Sacramental Prep Flashcards
After a good confession, where are your sins?
Completely destroyed by Jesus Christ
What is a mortal sin?
A serious sin you commit, knowing it’s a serious matter
What is a venial sin?
A less serious sin, but still displeases God
What are the 5 steps to a good confession?
- Pray to Holy Spirit
- Examine your conscience
- Being sorry for your sins
- Confessing your sins
- Doing penance
When you enter the confessional and kneel down, what do you say to the priest?
Forgive me Father for I have sinned, it has been ____(how long) since my last confession.
What is the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist?
It is the true body and blood of Jesus Christ, together with his Soul and Divinity. Appearance of bread & wine.
What does it mean to be in the state of grace?
to be free of mortal sin and pleasing to God.
Is it a mortal sin to miss Mass?
Yes, unless you have a good reason (sick, bad weather, unable to drive)
What is required before you receive Communion?
don’t eat one hour before, be in a state of grace (no mortal sin on your soul)
Is Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist?
Jesus Christ’s body, blood, soul, and divinity is truly present in the form of blood and wine.
How is Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist?
The bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ by the power of God
Why has Jesus Christ given himself to us in the Holy Eucharist?
To be the life and food of our souls.
If you have a mortal sin on your soul, what must you do before you receive communion?
Go to confession
What is Confirmation?
A Sacrament by which we receive the Holy Spirit, in order to make us strong and perfect Christians.
What are the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
- Wisdom
- Knowledge
- Understanding
- Counsel
- Piety
- Fear of the Lord
- Fortitude
What are the 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit?
- Charity
- Joy
- Peace
- Patience
- Kindness
- Goodness
- Gentleness
- Generosity
- Faithfulness
- Modesty
- Self-Control
- Chastity
Why does the Catholic Church show such great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Because she is the Immaculate Mother of God.
Was Our Lady (Mary) born with original sin?
No. She had a special grace called Immaculate Conception.
Can we understand the greatness and dignity of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
No, only God can.
What is the rosary?
A powerful prayer given to us by the Blessed Virgin Mary, and it has many graces. You should say the rosary every day!
