10.2.1

Question 0

What does ‘the church as the means to salvation’ mean:

Answer 0

Sacrament of baptism which washes away original sin and makes a person a member of the Church

Sacrament of reconciliation where a person truly repents of their sins

Penitential right of the mass which gives people a chance to confess sins and receive absolution

Sacrament of confirmation makes a person a full member of the church and gives them gift of Holy Spirit

Question 1

Why the church as the means to faith is important for Catholics:

Answer 1

Teaches the ‘one true faith’ handed down from the apostles

Faith of the church brings salvation and eternal life in heaven

Local parish churches provide a place where people can learn about the Catholic Church

Church, through the sacraments, priests and lay people provides people with support and strength

Question 2

Why the church as the means to salvation is important for Catholics:

Answer 2

Without salvation, a persons sins stop them from having close contact with God

Only way that people can have eternal life with God

Gives Catholics a clear route to salvation

Shows salvation is a continual process

Question 3

What does ‘the church as the means to salvation’ mean:

Answer 3

Sacrament of baptism which washes away original sin and makes a person a member of the Church

Sacrament of reconciliation where a person truly repents of their sins

Penitential right of the mass which gives people a chance to confess sins and receive absolution

Sacrament of confirmation makes a person a full member of the church and gives them gift of Holy Spirit