Confirmation - Chapter 3

Question 1

The first 5 books of the Old Testament are referred to as the

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Torah (means instruction or law)

Question 2

In Chapter 5 of Deuteronomy, Moses restates the

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10 Commandments and reminds Israelites of all other laws they have agreed to follow.

Question 3

The true way to follow God’s instruction is to

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love God will all your heart, soul and strength.

Question 4

The word creed coms from the Latin word credo, which means

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I believe

Question 5

Apostolic is

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the mark of the Church that indicates that Jesus continues to lead the Church through the pope and the bishops. The pope and bishops are successors of the apostles.

Question 6

Nicene creed is

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the summary of Chistian beliefs developed by bishops at the 1st 2 councils of the Church held in A.D. 325 and 381.

Question 7

Holy Trinity is

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Jesus (God the Son)
God the Father
God the Holy Spirit

Question 8

God the Father created us out of _____ and to ____ in his goodness.

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love

share

Question 9

Our journey begins with

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Baptism

Question 10

What resulted in Original SIn

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Adam and Eve’s act of disobeying God

Question 11

Al humans are born with ____ _____

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Original Sin

Question 12

God shared hi holiness by sending _______

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his son Jesus, to be our savior

Question 13

Mary was chosen to be mother of God; therefore her conception was without

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sin

Question 14

Jesus was conceived by the power of the _____

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Holy Spirit

Question 15

For 3 years, jesus worked miracles to show the power of the

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Kingdom of God

Question 16

Our faith assures us that Jesus will

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come again

Question 17

On the night before Jesus died, he took bread and wine and transformed them to

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his Body and Blood

Question 18

The church is governed by the pope and all bishops. They re referred to as

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the Magisterium (or teaching authority)

Question 19

God the Father is with us in

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our lives.

Question 20

Jesus is with us during

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the Eucharist

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The Holy Spirit is with us

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during Baptism

Question 22

The bishops have responsibility to

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proclaim God’s message to the people

Question 23

Jesus established his _______ to make sure we would not be alone

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Church

Question 24

The fundamental truths of our faith is called

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the Creed

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______ helps us believe the Creed

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God the Holy Spirit

Question 26

What is the statement of our faith

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We profess the Nicene Creed at Mass

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What is the center of our faith

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The Trinity

Question 28

How did God move us from the state of sin to the state of Grace?

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By sending his sin Jesus to be our savior. He reveals God’s love to us and allows us to share in his divine nature.

Question 29

What are the 4 distinguishing marks of the church

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The Church is one, holy, catholic and apostolic.

Question 30

What is the Communion of Saints?

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the Church on earth united with all those who have died and are in Heaven or Purgatory

Question 31

Who is the most esteemed member of the Communion of Saints?

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Mary, the Mother of God

Question 32

When will we fully understand God’s plan?

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At the Last Judgment when Christ returns and pronounces the end of time as w know it.

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Particular Judgment is when

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God judges us on the good we have done or failed to do

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Mary body and soul were taken to heaven in the

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Assumption

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People that experience Purgatory are people who die

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in friendship with God, but who still need to be purified of their attachment to sin

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People who experience the state of exclusion are people who

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choose to separate themselves completely from God

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Mary is our example of how church will be perfected in

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heaven

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infallible means

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free of error, such as the lessons of faith and morals as taught by the pope and bishops

Question 39

Catholic is

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one of the marks of the Church

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Ecumenism is the

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movement to bring unity to separated Christian denominations

Question 41

Who founded monasteries and convents?

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St Benedict and St Scholastica. It was for people of faith that dedicate their lives in community to serve God and others.

Question 42

The first five books of the Old Testament are:

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Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy