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The Ascension
Suffering
Living a Spiritual Life
Discipleship
Prayer
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What is the Ascension?
The rise of Christ into heaven on the 40th day after the Resurrection.
100
What is the significance of the martyrs to the Church today?
The seeds of the Church were watered by the blood of the martyrs.
100
How do we accept and live the grace of redemption?
By practicing the virtues of faith, hope, and love, and by praying for the coming of the Kingdom of God and working toward the goal
100
Living as a disciple of Jesus means following his teachings, and reading ______ to better understand them.
Scripture
100
How does scripture relate to prayer?
Scripture is a source and guide for prayer.
200
What is Pentecost?
When Jesus promises to be with us forever and sends his spirit to keep his promise.
200
What is the value of suffering in our life?
We become closer to God, and each other.
200
How can we answer God's universal call to holiness?
Through the way we live our everyday life, which include our actions, prayer life, and Communion.
200
What is evangelization?
Spreading the Gospel through our words, and especially our actions.
200
What is the highest form of prayer?
contemplation
300
How does Jesus' Ascension relates to us?
Jesus leads the way to where we one day hope to be.
300
Why does a loving God allow suffering?
Our faith is strengthened in suffering.
300
What is the best source of spiritual nourishment?
Eucharist and Prayer
300
Living as a disciple of Jesus means constantly seeking _____ of heart, and life which involves constantly working to better ourselves.
conversion
300
What is the best use of our time from a Christian perspective?
There is no better use of our time than to spend it with God.
400
What is the significance of the Assumption?
Mary leads the way, through example, and shows that it is completely possible for an average person to be accepted into heaven.
400
What is Paul's perspective in suffering?
He rejoices in his sufferings because they bring him closer to Christ, He said "when I am week He is strong"
400
How can we form, follow and protect our consciences so that we can better trust them to lead us closer to God?
Through the teachings of the Church, and listening to teachings with an open mind.
400
Define Stewardship.
Supporting our Church with our time, talent, and treasure.
400
What is the significance of the Our Father in the world of Christian prayer?
The Our Father forms a basis for the Church's understanding of the value of prayer.
500
How can we understand the idea that Jesus "opens the gates of heaven" for us?
He overcomes the barrier separating humanity from God.
500
Name 3 ways suffering brings us closer together as humans.
We must ask for help. We are humbled. We are more compassionate toward those who make mistakes.
500
What is the first commandment?
Worshiping, and loving God as Jesus taught us.
500
Explain in detail what being a disciple of Christ is.
Following the teaching of Jesus, loving God, regularly receiving the sacraments, and spending daily time in prayer.
500
Briefly explain the following forms of prayer: adoration, intercession, lectio divina, praise, and thanksgiving.
adoration- expressing love for God before the Eucharist intercession- praying for the needs of others lectio divina- holy reading praise- expressing a love for God through song thanksgiving- expressing gratitude for our blessings