Catechism Questions Flashcards
Who made us?
God made us.
Who is God?
God is the Supreme Being who made all things.
Why did God make us?
God made us to show forth His goodness and to share with us His everlasting happiness in heaven.
What must we do to gain the happiness of heaven?
To gain the happiness of heaven we must know, love, and serve God in this world.
From whom do we learn to know, love and serve God?
We learn to know, love, and serve God from Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who teaches us through the Catholic Church.
Where do we find the chief truths taught by Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church?
We find the chief truths taught by Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church in the Apostles’ Creed.
What do we mean when we say that God is the Supreme Being?
When we say that God is the Supreme Being we mean that He is above all creatures.
What do we mean when we say that God is eternal?
When we say that God is eternal we mean that He always was and always will be, and that He always remains the same.
What do we mean when we say that God is all-knowing?
When we say that God is all-knowing we mean that He knows all things, past, present, and future, even our most secret thoughts, words, and actions.
What do we mean when we say that God is all-present?
When we say that God is all-present we mean that He is everywhere.
Does God see us?
God sees us and watches over us with loving care.
What do we mean when we say that God is almighty?
When we say that God is almighty we mean that He can do all things.
Is there only one God?
Yes, there is only one God.
How many Persons are there in God?
In God there are three Divine Persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
What do we mean by the Blessed Trinity?
By the Blessed Trinity we mean one and the same God in three Divine Persons.
