Knowing God
What do we call all the beautiful things God made—like animals, sky, and people?
Creation
Jesus was sent by God the Father to save us. What is one special name we use for Jesus that means “the one sent to save”?
Messiah, Savior, chosen one
The Bible tells us God made us in His image. Is this in the Old Testament or the New Testament?
Old Testament
Jesus is both true God and true man. Who is His mother?
Mary (also accept: Mother of Jesus or Son of Mary)
The Church is called the Body of Christ. How do we become part of it? Hint: one of the 7 sacraments
through Baptism
We learn about God by reading the Bible at home or at church. True or false?
True
God is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. How many Persons are in God?
three persons
God made every person with a special purpose. What does God want us to do with our lives?
To love Him and love others.
Mary said “yes” to God and was free from sin from the very beginning. This is called the Immaculate Conception. Why was Mary special?
She was full of Grace and free from original sin
Long ago, who were some of the first members of God’s Church family?
Jesus, Mary, and the apostles.
What special book tells us the stories of God and His people?
the Bible
By listening to Jesus’ teachings, we learn how to live as God’s what?
Faith is something God gives us, but we also choose to use it. What is faith?
Trusting and believing in God.
Jesus taught people about God when He was about 30 years old. He helped the poor, the sick, and everyone in need. What was He teaching us?
How to live in God’s love and holiness (also accept: How to follow God or How to love God and others).
People around the world celebrate Mass in different ways, but some things are always the same. Name one thing that is similar in all Masses.
We hear God’s Word, receive the Eucharist, pray, or sing
The Apostles taught people about Jesus, and the Church still teaches those things today. What do we call those teachings?
Tradition
What do we call the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together?
Holy Trinity
God gives us something that helps us make good choices and live in His love. It’s a free gift from God. What is this gift called?
Grace
Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He didn’t stay dead. What is the event called when He rose from the dead?
The Resurrection.
What is one way the Church family is joined together?
Through Baptism / By being part of God’s family / By following Jesus
The Bible has two big parts: the first part is before Jesus came, and the second part is about Jesus and the Church. What are these two parts called?
The Old Testament and the New Testament
God is always with us in different ways: as our Creator, our Savior, and our Helper.
Which Person of the Trinity is the Creator, which is the Savior, and which is the Helper?
Creator — God the Father
Savior — Jesus the Son
Helper — The Holy Spirit
Because of Original Sin, we sometimes make wrong choices. What helps us choose to love God and others?
God’s grace and our choices to do good.
(Also accept: Grace helps us choose love, or Choosing to follow God.)
t the end of time, Jesus will ask everyone if they were good or bad and decide how they lived. This is called the Last Judgment. How do we prepare for this day?
By being faithful to Jesus, living in friendship with Him, and doing good (also accept: following God / loving others / living in God’s love).
We are called to bring Christ to the world. Which of these are ways you can serve the Church?
A) Helping at church
B) Watching TV all day
C) Praying for others
D) Eating candy
E) Going to Catholic school or religious education
Helping at church, praying for others, and going to Catholic school or religious education