God Creates Us
How many days did it take for God to create the Earth?
6 days, he rested on the 7th day
Who were the first two people on Earth?
Adam and Eve
The Ten Commandments are tools for living peaceful and loving lives. What is the First Commandment?
I am the Lord you God; you shall not have strange gods before me
Fill in the blank: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ___
What color do priests wear during Ordinary Time?
Green
What book is the creation story in?
Genesis
Adam and Eve were blessed with original holiness but they gave into temptation and disobeyed God's command. What did this result in?
Original Sin
Christians believe that the Old Testament is God's communication of himself to us through words and deeds. What is this called?
God's Revelation
Fill in the blank: Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown ___.
Mercy
One common devotion practiced during Ordinary Time is praying the Rosary. What are the three main prayers of the Rosary?
1. Our Father
2. Hail Mary
3. Glory Be
There is only one God, yet he reveals himself as Three distinct Persons: God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. What are these Three Persons known as?
The Trinity
What is the desire to do something wrong?
Temptation
What is an agreement between God and his people called?
A covenant
Which of Jesus' sermons gave us the Beatitudes?
The Sermon on the Mount
Ordinary Time is when we try to live our lives the way Jesus wants by focusing on the seven sacraments. What are they?
Baptism, Reconciliation, the Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick
When God was creating the universe he used words to call things into being and he uses words to name them. What is an example of what God said?
"Let there be light" - he called this "day"
"Let there be a dome in the middle of the waters" - he called this the "sky"
What is the sin a person commits when they say no to God?
Personal Sin
Ex. Disobeying the 10 Commandments
The story of salvation on Earth begins with Abraham. He is considered a holy person by three of the world's religions. Which three religions?
1. Judaism - Jews
2. Christianity - Christians
3. Islam - Muslims
Fill in the blank: Jesus gave God's direction for us under the New ___ with the Beatitudes.
Law
Ordinary Time consists of the days of the Church calendar that are not set aside for which liturgical seasons? (Must get at least 3/4 correct)
1. Lent
2. Easter
3. Advent
4. Christmas
What is one way we show belief in the Trinity?
1. Praying the Sign of the Cross
2. Praying the Glory Be
What do we call the state of being basically good but having the tendency to sin?
The Human Condition
Fill in the blank: The Old Testament tells the story of how God formed his people before the time of Jesus. It teaches us the Old ___ in preparation for the Gospel.
Law
Sacramentals are sacred signs instituted by the Church that help us grow in the grace we receive in the sacraments. What is one example of a sacramental?
1. Rosary
2. Medal
3. Crucifix