Terms 1
someone who does not believe in God
atheist
coversion
What is monotheism?
yes, God hopes we choose to accept this gift but we are free to refuse
to go beyond
transcend
the community of people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and are called to follow his teachings
Church
Give an example of monotheism.
Christianity; Judaism; Islam
Who fulfilled God’s plan for humanity?
Jesus
the forgiveness of sins and the restoration of humanity’s friendship with God
salvation
God making himself known to us through his words and deeds
Divine Revelation
What is polytheism?
a religion with the belief in many gods
Was St. Paul always a follower of Jesus?
no, he used to make fun of Christians but then he had a conversion
a participation, or a sharing, in God’s life and friendship
grace
the gift from God that enables us to believe in God, to accept all that he has revealed, and to respond with love for God and others
faith
What is one message from the story?
Always have faith; God is always there for you; Don’t wait until something bad is happening to have a relationship with God
Give an example of polytheism.
Hinduism
Whose descendants became God’s “Chosen People?”
Abraham and Sarah’s
Give a summary of the story.
Private Dillon Beatson was an atheist who made fun of Catholics. He surprised himself one day by calling out to God to save him when his plane was crashing. He survived and another pilot did not. Private Beatson became a Catholic.
During which sacrament are faith and grace given to us?
Baptism