Lesson 1
Who is the one true God and Savior of all people?
God
What do we call the truths that God has revealed to us?
faith
Are there any gods other than the one true God?
no
What do we call people who say there is no God?
Atheists
We come to know what God revealed about Himself through Sacred Scripture, not Sacred Tradition.
False
What is it called when God tells us about Himself through words and actions?
Divine Revelation
What is a Creed?
A statement or profession of our faith
What are some things people sometimes treat like gods?
Money
Fame
Beauty
Nature (sun, moon, earth)
Why do some atheists say we should only believe in what we can see?
They think only what we see with our eyes is real
A divine mystery of our faith might contradict reason.
False
What is the holy Word of God written in the Bible called?
Sacred Scripture
Name the two Creeds that are especially important in the Church.
The Apostles’ Creed
The Nicene Creed
What is a divine mystery?
A truth about God that we must believe even if we cannot fully understand it
Why can’t science answer all questions about life?
Science can explain how things happen, but not why things happen
What happens when you put God first in your life?
When I put God first in my life, I share in His love. Then my desire to put other things before God will not be important.
What do we call the Church’s teachings passed down from the Apostles?
Sacred Tradition
What are the three parts of the Creed about?
The Father, who creates us
The Son, who saves us
The Holy Spirit, who gives us grace and guides the Church
Who are the three Divine Persons of the Blessed Trinity?
The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit
Why do some atheists say a good God cannot exist?
Because of the evil and suffering in the world
Name one truth you have learned about God through the Bible.
God created the world and everything in it. God loves His people and keeps His promises. God sent Jesus, His Son, to save us. God forgives those who repent and turn back to Him. God is merciful and compassionate.
Who has the authority to teach God’s truths today in the Church?
The pope and the bishops, this is called the Magisterium
What happens when we profess the Creed?
We enter into communion with the Blessed Trinity
We show our belief in God and His truths
What does the Blessed Trinity show us about God’s love?
God is a perfect communion of love
The Father and the Son give themselves to each other, and the Holy Spirit comes from that love
God invites us to share in His love
How does God allow suffering but still bring good from it?
God permits suffering to bring a greater good
Jesus’ Crucifixion is an example of God bringing good out of evil
God’s love and plan are bigger than our understanding
Name one truth you have learned about God through the teachings of the Church.
God loves every person unconditionally. God is always with us, even when we are scared or suffering. God created everything and called it good. God forgives us when we are sorry and ask for forgiveness.
God gave us free will to choose right from wrong. God wants us to love others as Jesus loves us.