32 Questions Flashcards
What is sanctifying grace?
It is a divine gift that makes us children of God and heirs of heaven.
How many sacraments are there
There are seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.
Do the sacraments always give grace?
The sacraments always give grace if we receive them with the right disposition.
What is Sin?
Sin is any willful thought, desire, word, action, or omission forbidden by the law of God.
What is a mortal sin?
A mortal sin is thinking, desiring, saying, doing, or failing to do something against the law of God. It’s a serious offense.
Do we merit (deserve) hell for one mortal sin?
Yes, we deserve hell for committing one mortal sin.
What is a venial sin?
A venial sin is thinking, desiring, saying, doing, or failing to do something against the law of God. It’s a less serious offense.
What is the sacrament of reconciliation or confession or penance?
Penance is the sacrament by which sins committed after Baptism are forgiven through the absolution of the priest.
How many things are necessary to make a good confession?
Five things are necessary: 1. Examine your conscience, 2. Be truly sorry, 3. Make purpose of amendment, 4. Confess your sins, 5. Accept your penance.
What happens if I don’t confess a mortal sin during confession?
If I don’t confess a mortal sin, then I commit a more serious sin, called Sacrilege.
What sins are we obliged to confess?
We confess at least all our mortal sins, telling their kind, the number of times we committed each sin, and any circumstances changing their nature.
What is the Holy Eucharist?
The Eucharist is a sacrament that contains the true, real, and substantial presence of the body, blood, soul, and divinity of our lord Jesus Christ.
Who is in the Tabernacle?
Jesus is the Tabernacle, with his Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity
Who do we receive in holy Communion?
In Holy Communion, we receive our Lord Jesus Christ, true God, and true Man.
What is the Holy Mass?
The Holy Mass is the Sacrifice of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ which is offered at our altars in remembrance of the Sacrifice of the Cross.