Who God Is
What four qualities describe who God is?
God is almighty, all-good, all-knowing, and all-present.
What does it mean to be made in God’s image and likeness?
We are created to think, choose, and love as God does.
Are men and women equal in dignity?
Yes, men and women are equal in dignity.
Who committed the first sin?
Adam and Eve.
Which saint learned about God through study and debate and refused to deny her faith?
Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
What does it mean that God’s glory is above the heavens?
God is above all creation in power and glory.
What two gifts do humans have because they are made in God’s image?
Reason and will.
How are men and women different?
They have different gifts but were created to help each other.
What is the name for the first sin committed by humans?
Original Sin.
What did Saint Catherine convince philosophers of?
That there is one true God.
What is divine providence?
God’s guidance of all events within the universe according to His wisdom and eternal law.
What is the difference between a soul and a spirit?
A soul is united with a body; spirits exist without bodies.
What does the love between a husband and wife reflect?
The love of the Blessed Trinity.
How does Original Sin affect our reason?
It darkens our reason.
How can we share the truth of God like Saint Catherine did?
By telling others that God is almighty, all-good, all-knowing, and all-present.
What does “almighty” mean?
It means God is all-powerful and can create all things visible and invisible.
What are passions?
Desires and emotions that draw us toward something or repel us from something.
What is “dignity”?
The quality of being worthy of respect and care because we are made in God’s image.
How does Original Sin affect our will?
It weakens our will.
What does it mean to live as a “gift of love”?
To love and serve others as Jesus did, giving of ourselves for their good.
What does it mean to be created in God’s image?
No. God is present everywhere, but He is fully present in the Eucharist.
Why did God give us reason and passions?
To help us choose what is good and avoid what is evil.
What is the purpose of marriage according to God’s plan?
To give oneself in love, help each other grow in holiness, and raise children in faith.
How does Original Sin affect our passions?
It disorders our passions and makes it harder to choose what is good.
What did Jesus teach is the Greatest Commandment?
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind… and love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-39)