salavation and redemption

Question 1

what does catholics believe if there is no salvation?

Answer 1

humans are unable to overcome the problem of sin which means they many not achieve eternal life

Question 2

what do roman catholics believe that god created?

Answer 2

the world perfectly as shown in the book of genesis

Question 3

what do roman catholics believe the perfect relationship was destroyed through?

Answer 3

the actions of adam and eve ‘the original sin’

Question 4

why do roman catholics believe that humans require redemption?

Answer 4

for god’s grace, love and mercy to repair the damage and set them free

Question 5

what does the magisterium through the catechism teaches about humanity?

Answer 5

humanity can be saved through the life, death, resurrection and ascension of jesus
“by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free”

Question 6

why do roman catholics believe the incarnation?

Answer 6

believe that god took human form in the person of jesus to help repair the damage created by sin and rebuild the relationship with humanity

Question 7

where did jesus showed god’s love for humanity?

Answer 7

through his actions
cared for the poor, healed the sick and forgave sinners.

Question 8

how did jesus actions inspired others?

Answer 8

to follow his example and live good and holy lives

Question 9

what does jesus’ teaching in the demon on the mount taught?

Answer 9

taught his followers how they could show the love of god

Question 10

what was the most important way in which jesus provided salavation for humans?

Answer 10

through his death on the cross as cath believes that jesus’ death was a sacrifice

Question 11

what do jewish people believe about sacrificing a lamb?

Answer 11

sacrificed a lamb at passover so that they could escape slavery in egypt, jesus became a sacrifice so that humanity could escape from sin

Question 12

what was jesus referred to as according to the jews?

Answer 12

“lamb of god that takes away the sins of the world”

Question 13

why did catholics believe that jesus gave salvation was the resurrection?

Answer 13

as jesus was the son of god and was omnipotent
believe that if they accept jesus then they will also be resurrected and given salvation

Question 14

what was witnessed by jesus disciples and how does this provide salvation then?

Answer 14

40 days after bus resurrection, jesus is said to have ascended to heaven
provides salvation because jesus has repaired the relationship and reopened heaven for all

Question 15

what is the 7 sacraments?

Answer 15

baptism, reconciliation, holy communion (eucharist), confirmation, marriage, holy orders and the annoying of the sick

Question 16

why are the 7 sacraments ways in which people can achieve salvation?

Answer 16

when catholics are baptised, their original sin is washed away

Question 17

what did Jesus taught that god is?

Answer 17

taught that god is a loving father

Question 18

what did Jesus taught that love is?

Answer 18

love is at the heart of the gospel message

Question 19

what did Jesus taught about the “the first will be last and the last will be first”

Answer 19

god has a special place for the poor and needy

Question 20

what did Jesus taught that showed god’s care?

Answer 20

by forgiving sins and healing the sick

Question 21

who did Jesus sent his life with?

Answer 21

the poor and needy

Question 22

what does the gospel record after the last supper?

Answer 22

Jesus went with his disciples to a garden called Gethsemane which he was arrested there after one of his disciples, Judas told the authorities where to find him

Question 23

who was Jesus tried by?

Answer 23

the Sanhedrin (jewish religious leaders)

Question 24

why was Jesus found guilty of blasphemy?

Answer 24

the crime of either insulting god or pretending to be god

Question 25

what was the punishment for blasphemy?

Answer 25

death

Question 26

who is Pilate?

Answer 26

the roman in charge of the city in Jerusalem

Question 27

what did pilate do to Jesus?

Answer 27

sentenced him to be whipped and crucified

Question 28

what did the roman soldiers do before leading him away to be crucified?

Answer 28

mocked and beaten him

Question 29

how is Jesus death explained using the idea of sacrifice?
1. what was animal sacrifice considered as in the bible?
2. what does the person making the sacrifice hopes?
3. what was believed to free humans from their sins?
4. how was Jesus’ obedience to god so powerful?

Answer 29

1. bible - animal sacrifice was common
2. the person making the sacrifice hopes to have a relationship with god
3. the animal was seen as taking the blame for something it did not do, and the sacrifice was believed to free humans from sins they committed
4. Jesus’ total obedience to god was so powerful that it made up for the sins of humans that other sacrifices could not do

Question 30

what is the resurrection considered in christianity?

Answer 30

the central belief and lies at the heart of the christian faith

Question 31

what does the gospel record after Jesus died on the cross?

Answer 31

his body was buried but he rose from the dead 3 days later

Question 32

what do catholics believe about Jesus overcoming death?

Answer 32

proves he was the son of god as only god can conquer death

Question 33

what does the resurrection demonstrates?

Answer 33

that Jesus is their saviour and Jesus was the incarnation

Question 34

what does the gospels’ account of Jesus ascension tells us?

Answer 34

how he taken up to heaven 40 days after his resurrection

Question 35

what is the significance of the ascension?

Answer 35

Jesus’ mission on earth was completed
completed everything god the water had intended him to do

Question 36

why does Jesus return to heaven?

Answer 36

to prepare a place for his followers

Question 37

what does Jesus’ ascension prepared the way for?

Answer 37

the Holy Spirit to come to earth, as he had promised at the last super