Catholic Beliefs And Practices Flashcards
What is the nicene creed
The Catholic statement of faith
Give 2 beliefs about god the father from the nicene creed
There is only one god
He is the maker of the heavens and the earth
Give 2 beliefs about god the son from the nicene creed
He is consubstancial with the father
He died,was buried, resurrected and ascended to heaven
Give a belief about god the Holy Spirit from the nicene creed
It is the giver of life
Give 2 natures of god
Omnipotent
Transcendent
Benevolent
Omniscient
Give a religious teaching that shows god is omnipotent
“Let there be light”
Give a religious teaching that shows god is omniscient
“God saw that it was good”
Give a religious teaching that shows god is transcendent
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”
What is the incarnation
God becoming flesh in the form of jesus
Explain why Jesus’ death is important
Made a bridge between humans and God, saved humans from the original sin
Explain why Jesus’ burial is important
Proved Jesus actually died
Name 3 cosmic events that happened at Jesus’ death
Earthquake
Darkness spread across the land from noon till 3
The temple curtain tore in 2
Why is Jesus’ resurrection important
Shows there is life after death
Shows Jesus as divine
Why is Jesus’ ascension important
Shows death is not the end
Shows people can live with God and Jesus in the afterlife
In what story in the bible is the trinity present and what forms did they take
Jesus’ baptism
Jesus- human, God- voice, Holy Spirit- dove
What is purgatory
A place where people chose to go to cleanse themselves of the effects of sin
Why is judgement important
People are judged by god in the afterlife and take responsibility for their actions
How is Jesus seen as human in the bible
He suffered and died
How is Jesus seen as God in the bible
He resurrected
What is redemption
Making up for wrong doings
Why is the Eucharist important
We do it in memory of the last supper and Jesus
Why is reconciliation important
Improves your relationship with God by paying penance
Why is marriage important
2 people committing to each other in the eyes of God
Why is the anointing of the sick important
Provides spiritual healing and comfort
A teaching on stewardship
“Keep the land and till it”
A quote from the nicene creed on the incarnation
“For our sin and salvation he came down from heaven and was incarnation from the Virgin Mary”
Why is the last supper significant?
First communion/mass
Why do catholics believe Jesus was put to death
To die for our salvation
Why is the resurrection important (2)
Salvation and shows there is life after death
What can help catholics follow the teachings of god
The bible
What is purgatory
A place where souls are cleansed
What is the last judgement
Jesus coming at the end of time and judging all of creation
What is personal judgement
When someone dies and is sent to either heaven or hell
What is free will
A gift from god allowing us to do whatever we want
What is popular piety
Worship and devotion outside of mass and liturgy
Name 2 signs or symbols of reconciliation
Laying on of hands
Confessional box
Name 2 signs or symbols of confirmation
Oil
Laying on of hands
What are holy orders?
Someone becoming a priest
Why could baptism be seen as the most important sacrament
Washes away the original sin
Foundation of the sacraments
Why could reconciliation be seen as the most important sacrament
Without asking for forgiveness you move further away from god
Why are the sacraments important in the life of a catholic
Follow in Jesus example
What is the purpose of baptism
Wash away the original sin
What is the purpose of confirmation
Confirm your faith
