1.2: Discipleship (Paschal Mystery)

Question 1

Who is called to be Holy

Answer 1

Everyone

Question 2

Holiness

Answer 2

State of goodness in which a person is freed form sin and evil so they can love like God loves

Question 3

What are the 3 Dimensions of Holiness?

Answer 3

1.) Reveals God’s Holiness
2.) Consecration
3.) Morally Pure

Question 4

Reveals God’s Holiness

Answer 4

Creation is beautiful
Humans are sacred- made in God’s image

Question 5

Consecration

Answer 5

Specifically- Objects/people can be dedicated to God’s sacred service
Generally- All baptized Christians are ‘consecrated’

Question 6

Morally Pure

Answer 6

Free from sin
Requires a ‘clean’ heart and conscience

Question 7

What are the 4 aids to Holiness

Answer 7

1.) Intellect Free Will
2.) Self-Reflection and Interiority
3.) The Chruch
4.) Grace

Question 8

Intellect and Free Will

Answer 8

Natural Law is written in the soul of every person
Human reason ordains us to do good and avoid sin

Question 9

Self-reflection and Interiority

Answer 9

Self-examination of conscience to improve one’s spiritual life
Relies on well-formed conscience

Question 10

The Church

Answer 10

Sacraments unite us to Christ and the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Members of the Churhc provide strength, hope, and support
Opportunities for education, prayer, community, and service

Question 11

Grace

Answer 11

Free and undeserved help God gives us to respond to His call to holiness

Question 12

Growing in Holiness requires…

Answer 12

Going to Mass even when its not “convenient”
Making time for prayer
Making God the most important thing in your life
Making sacrifices to take care of other people

Question 13

Virtue

Answer 13

Habitual and firm disposition to do the good
- Allows us to give the best of ourselves to others

Question 14

The Goal of a virtuous life is…

Answer 14

To Become like God

Question 15

To Become like God and live a Virtuous life you must…

Answer 15

Perfect intellect and will
Order our passions
Guide our conduct according to reason and faith

Question 16

To build Virtues, desires you must have include….

Answer 16

Intentionally practice the virtue
Requires being in situations that test your ability to use the virtue
Be willing to sacrifice

Question 17

The 3 things we receive from God (we are not able to get them ourselves)

Answer 17

1.) Faith
2.) Hope
3.) Charity

Question 18

Faith

Answer 18

Belief in God and all He has revealed to us, because He is truth itself

Question 19

Hope

Answer 19

Desire and expectation of God’s promise of eternal life and the grace to attain it

Question 20

Charity

Answer 20

Love of God above all else and love of our neighbor for His sake

Question 21

4 types of Grace

Answer 21

1.) Sanctifying Grace
2.) Actual Grace
3.) Sacramental Grace
4.) Charism

Question 22

Sanctifying Grace

Answer 22

First received through Baptism and gives us share in the divine life
Permanent (habitual) disposition that orients us toward God
Heals our sin and restores our friendship with God

Question 23

Actual Grace

Answer 23

God’s daily intervention and support for us

Question 24

Sacramental Grace

Answer 24

Specific to the direct encounter with God experienced in each of the 7 sacraments

Question 25

Charism

Answer 25

Special grace unique to each individual person
Intended to be shared with others to build up the church

Question 26

We cannot be Holy without…

Answer 26

Being Disciples of His love

Question 27

What are the 3 ways to become better Disciples of Jesus

Answer 27

1.) Pray for the coming of the Kingdom of God and work toward that goal
2.) Practice the Theological Virtues
3.) Practice the Works of Mercy (Matthew 25 - The Sheep and the Goats)

Question 28

7 Works of Corporal Mercy

Answer 28

1.) Feed the Hungry
2.) Clothe the Naked
3.) Give Drinks to the Thirsty
4.) Shelter the Homless
5.) Visit the Imprisoned
6.) Care for the Sick
7.) Bury the Dead

Question 29

7 Works of Spiritual Mercy

Answer 29

1.) Instruct the Ignorant
2.) Admonish the Sinner
3.) Counsel the Doubtful
4.) Bear Wrongs Paitently
5.) Forgive Offenses Willingly
6.) Comfort the Afflicted
7.) Pray for the Living and the Dead

Question 30

Laity

Answer 30

Référés to all members of the Church who are not ordained as bishops, priests, or deacons

Question 31

The primary role of Jewish priests in Jesus’ time….

Answer 31

Lead the worship in the Temple (animal sacrifices)
Served as judges, teachers, and scribes

Question 32

What did Jesus do as a High Priest…..

Answer 32

Offered a single sacrifice for the forgiveness of all sin
Taught us how to pray: personal and communal, praise, thanksgiving, petition, humble and honest
Taught us how to sacrifice: dedicating His life for the good of others

Question 33

Prophets are the ______ of God

Answer 33

Mouthpiece

Question 34

How to participate in Christ’s prophetic ministry

Answer 34

Be a witness to Christ in words and actions
Use Charisms to bring about God’s Kingdom

Question 35

Evangelize

Answer 35

Announce the Good news of Jesus Christ

Question 36

How to be a witness to Christ words and actions

Answer 36

Evangelize
Know the bible
Share your own experiences of God’s grace

Question 37

How to use Charisms to bring God’s Kingdom

Answer 37

Chose Christina Service projects that use your unique talents
Share God’s love, mercy, and justice through your talents
Work for justice in your community, the nation, and the world

Question 38

Prayer

Answer 38

The lifting up of one’’s mind and heart to God

Question 39

Metanoia

Answer 39

Change of Heart, Repentance, or Spiritual Conversion

Question 40

6 forms of prayer

Answer 40

1.) Eucharistic Adoration
2.) Petition
3.) Contrition
4.) Intercession
5.) Thanksgiving
6.) Praise

Question 41

3 Expressions of Prayer

Answer 41

1.) Vocal Prayer
2.) Contemplation
3.) Meditation

Question 42

Acedia

Answer 42

Form of spiritual sloth or carelessness of heart in communicating with God

Question 43

The ‘Dark Night’ of the Soul

Answer 43

St. John of the Cross used this term to describe feeling abandoned by God
‘Dark Night’ can be a blessing in disguise, drawing us into closer communion with God

Question 44

Ignatian Meditation

Answer 44

Using one’s imagination to dive into a story from he bible
Experience a very real encounter with God
Guide for those who want a deep relationship with Christ, His bride, and the Church

Question 45

Theological Virtues

Answer 45

Virtues associated with salvation resulting from the grace of God
-Faith, hope, and love,