Chapter 1: The Invitation to Communion
Who is the eternal Word of God?
Jesus
What do we call the mystery of one God in three Divine Persons?
The Blessed Trinity
Who is the Creator of everything?
God
Does every living thing have a soul?
Yes.
What kind of chasm was created between us and God due to Adam and Eve's Original Sin?
An infinite chasm.
Who can satisfy our desire for happiness?
God alone.
Who are the three Divine Persons of the Blessed Trinity?
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Did God create out of nothing or something?
Nothing
Which people have dignity?
All people.
Can we do anything to make up for Original Sin on our own?
No.
What are the two parts of the Bible?
The Old and New Testaments.
What are the three theological virtues?
Faith, Hope, Charity
Who lives in Heaven?
God, the angels, and the saints.
What is true love?
Choosing the good of the other.
Who is the Father of lies?
The Devil.
What does the Old Testament reveal? What did it get us ready for?
How God created us, how we fell, ad how God prepared us for the coming of Christ?
Which theological virtue makes it possible for us to trust in God's goodness and His plan for us?
Hope
Who has dominion over the entire earth?
Us, humans.
What can our rational souls do?
Think, choose, and love.
Original holiness.
What does the New Testament focus on?
The life of Christ and the early church.
Which theological virtue strengthens us to love like God loves?
Charity
Why did God create Heaven and earth?
To share His love.
What is the word we use for the honor and respect owed to people?
What were Adam and Eve in harmony with before sin?
The world, themselves, and each other.