Sacraments p.1
What sacrament cleanses you of Original Sin and makes you a child of God?
Baptism
What sacrament forgives you of mortal sin after Baptism?
Confession
What does the word "Identity" mean?
Who you are / who you see yourself as
What is active listening?
Listening to understand
What is the Trinity?
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
What sacrament is the Body and Blood of Jesus?
What sacrament binds a man and woman together for the rest of their lives?
Marriage/Matrimony
Name 3 parts of your identity
Answers will vary
Why is it easier to talk to someone who is happy rather than someone who is sad?
When someone is happy, it is easy for them to be excited and talk, but when someone is sad - that is all they think about and don't like to talk
What is the Catholic Church?
The Church founded by Jesus Christ
What Sacrament makes a man a deacon, pries, or bishop?
Holy Orders/Ordination
What sacrament do you receive to prepare you for passage to the next life?
Annointing of the Sick?
How much of your identity is able to change?
Many parts of it - the sports you play, your interests, even your personality can change
Why do we ask open-ended questions when someone is upset? (Why do we not ask yes or no questions)
Because we want the person to talk, and yes or no questions cause them to only give a one word answer
What is one way that we can "miss the mark" and one way we can "hit the mark?"
Answers vary,
- Swearing, being mean to someone, etc
-Helping others, giving money to charity, doing your chores, etc
What is a sacrament in general?
An outward sign of an inward grace - something that shows God's grace is working in us
What Sacrament seals you with the Holy Spirit and strengthens you?
Confirmation
What is the most important part of your identity?
Being a son or daughter of God
Why?
What you do. Actions speak louder than words - even if I don't know what to say, I can still show the other person I care by how I treat them
What is the most important goal of a Christian?
To be a saint
What sacraments forgive you of venial sin?
Baptism,
Confession,
Eucharist,
Annointing of the Sick
Can someone receive the anointing of the sick only right before death?
No, also before surgery or when they are very ill
How do you earn God's love
Trick question - you don't. You never need to earn God's love. He always has and always will love you.
What are minimal encouragers?
"uh-huh"
"yeah"
"I see"
What is a prayer of petition and give an example
"God, please watch over my family and keep them safe"