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The New St Joseph Baltimore Catechism > P1. The Creed: L10 - The Virtues and Gifts of the Holy Spirit > Flashcards

P1. The Creed: L10 - The Virtues and Gifts of the Holy Spirit Flashcards

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What are the chief supernatural powers that are bestowed on our souls with sanctifying grace?

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The chief supernatural powers that are bestowed on our souls with sanctifying grace are the three theological virtues and the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit

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When is something Supernatural?

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Something is supernatural when it is above our natural power to acquire or deserve. No matter what we might do ourselves, we could never obtain or deserve grace unless God gave it to us.

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Why are these virtues called theological virtues?

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These virtues are called theological virtues because they have God for their proper object.

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What does Theological mean?

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Theological means “pertaining to God.” Theology is the study of God.

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What are the three theological virtues?

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The three theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity.

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What is faith?

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Faith is the virtue by which we firmly believe all the truths God has revealed, on the word of God revealing them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived.

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What is hope?

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Hope is the virtue by which we firmly trust that God, who is all-powerful and faithful to His promises, will in His mercy give us eternal happiness and the means to obtain it.

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What is charity?

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Charity is the virtue by which we love God above all things for His own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God.

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Which are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit?

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The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Loard.

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How do the gifts of the Holy Spirit help us?

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The gifts of the Holy Spirit help us by making us more alert to discern and more ready to do the will of God.

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Which are some of the effects in us of the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

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Some of the effects in us of the gifts of the Holy Spirit are the fruits of the Holy Spirit and the beatitudes.

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Which are the twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit?

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The twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit are: charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, long-suffering, mildness, faith, modesty, continency, and chastity.

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What is the first of the eight beatitudes?

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The first of the eight beatitudes: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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What is the second of the eight beatitudes?

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The second of the eight beatitudes: Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth.

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What is the third of the eight beatitudes?

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The third of the eight beatitudes: Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

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What is the fourth of the eight beatitudes?

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The four of the eight beatitudes: Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.

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What is the fifth of the eight beatitudes?

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The fifth of the eight beatitudes: Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

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What is the sixth of the eight beatitudes?

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The sixth of the eight beatitudes: Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God.

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What is the seventh of the eight beatitudes?

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The seventh of the eight beatitudes: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

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What is the eighth of the eight beatitudes?

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Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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Are there any other virtues besides the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity?

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Besides the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity there are other virtues, called moral virtues.

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Why are these virtues called moral virtues?

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These virtues are called moral virtues because they dispose us to lead moral, or good, lives by aiding us to treat persons and things in the right way, that is, according to the will of God.

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Which are the chief moral virtues?

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The chief moral virtues are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance; these are called cardinal virtues.

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Why are these virtues called cardinal virtues?

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These virtues are called cardinal virtues because they are like hinges on which hang all the other moral virtues and our whole moral life. The word “cardinal” is derived from the Latin word “cardo” meaning hinge.

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How does prudence dispose us to lead good lives?

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Prudence disposes us in all circumstances to form right judgments about what we must do or not do.

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How does justice dispose us to lead good lives?

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Justice disposes us to give everyone what belongs to him.

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How does fortitude dispose us to lead good lives?

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Fortitude disposes us to do what is good in spite of any difficulty.

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How does temperance dispose us to lead good lives?

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Temperance disposes us to control our desires and to use rightly the things which please our senses.

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What are some of the other moral virtues?

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Some of the other moral virtues are:

Filial pity and patriotism, obedience, veracity, liberality, patience, humility, chastity/purity, and many others.

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How do filial piety and patriotism dispose us to lead good lives?

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Filial piety and patriotism dispose us to honor, love, and respect of our parent and our country.

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How does obedience dispose us to lead good lives?

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Obedience disposes us to do the will of our superiors.

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How does veracity dispose us to lead good lives?

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Veracity disposes us to tell the truth.

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How does liberality dispose us to lead good lives?

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Liberality disposes us rightly to use worldly good.

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How does patience dispose us to lead good lives?

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Patience disposes us to bear up under trials and difficulties.

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How does humility dispose us to lead good lives?

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Humility disposes us to acknowledge our limitations.

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How does chastity/purity dispose us to lead good lives?

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Chastity/purity disposes us to be pure in soul and body.

The New St Joseph Baltimore Catechism (16 decks)

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