Catholic Beliefs And Practices Flashcards

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What is the nicene creed

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The Catholic statement of faith

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2
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Give 2 beliefs about god the father from the nicene creed

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

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Give 2 beliefs about god the son from the nicene creed

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

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

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It is the giver of life

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5
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Give 2 natures of god

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Omnipotent
Transcendent
Benevolent
Omniscient

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Give a religious teaching that shows god is omnipotent

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“Let there be light”

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Give a religious teaching that shows god is omniscient

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“God saw that it was good”

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Give a religious teaching that shows god is transcendent

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

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9
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What is the incarnation

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God becoming flesh in the form of jesus

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10
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Explain why Jesus’ death is important

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

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11
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Explain why Jesus’ burial is important

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Proved Jesus actually died

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12
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Name 3 cosmic events that happened at Jesus’ death

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

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13
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Why is Jesus’ resurrection important

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Shows there is life after death
Shows Jesus as divine

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14
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Why is Jesus’ ascension important

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

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15
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In what story in the bible is the trinity present and what forms did they take

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

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16
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What is purgatory

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

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17
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Why is judgement important

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

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18
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How is Jesus seen as human in the bible

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He suffered and died

19
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How is Jesus seen as God in the bible

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He resurrected

20
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What is redemption

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Making up for wrong doings

21
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Why is the Eucharist important

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We do it in memory of the last supper and Jesus

22
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Why is reconciliation important

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Improves your relationship with God by paying penance

23
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Why is marriage important

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2 people committing to each other in the eyes of God

24
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Why is the anointing of the sick important

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Provides spiritual healing and comfort

25
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A teaching on stewardship

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“Keep the land and till it”

26
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A quote from the nicene creed on the incarnation

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

27
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Why is the last supper significant?

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First communion/mass

28
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Why do catholics believe Jesus was put to death

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To die for our salvation

29
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Why is the resurrection important (2)

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Salvation and shows there is life after death

30
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What can help catholics follow the teachings of god

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The bible

31
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What is purgatory

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A place where souls are cleansed

32
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What is the last judgement

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

33
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What is personal judgement

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When someone dies and is sent to either heaven or hell

34
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What is free will

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A gift from god allowing us to do whatever we want

35
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What is popular piety

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Worship and devotion outside of mass and liturgy

36
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Name 2 signs or symbols of reconciliation

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Laying on of hands
Confessional box

37
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Name 2 signs or symbols of confirmation

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Oil
Laying on of hands

38
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What are holy orders?

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Someone becoming a priest

39
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Why could baptism be seen as the most important sacrament

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Washes away the original sin
Foundation of the sacraments

40
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Why could reconciliation be seen as the most important sacrament

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Without asking for forgiveness you move further away from god

41
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Why are the sacraments important in the life of a catholic

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Follow in Jesus example

42
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What is the purpose of baptism

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Wash away the original sin

43
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What is the purpose of confirmation

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Confirm your faith