Chapter 1
The laws given to us by God are called what?
The laws given to us by God are the TEN COMMANDMENTS or the DECALOGUE.
What is the ability to let go of things when God asks us?
DETACHMENT is the ability to let go of things when God asks us.
What is the acronym to help us remember the 4 topics/subjects of prayer?
ACTS
What are the two types of sin?
The two types of sin are MORTAL SIN and VENIAL SIN.
What is the belief that creatures have supernatural powers?
SUPERSTITION is the belief that creatures have supernatural powers.
What is prayer?
PRAYER is the raising of the heart and mind to God, or a conversation with God.
What is a saint?
A SAINT is a holy person, especially someone declared by the Church to be in heaven.
Our ability to know and judge what is right and wrong.
The ability to know and judge what is right and wrong is our CONSCIENCE.
What is the sin of worshipping something other than God?
The sin of worshipping something other than God is called IDOLATRY.
What is the Church Triumphant?
The CHURCH TRIUMPHANT describes the saints in heaven.
What is the sin of lacking reverence or proper respect for God called?
IMPIETY is the sin of lacking reverence or proper respect for God.
What are the 3 types of prayer?
1. VOCAL prayer
2. CONTEMPLATION/CONTEMPLATIVE prayer
3. MEDITATION/MEDITATIVE prayer
What are the 3 conditions necessary for a sin to be a mortal sin?
1. Freely chosen
2. Grave matter
3. Full knowledge
What is the willful denial of a truth of faith called?
The willful denial of a truth of faith is called HERESY.
What are the 4 topics/subjects of prayer?
1. Adoration/praise
2. Contrition
3. Thanksgiving
4. Supplication