Catholic Christianity (Key Beliefs)

Question 1

Describe the Trinity

Answer 1

Christians believe in one God ; he exists in three divine persons. He is often referred to as the Triune God

Question 2

What is the Nicene Creed

Answer 2

Apostles Creed. “We believe in one God the father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth…the only son of God….seething at the right hand of the Father….”

Question 3

Why is the Nicene Creed important

Answer 3

It is important because it mentions all parts of the Trinity

Question 4

Describe God- the Father

Answer 4

Creator and sustainor of the world

Question 5

Describe God-the Son

Answer 5

Jesus. Both fully God and fully human and so can understand human suffering

Question 6

Describe God-the Holy Spirit

Answer 6

The presence of God on Earth

Question 7

Omnipotence

Answer 7

Possessing the greatest power

Question 8

Stewardship

Answer 8

Taking responsibility for something on behalf of someone. Christians believe the world is a gift from God which they must look after

Question 9

Explain free will

Answer 9

God gave humans free will to do as they please - if they do evil they turn away from him, if they do good they grow closer to him

Question 10

What do Christians believe about Jesus regarding his Incarnation

Answer 10

They believe Jesus had a human birth but was a divine baby-both fully God and fully man

Question 11

What is Jesus often referred to as

Answer 11

The Word

Question 12

What verse tells us that Jesus is the Word

Answer 12

“The Word became flesh and loved amongst us”
John 1:14

Question 13

For what purpose was Jesus sent

Answer 13

To guide humans and show God’s love in his actions

Question 14

Divine

Answer 14

An action of God or supernatural power

Question 15

Incarnation

Answer 15

The belief that God took human form in Jesus Christ.

Question 16

Where was Jesus put to death

Answer 16

Golgotha

Question 17

A sigh that Jesus had atoned for the sins of humanity

Answer 17

The temple curtain was torn in two

Question 18

Jesus’s death and resurrection (summary)

Answer 18

The Last Supper ->
Arrested by Romans->
Sanhedrin put Jesus on trial->
Jesus is crucified->
His tomb is empty->
Jesus rises to heaven

Question 19

Three names Jesus is known as

Answer 19

The Example
The Restorer
The Victor

Question 20

Why is Jesus known as the Victor, Restorer and Example

Answer 20

He was obedient , broke the barrier between God and humanity and was victorious over death

Question 21

When will salvation be completed ?

Answer 21

At the end of time

Question 22

What do Catholics believe about death ?

Answer 22

When people die they will be judged and may be sent to Purgatory to have their sins punished

Question 23

Atonement for sins; The idea of being saved from evil or sins 

Answer 23

Redemption

Question 24

The healing of a broken relationship between man and God 

Answer 24

Salvation

Question 25

Who goes to Heaven

Answer 25

Souls that have achieved salvation

                      OR Souls purified after punishment in Purgatory

Question 26

Who goes to Purgatory

Answer 26

Souls with unforgiven sins

Question 27

Who goes to Hell

Answer 27

Souls that have not achieved salvation