?
Aaron (and his sons)
When do we profess our faith in the saving power of Christ’s death and resurrection during the Holy Qurbana?
During the Epiclesis -> “We offer You thanksgiving with joy and hope, in Your Church redeemed by the precious blood of Your Anointed One.”
The proclamation of the ______is the door through which we came into faith.
Gospel
Name the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Humility, Self-Control, Chastity, Generosity, Gentleness
Christ is the head through which power flows to the members of the church (the rest of the body)
Name one of the functions of the priests in the Old Testament.
1. offer sacrifices to the Lord
2. be a mediator between God and his people
3. be a witness to God's holiness
4. teach the people of Israel about the Commandments and other statutes through Moses
What is the two-word idea conveyed by St. Peter when he says, “But you a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own?”
Divine election - that we have been brought together by God himself
Name the two dimensions of faith.
Individual and social
What is the purpose of fruits and gifts that we have received through the Holy Spirit?
Build up the church, make it grow, invoke the Gospel.
How is the fellowship in the Church reinforced?
Participating in His body and blood of the Eucharist and partaking of one bread and one cup.
What is the highest form of worship that can be offered to God?
The Holy Qurbana.
How do we obtain salvation through the Holy Spirit?
Sacraments are the means to obtain the forgiveness of sins and salvation, or eternal life, given by Jesus.
Why is Metanoia necessary for faith?
Repentance is necessary for us to be saved to move away from sin and towards salvation.
Why do we consider ourselves the temple of God?
We received the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit lives within us especially within our hearts and it is important to keep ourselves clean.
How does one as a member of the Church contribute?
Use the grace and gifts from God to serve a unique function in the Church. Do good and share with others what we have.
How did Jesus complete the initial sacrifices by Aaron and his descendants?
How does one become saved?
We should believe that Jesus is the Savior of the world, and live according to His words. This means obeying the Ten Commandments and embodying the Word of God in our lives.
If faith is unintelligible through the human mind, why should we have faith?
Faith is founded on the belief that the Word of God will be done. Faith is grounded in a deep relationship of love with God by surrendering our mind and heart.
How can we live according to Holy Spirit and so that we can be led (3 parts)?
Through the commandments of God, directions of the Church, and our mentors.
Can you love Jesus without loving the Church or vice versa? Why or why not?
Cannot separate Jesus from Church because Jesus is central (the head) of the Church body. Jesus is integrated within the Church by leading, teaching, and sanctifying.
How do we become a priestly people (common priesthood)?
Through Baptism and sharing in the royal priest hood of Christ and is maintained through acts carried out with the Holy Spirit.