Faith Words 1
What is the Kingdom of God?
The Kingdom of God is the power of God's love active in our lives and in our world.
What is Original Sin?
Original Sin is the first sin committed by the first human beings.
True or False:
As human beings we are created to respond to sin.
False
As human beings we are created to respond to God's goodness and love.
What is sin?
Who gave us the perfect example of living out holiness?
Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity and God's only son, gave us the perfect example of living in holiness.
Grace is a participation, or sharing, in God's life and friendship.
What is Church?
Church is the community of people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in Him, and follow His teachings.
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Our conscience enables us to make _______________.
Our conscience enables us to make right choices.
True or False:
Through His mercy, especially in the sacrament of Confirmation, God forgives our sins if we are truly sorry and have a firm desire not to sin again.
False:
Through His mercy, especially in the sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance, God forgives our sins if we are truly sorry and have a firm desire not to sin again.
As members of His Church, we are to proclaim the Good News by doing what?
As members of His Church, we are to proclaim the Good News by what we say and do.
Natural Law is the law of God within us (written on our hearts), which is known by human reason.
What is Free Will?
Free Will is God's gift to human beings of the freedom and ability to choose what to do.
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Our ________________ is a great sign of our human dignity.
Our conscience is a great sign of our human dignity.
True or False:
Venial sin is the first sin committed by the first humans.
False:
Venial sin is a less serious sin that weakens our relationship with God.
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Original sin is the first sin committed by the first humans.
Which person in the Blessed Trinity guides us to live out holiness?
The Holy Spirit guides us to live out holiness.
What is Conscience?
Conscience is our ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong.
What is Eternal Life?
Eternal Life is a life of happiness with God forever.
True or False:
Because of Original Sin, we are subject to ignorance, suffering, and death.
True
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In the sacrament of ________________ we receive God's grace.
In the sacrament of Baptism we receive God's grace.
How can you use your conscience and free will to choose the right path(holiness) to find happiness with God?
One can freely choose to follow the example(s) Jesus gave us on how to live holy lives, develop our God-given gifts, learn from our past mistakes, and boldly proclaim the Good News and the Kingdom of God by making good and right decisions.
What is Holiness?
Holiness is a participation in God's goodness and a response to God's love by the way we live.
What is Human Dignity?
Human Dignity is the value and worth that we share because we are all created in God's image and likeness.
True or False:
Individuality and cultural differences that make us unique should be considered cause for teasing others.
False:
Individuality and cultural differences that make us unique should be respected.
A sin is a mortal sin when what three conditions are present?
A sin in a mortal sin when the three following conditions are present:
1) The sin is about a serious/grave matter.
2) We commit the sin knowing that it is seriously wrong.
3) We commit the sin completely of our own free will.
What are some examples of experiences that can help form our conscience to help us make correct decisions when in difficult situations.
Some experiences that can help us to form our conscience are: practicing compassion and justice, reflecting on personal mistakes and their consequences, and/or studying scripture/praying, asking questions from our elders and learning from their mistakes.