Quiz 4

Question 0

How does Christ’s death and resurrection save us from these things.

Answer 0

Jesus’ sacrifice restores our relationship with God back
to it’s original state: in full communion with God.
In this relationship, we realize that God’s love is the only
thing necessary in this life.

Question 1

The paschal mystery saves us from

Answer 1

sin and all it's negative consequences 
• guilt and shame 
• loneliness, despair and the feeling of  being unloved 
• addiction and attachment to things 
• death

Question 2

The paschal mystery saves us for

Answer 2

forgiveness and healing (with God AND neighbor)
• freedom (to act with a clear mind and heart)
• joy (in knowing we are loved by God)
• loving communion (responding to that love of God)
• eternal life

Question 3

How does Christ’s death and resurrection save us for these things.

Answer 3

Jesus’ sacrifice restores our relationship with God back
to it’s original state: in full communion with God.
We are unattached to things that weigh down our
choices and actions in a selfish way.

Question 4

How do we navigate through all of Jesus’ teachings
and his example to find the answer to moral
dilemmas?

Answer 4

magisterium -

• doctrine -

Question 5

Magisterium

Answer 5

magisterium - in the Catholic church, this is the
governing authority that lays down what is
authentic teaching of Jesus (Pope and bishops)
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Question 6

Doctrine

Answer 6

• doctrine - finalized teachings of the Catholic

Church made by the magisterium

Question 7

Ecumenical councils

Answer 7

A time when church leaders would gather to
solidify church teaching - typically about a
current event or situation in the world.
There have been 21 councils in Church history.

Question 8

1st council of Nicaea

Answer 8

This meetings was primarily called to formalize

the argument against Arius.

Question 9

What did arius do

Answer 9

Arius was teaching and preaching that Jesus was not the Son of
God. He believed that Jesus was a ‘lesser God’
or and ‘inferior God’ to the Father.

Question 10

What does the nicene creed do

Answer 10

This Creed clearly defines Jesus as God.
This creed articulates Jesus’ ministry and
purpose on the earth.
This creed formalized beliefs of the church.

Question 11

Why did the chord need to formalism a creed

Answer 11

There was varying language being used to

describe Christ and who he was.

Question 12

Venial sin

Answer 12

a less serious offense against the will of God that
diminishes one’s personal character and weakens - but does
not rupture - one’s relationship with God

Question 13

Mortal sin

Answer 13

an action so contrary to the will of God that it

results in complete separation from God and his grace.

Question 14

3 requirements for a sin to be mortal

Answer 14

1) the act must involve grave matter
2) the person must have full knowledge of the
evil of the act
3)the person must give his/her full consent of
the act

Question 15

Sanctifying grace

Answer 15

the grace that heals our wounded
nature of sin and restores us to friendship with God by
giving us a share of divine life. It’s a supernatural gift
from God that continues the work of making us holy.

Question 16

Theological virtues

Answer 16

God given strengths of faith, hope
and love. These virtues enable us to know God and
follow his will.

Question 17

What are the 3 reasons our choices and actions matter?

Answer 17

1) we have an direct impact on God’s creation.
2) our poor choices will be judged.
3) how we respond to God’s love and mercy will be judged