Blessed Trinity
Who are the 3 persons in the Blessed Trinity?
The Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is God, the 3rd person of the Blessed Trinity
Why did Jesus start the church?
To lead all people to Heaven
What do you do when you pray?
Talk to God
What is sin?
an act that disobeys God
Who told us about the Blessed Trinity?
Jesus
When was the Holy Spirit sent for the first time?
On Pentecost, 50 days after Jesus rose from the dead.
HOW did Jesus start the Church?
By choosing 12 apostles to follow him and carry on the church
What should we tell God when we pray?
First, that we adore Him and thank Him for all He does for us.
Second, beg for His forgiveness.
Third, ask for His help for us and others.
How do you know what God wants you to do?
He tells us in the Ten Commandments
How do you show your faith in the Blessed Trinity?
By making the Sign of the Cross
What is Grace?
A gift from God. It makes our soul pleasing to God and helps us live as children of God.
What did Jesus give his church?
the truths about our faith and the 7 sacraments
Who should we pray for?
Family, priests and teachers, the Church, those who have died.
Will God forgive all your sins?
Yes, if you are really sorry for them.
What part of the word Trinity tells us that is stands for THREE persons?
Tri tells us three
How does Grace help us live as children of God?
It gives light to our mind and strength to our will to do good and avoid evil.
Who did Jesus give special power to?
St. Peter
Why should we pray for priests, teachers or other leaders?
They have an authority to lead and influence many people and we want them to do so with with God's will in mind.
Why should we be sorry for our sins?
Because they hurt God and because Jesus suffered and died on the cross for us and for our forgiveness
Explain how to correctly make the Sign of the Cross. Include what hand to use and what words to say in each step.
Use your right hand. Touch your head and say "in the name of the Father". Touch your chest/abdomen and say "the Son". Touch your left shoulder and say "and the Holy". Touch your right shoulder and say "Spirit". Then say Amen
How do we receive grace?
Through the sacraments, prayer and good deeds.
Who takes the place of St. Peter today?
The Holy Father in Rome, the Pope
Do we pray to anyone besides God? Why?
Mary because she is our Mother in Heaven. Angels and Saints because they are in the presence of God and we seek their intercession/help
What do we say when we say the Act of Contrition.
We tell God we are very sorry for offending/hurting Him because we love Him and we hate our sins. We promise to try never to sin again.