Chapter 18 Flashcards
Those who accept him believe that in Baptism God offers us…
grace, a share in God’s own life
Original sin
Left us with a tendency to do wrong
Is a free gift
Grace
God’s presence in you brings about changes in your life. It prompts you to do what is good.
Sanctifying grace
An attitude or way of living that enables you to do good
Virtues
What are the two kinds of virtues we receive?
Theological and cardinal virtues
What does theos mean
God
What are theological virtues
Gifts given by and centered on God
What are the 3 theological virtues?
Faith
Hope
Charity (love)
What is faith?
We believe in God completely
Accept the teachings of the Catholic Church
What is hope?
The trust and confidence that God will give us eternal life and help us all the way
What is charity (love)?
This helps us love God
Put God first over everything
What are the two sins against hope?
Despair
Presumption
What is despair?
To believe God will and cannot help you
You will not even try in being saved
What is presumption?
Expecting god to give you everything without even trying to live a Christian life
To think you can find eternal life without God