Nature of God
How many gods are there?
One
What is man?
Man is a rational creature composed of body and soul and created by God.
What is sin?
Turning away from God.
"God, I know what you want, but I will do what I want."
What is a sacrament?
A visible sign of God’s invisible grace
A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Christ, to give us grace.
Why do we believe that the Catholic Church is the one true Church?
Because it is the only Church established by Jesus
How many Persons are there in God? What are their names?
There are three persons in God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Why should we care for our soul?
We should care for our soul because it is immortal.
It will go to Heaven or Hell when we die.
What is mortal sin?
+ 3 things necessary to commit mortal sin
A grave sin that separates us from God.
1.You must disobey God in a serious matter.
2.You must know that it is wrong.
3.You must freely choose to do it anyway.
What is the Sacrifice of the Mass?
It is the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Calvary, made present when the priest repeats the words of consecration spoken by Jesus over the bread and wine at the Last Supper.
The Sacrament of the Eucharist.
When did the Holy Spirit descend upon the Apostles?
On Pentecost Sunday, fifty days after Easter.
What is the Blessed Trinity?
The mystery of Three Persons in One God
What is grace?
Grace is God’s life in us.
A free gift from God.
What do we call the sin to that Adam and Eve submitted the rest of humanity and for which they lost sanctifying grace?
Original Sin
List the 7 sacraments
Baptism
Communion (Eucharist)
Confirmation
Confession (Penance, Reconciliation)
Anointing of the Sick
Matrimony (Marriage)
Holy Orders
Name four things that you need to do as an adult in the faith (in the Church)?
Receive frequently the sacraments of confession and Holy Communion.
Avoid sin.
Preach my faith with my life.
Defend my faith when necessary.
Who is Jesus Christ?
The Second Person of the Trinity
The Son of God
How do you lose grace?
By committing mortal sin.
Should you receive Holy Communion in the state of mortal sin?
NO!! If you do, you commit sacrilege
What did Baptism do for you?
Removes original sin
Made me a child of God
Gave me a share of God’s life (sanctifying grace)
What are the Four Marks of the Church?
One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.
The nature of Jesus
Both God and Man
Why did God make us?
To know, love, and serve Him in this life; and to be happy with Him forever in Heaven.
What is sacrilege?
A grave sin. Misuse a holy place/person/thing (for ex. the Eucharist).
What happens in the Sacrament of Confirmation?
The Holy Spirit comes upon us and strengthens us to be soldiers of Christ that we may spread and defend the Catholic faith.
We receive the plentitude of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation by receiving the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
List the 10 commandments
1. I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have other gods besides me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day.
4. Honor your father and mother
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.