Life's Big Questions
What is our purpose?
to know, love, and serve Jesus in this world, so we can be happy with Him forever in heaven
What is the Trinity?
One God, Three Persons
1. God the Father
2. Jesus the Son
3. The Holy Spirit
Think of it like these are different names for the same God, and each name teaches us something about God!
What is a reason Jesus came to earth?
1. free us from Original Sin
2. open the gates of heaven
3. show us how to love Him and each other
What are the four Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
What are the 2 parts of the Bible?
Old Testament and New Testament
What is the only thing that will fill our deepest desires?
God!
How does Original Sin affect us today?
2. It causes our temptation to sin.
How are Jesus and the Holy Spirit connected?
The Holy Spirit = Jesus
The Holy Spirit is Jesus' Spirit alive in us and all around us.
How does reading the Gospels help us to hear Jesus speaking to you today?
When you know how Jesus speaks and acts in the Gospels, you can recognize His voice and presence today.
Who is our Pope right now?
Pope Leo XIV
How can faith and reason help us understand the Bible?
Faith - that God speaks through the Bible
Reason - to study and learn about God through His Word
What is salvation history?
The story of God saving humanity through Jesus.
The story continues even today!
True or False: God the Father created Jesus when Jesus was born.
FALSE!
Jesus and God the Father are the same God! The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have always existed as one God, even before creation.
After the Gospels, what is most of the New Testament about?
The early Church
Why do we do a "Saint of the Week"?
1. To learn the lives of the Saints
2. To be inspired by how others have followed Jesus
3. To think about what Saint name we will choose for our Confirmation name
How can science and philosophy help us know God is real?
They give us logical, intellectual reasons for God's existence
What two things did God give all humans?
Free will - the ability to make your own choices
Intellect - the ability to think
Name at least 2 of the titles of Jesus we talked about
Preacher, Healer, Teacher, Miracle-worker, Son of Man, Christ
God is real, God loves you, and God wants a close relationship with you forever
What does the season of Advent mean?
preparing for Christmas, renewing our hope in Jesus, making our hearts ready for Jesus
What is the difference between why God allows natural evil versus moral evil?
Natural evil happens because it is a part of the natural world that God created. (illness, death, natural disasters)
Moral evil happens because God respects people's free will to choose bad. (gossip, murder, stealing)
What is a covenant?
Bonus: Can you name someone in the Bible that had a covenant with God?
an agreement which brings about a relationship of commitment between God and his people.
Why does each one of us need Jesus?
1. For our salvation (to go to heaven)
2. To show us how to truly love and forgive
3. So we can become who He made us to be
4. To be connected to a community and be part of a bigger than ourselves
5. He loves us!
What is one way the Passover is like the Mass?
slaves to Egypt --> slaves to death
sacrifice an unblemished lamb --> Jesus, the Lamb of God, sacrifices Himself
eat the lamb and unleavened bread -->
drink wine, Jesus’ blood / eat bread, Jesus’ body
Remember what God did with this meal --> Remember what Jesus did with this meal
Which is more important in the Bible: Christmas or Easter?
Easter!
While it is important that Jesus was born, He was born so that Easter could happen. Jesus' Resurrection is the most important event in the Bible.