Catholic Beliefs And Practices

Question 1

What is the nicene creed

Answer 1

The Catholic statement of faith

Question 2

Give 2 beliefs about god the father from the nicene creed

Answer 2

There is only one god
He is the maker of the heavens and the earth

Question 3

Give 2 beliefs about god the son from the nicene creed

Answer 3

He is consubstancial with the father
He died,was buried, resurrected and ascended to heaven

Question 4

Give a belief about god the Holy Spirit from the nicene creed

Answer 4

It is the giver of life

Question 5

Give 2 natures of god

Answer 5

Omnipotent
Transcendent
Benevolent
Omniscient

Question 6

Give a religious teaching that shows god is omnipotent

Answer 6

“Let there be light”

Question 7

Give a religious teaching that shows god is omniscient

Answer 7

“God saw that it was good”

Question 8

Give a religious teaching that shows god is transcendent

Answer 8

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”

Question 9

What is the incarnation

Answer 9

God becoming flesh in the form of jesus

Question 10

Explain why Jesus’ death is important

Answer 10

Made a bridge between humans and God, saved humans from the original sin

Question 11

Explain why Jesus’ burial is important

Answer 11

Proved Jesus actually died

Question 12

Name 3 cosmic events that happened at Jesus’ death

Answer 12

Earthquake
Darkness spread across the land from noon till 3
The temple curtain tore in 2

Question 13

Why is Jesus’ resurrection important

Answer 13

Shows there is life after death
Shows Jesus as divine

Question 14

Why is Jesus’ ascension important

Answer 14

Shows death is not the end
Shows people can live with God and Jesus in the afterlife

Question 15

In what story in the bible is the trinity present and what forms did they take

Answer 15

Jesus’ baptism
Jesus- human, God- voice, Holy Spirit- dove

Question 16

What is purgatory

Answer 16

A place where people chose to go to cleanse themselves of the effects of sin

Question 17

Why is judgement important

Answer 17

People are judged by god in the afterlife and take responsibility for their actions

Question 18

How is Jesus seen as human in the bible

Answer 18

He suffered and died

Question 19

How is Jesus seen as God in the bible

Answer 19

He resurrected

Question 20

What is redemption

Answer 20

Making up for wrong doings

Question 21

Why is the Eucharist important

Answer 21

We do it in memory of the last supper and Jesus

Question 22

Why is reconciliation important

Answer 22

Improves your relationship with God by paying penance

Question 23

Why is marriage important

Answer 23

2 people committing to each other in the eyes of God

Question 24

Why is the anointing of the sick important

Answer 24

Provides spiritual healing and comfort

Question 25

A teaching on stewardship

Answer 25

“Keep the land and till it”

Question 26

A quote from the nicene creed on the incarnation

Answer 26

“For our sin and salvation he came down from heaven and was incarnation from the Virgin Mary”

Question 27

Why is the last supper significant?

Answer 27

First communion/mass

Question 28

Why do catholics believe Jesus was put to death

Answer 28

To die for our salvation

Question 29

Why is the resurrection important (2)

Answer 29

Salvation and shows there is life after death

Question 30

What can help catholics follow the teachings of god

Answer 30

The bible

Question 31

What is purgatory

Answer 31

A place where souls are cleansed

Question 32

What is the last judgement

Answer 32

Jesus coming at the end of time and judging all of creation

Question 33

What is personal judgement

Answer 33

When someone dies and is sent to either heaven or hell

Question 34

What is free will

Answer 34

A gift from god allowing us to do whatever we want

Question 35

What is popular piety

Answer 35

Worship and devotion outside of mass and liturgy

Question 36

Name 2 signs or symbols of reconciliation

Answer 36

Laying on of hands Confessional box

Question 37

Name 2 signs or symbols of confirmation

Answer 37

Oil Laying on of hands

Question 38

What are holy orders?

Answer 38

Someone becoming a priest

Question 39

Why could baptism be seen as the most important sacrament

Answer 39

Washes away the original sin Foundation of the sacraments

Question 40

Why could reconciliation be seen as the most important sacrament

Answer 40

Without asking for forgiveness you move further away from god

Question 41

Why are the sacraments important in the life of a catholic

Answer 41

Follow in Jesus example

Question 42

What is the purpose of baptism

Answer 42

Wash away the original sin

Question 43

What is the purpose of confirmation

Answer 43

Confirm your faith