Gr.7 Catechism Flashcards
1
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Our body is the _____ of God therefore it is _____
A
temple, holy
2
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The basis of _________ is to be male or female
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sexuality
3
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All who received _______ are called to holiness
A
baptism
4
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Man is created in _______ image and likeness
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God’s
5
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According to St Paul, you should use your body for the _______ of God
A
glory
6
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What is sexual purity?
A
-using the God-given sexual abilities in a mature way.
You must maintain sexual purity in thoughts, words and deeds.
7
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What are the things to help us keep sexual purity? (3-4)
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- Avoid friends who engage in obscene talk and actions
- Avoid obscene publications and pictures
- Keep away from films, shows, websites which are not keeping sexual purity
- Practice self-control in conversation, dressing, and entertainment
- Read the bible, lives of saints, and other good books
- Seek the protection and intercession of Mother Mary
- Get the advice of mature people
8
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What is the 2nd commandment?
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Don’t say the Lords name in vain
9
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What is the 4th commandment?
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Honour your mother and Father
10
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What is the 8th commandment?
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You shall not bear false witness
11
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What is the 10th commandment?
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Do not covet your neighbour’s goods
12
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What is the 5th commandment?
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You shall not kill
13
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What is the 3rd commandment?
A
Keep the Lord’s day holy
14
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What is the 1st commandment?
A
I am the Lord your God, you shall have no other gods before me
15
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What is the 6th commandment?
A
You shall not commit adultery
16
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What is the 9th commandment?
A
You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife
17
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What is the 7th commandment?
A
You shall not steal
18
Q
What is the virtue that persuades one to give each one his due?
A
Justice
19
Q
Jesus desires are sense of love should be ______ and _________
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love and fraternity
20
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St. Paul says thieves, slanderers, drunkards and swindlers will never _________________________
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inherit the kingdom of God
21
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Explain, Wealth is God’s gift.
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Wealth is God’s gift because he created everything for the use of man so it’s not to be kept unjustly. We should share it and not use it in wrongful ways.
22
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Sins against 7th commandment
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- copy during tests, exams, etc.
- destroying or using public property carelessly
- black market
- misuse of authority
- exploiting natural resources
- showing partiality
23
Q
Basis of human life is _______________
A
mutual trust
24
Q
Each man is created with the divine ability to _________
A
be honest
25
What is the sins against the 8th commandment ?
Denigration, calumny, lies, revealing secrets, flattery, defaming, copying in exams
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What is Denigration?
Spreading rumors/lies about another person
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What is Calumny?
causing fights or enmity between two people for enjoyment or entertainment
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What is Lie?
speaking against your own knowledge and conviction, hiding the truth, making false statements
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Why is revealing secrets bad?
you can't enter the privacy of others, you must respect their secrets
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What is Defaming?
to attempt to spoil the good name of others on purpose
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What is Flattery?
attributing certain virtues or talents a person does not have, act of encouraging evil deeds of others
32
St Paul compares the relation of marriage like the relation between ______ and ___________
Jesus and the Church
33
What is indivisibility of marriage?
Marriage is life-long. man and woman become one in Jesus. Since God binds them they can't be broken.
34
In the old testament, people compared the relationship between _______ and _________
God and Israel
35
Broken families are now mostly due to _________
unfaithfulness
36
Who is effected the most because of divorce and how?
Children suffer the most from divorce. This is because they lose protection and love they ought to get from their parents.
37
What is greed?
the excessive desire to amass wealth
38
What is the virtue that enables us to help the poor and contribute to the eradication of poverty?
Generosity
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Virtues that help conquer greed
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Spirit of poverty
Thrift
Generosity
Satisfaction
Protection of Nature
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The mode of life trusting in one's providence, not finding satisfaction in the abundance of material goods. Consists in Evangelical Poverty
Spirit of poverty
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mode of action when spending only money that is necessary
Thrift
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being satisfied with what god has given; finding joy within it
satisfaction
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Opposite of Pride
Humility
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Opposite of Modesty
Lust
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Opposite of Jealousy
charity
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Opposite of greed
generosity
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Opposite of gluttony
self-control
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Opposite of Laziness
enthusiasm
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Opposite of Anger
Patience
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Why did god give the 10th commandment?
to protect the rights of the poor and exploited
51
By __________ Jesus gave us the example of love of the enemy
dying on the cross
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if you love one another like Jesus all will know _______
that you are his disciples
53
The commandment of _____ sums up the substance of Jesus' teaching.
love
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How can we express our love to God?
- giving God first place in our lives
- obeying his commandments
- praising, adoring and thanking him
- do deeds of charity
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What is fraternal charity? why is it important?
recognizing people as children of God (brothers and sisters) and knowing they deserve love and compassion and help
this is important cuz on the last judgement day, we will be judged based on fraternal charity
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Special features of the love of Jesus
Jesus' love is a; love without selfishness, a love that leads everyone to God, a love that is sacrificial, a love without conditions, a love that forgives his enemies, a love that commits himself to others
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spiritual deeds of mercy
1. Teach the ignorant
2. Counsel the doubtful
3. Comfort the suffering
4. Admonish the sinners
5. forgive offences
6. Bear wrongs patiently
7. Pray for the living and the dead
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physical deeds of mercy
1. Feed the hungry
2. Give drink to the thirsty
3. Clothe the naked
4. Give shelter to the homeless
5. Visit the sick and the prisoners
6. Help the poor and needy
7. . Bury the dead
59
It is human to make mistakes, but to _____ is a divine action
forgive
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How can we experience heaven on earth?
love like Jesus
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What are the important means of salvation?
worship of God, reception of sacraments, and obeying the commandments
62
How many precepts of the church and which are they?
There are 5 precepts;
1. attend mass on all Sundays and other obligatory days
2. receive the sacrament of reconciliation at least once a year and Holy communion on days of obligation
3. keep fast on fixed days and avoid forbidden food on those days
4. Don't celebrate marriage on forbidden days and days or marry forbidden people
5. Give share and contributions fixed by the bishops for the subsistence of the churches and priest
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The difference between God's commandments and the church's commandments
God's commandments are not changeable but the church's is.
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In what ways do the precepts of the church help us?
they are meant for the discipline and unity of the church
65
The cultural idea of the commandments is to keep away from _____ and do ______
keep away form evil and do good
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________ is the powerful interior voice that inspires and persuades a person to do good
Conscience
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Our conscience is inspired by __________
the Holy spirit
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For Christians we learn to discern what is good and evil through _________ and ________________
the word of God and the teachings of the Church
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What is conscience?
the powerful interior voice that inspires and persuades a person to do good
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Formation of conscience
1. Get proper knowledge
2. Clear the doubts
3. preserve freedom of mind
4. Seek teh assistance of the Holy spirit
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How does conscience help?
it will help you live in true discipleship, help you give up evil and do good
72
The teachings of Jesus are found in Mathew Ch. 5-7 which is usually referred as ________
Sermon on the mount
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The most important part of Sermon on the mount are the ____________ or _________
evangelical counsels or eight beatitudes
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Jesus stated the disciples are the _____ of the earth and the ______ of the world
salt of the earth and light of the world
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True disciples are those who've heard the ____________ and live accordingly
the Word of God
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What are the 8 beatitudes?
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of God
2. Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth
3. Blessed are they who mourn for they will be comforted
4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be satisfied
5. Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy
6. Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God
7. Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God
8. Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
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Who is a true disciple? (External signs)
a true disciple is one who lives trusting in the providence of god
