Interview Questions Flashcards
How does the Catholic Church help us to gain heaven?
The Catholic Church helps us to gain heaven especially through the sacraments
What is a sacrament?
A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Christ to give grace.
What do you receive in the sacraments?
We receive grace in the sacraments.
What does grace do to the soul?
Grace makes the soul holy and pleasing to God.
Which sacraments have you received?
I have received the sacrament of baptism.
Which sacraments are you preparing to receive?
I am preparing to receive the sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist.
Is there only one God?
Yes, there is only one God.
How many persons are there in God?
In God there are three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
What do we call the three persons in one God?
We call the three persons in one God the Blessed Trinity.
How do we know that there are three persons in one God?
We know that there are three persons in one God because we have God’s word for it.
What is sin?
Sin is disobedience to God’s laws.
Who committed the first sin?
The bad angels committed the first sin.
Who committed the first sin on earth?
Adam and Eve, our first parents, committed the first sin on earth.
Is this sin passed on to us from Adam?
Yes, this sin is passed onto us from Adam.
What is this sin in us called?
This sin in us is called Original Sin.
Was anyone ever free from Original Sin?
The Blessed Virgin Mary was free from Original Sin.
What did baptism do for you?
Baptism washed away Original Sin from my soul and made it rich in the grace of God.
What are the two kinds of sin?
The two kinds of sin are Original Sin and Actual Sin.
What is Actual Sin?
Actual Sin is any sin which we ourselves commit.
What are the two kinds of Actual Sin?
The two kinds of Actual Sin are Mortal sin and Venial sin.
What does Mortal sin do to us?
Mortal sin makes us enemies of God and robs our soul of His grace.
What three things are necessary for a sin to be mortal?
For a sin to be mortal:
1. The sin must be serious.
2. We must know that it is serious.
3. We must freely choose to do it.
What is a Venial sin?
Venial sin is a lesser sin.
Does Venial sin make us enemies of God or rob our souls of His grace?
Venial sin does not make us enemies of God nor rob our souls of His grace.
What is the sacrament of Penance?
Penance is the sacrament by which sins committed after Baptism are forgiven.
What must you do to receive the sacrament of Penance worthily?
To receive the sacrament of penance worthily, I must:
1. Know my sins.
2. Be sorry for my sins.
3. Make up my mind not to sin again.
4. Tell my sins to the priest.
5. Do the penance the priest gives me.
What do you do after leaving the confessional?
After leaving the confessional, I say the penance the priest has given me and thank God for forgiving my sins.
What is the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist?
The Holy Eucharist is the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
When was this sacrament instituted?
This sacrament was instituted by Christ at the Last Supper.
When does Jesus Christ become present in the Holy Eucharist?
Jesus Christ becomes present in the Holy Eucharist during the Sacrifice of the Mass.
The changing of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ is called:
Transubstantiation
Do you receive Jesus in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist?
I do receive Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist when I receive Holy Communion.
Do you see Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist?
No, I do not see Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist because He is hidden under the appearances of bread and wine.
Do the bread and wine remain after the consecration?
No, the bread and wine do not remain after the consecration. Only the appearance of bread and wine remains.
What must I do to receive Holy Communion?
To receive Holy Communion, I must:
1. Have my soul free from Mortal Sin.
2. Not eat or drink anything for at least one hour before Holy Communion. (But water and medicine may be taken at any time.)
What should you do before Holy Communion?
Before Holy Communion I should:
1. Think of Jesus.
2. Say the prayers I have learned.
3. Ask Jesus to come to me.
What should you do after Holy Communion?
After Holy Communion, I should:
1. Thank Jesus for coming to me.
2. Tell Him how much I love Him.
3. Ask Him to help me.
4. Pray for others.
7 Sacraments
Baptism, Penance, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Holy Orders, Extreme Unction
10 Commandments
- I am the Lord your God, you shall no other strange Gods besides me.
- You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
- Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.
- Honor your father and mother.
- You shall not kill.
- You shall not commit adultery.
- You shall not steal.
- You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
- You shall not covet your neighbors wife.
- You shall not covet your neighbors goods.
