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How does God create in the Old Testament?

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God speaks the word to create and the Spirit hovers over creation (Genesis).

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What does Isaiah say about God’s Word and Spirit?

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God sends his Word and Spirit to create and guide.

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What are Jesus’ final words to the disciples?

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Jesus instructs them to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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What do the Gospel accounts reveal about the Trinity?

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God the Son is baptized, the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, and God the Father speaks from heaven.

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Why is the understanding of the Trinity important for Catholics?

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It helps understand God’s power, creativity, care for the world, love, sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life.

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What is Adoptionism?

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The belief that Jesus was an ordinary man who became Christ and Son of God at his baptism when adopted by God.

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What is Arianism?

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The belief that the Son was created by the Father at the beginning of the universe; the Son is a god, but not God.

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What did the councils of Nicaea and Constantinople explain?

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They explained the doctrine of the Trinity and established the Nicene Creed.

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What do Fundamentalist Protestants believe about the Bible?

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They believe the Bible is the word of God and that Genesis is factually correct, rejecting the Big Bang and evolution.

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What is the belief of Mainstream Protestants regarding the Bible?

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They believe the Bible is the Word of God but not his actual words, accepting the Big Bang theory and evolution.

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What do Liberal Protestants believe about the Bible?

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They view the Bible as people’s words about God, accepting the Big Bang theory and evolution.

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What does Genesis chapter 1 describe?

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God created the whole universe in 6 days, culminating in the creation of humans.

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What does Genesis chapters 2-3 detail?

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God created Adam, then vegetation, birds, animals, and Eve from Adam’s rib, leading to their banishment from Eden.

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What does the biblical story teach Catholics about creation?

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It shows that life is sacred and humans must treat creation with care and respect.

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What is the Catholic understanding of Genesis?

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Genesis communicates eternal truths about God’s purpose and human sinfulness while accepting scientific views of creation.

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What are the key attributes of humanity according to Catholic teaching?

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Humans have FREE WILL, CONSCIENCE, and REASON, capable of SELF-KNOWLEDGE and the freedom to choose between GOOD and EVIL.

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What does Catholic teaching say about the uniqueness of each human?

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Each human is special, unique, and sacred.

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How does Catholic teaching differentiate humans from animals?

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Humans are more than animals and have fundamental human rights.

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What does Genesis teach about human beings?

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God created human beings in his image.

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What responsibility do humans have towards creation?

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Being in the image of God gives humans huge responsibility to care for the planet rather than spoil it.

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How should creation be regarded according to the Catholic Church?

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Creation should be regarded as a gift from God, and humans are God’s stewards responsible for completing the work of creation.

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What do Humanists believe regarding morality?

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Humanists believe in reason and science, and that moral principles can be worked out in terms of what will make life better for everyone.

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What are the two views of Atheists regarding the environment?

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Some Atheists think people should preserve the environment for the future, while others believe the world is to be enjoyed however people like.

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What does stewardship mean for Christians?

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Stewardship means looking after God’s creation and passing it on to future generations in a better state, ensuring creation is not exploited, resources are shared fairly, and creation is treated harmoniously.

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Do Non-Catholic Christians share the same beliefs about humanity's relationship with creation as Catholics?
Yes, Non-Catholic Christians have the same beliefs about the nature of humanity's relationship with creation.
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What is the Incarnation in Christian belief?
The Incarnation is the belief that God became a human being in Jesus.
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What is significant about the conception of Jesus according to Catholics?
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and Mary was a virgin before and after his birth.
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Why is the virgin birth important to Catholics?
It signifies that Jesus was the son of God, not just a chosen human.
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What are the two natures of Jesus?
Jesus has both human and divine natures.
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What does Matthew's Gospel say about Jesus?
Matthew's Gospel states that Jesus would save people from their sins and that he was born in Bethlehem, visited by wise men.
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What does Luke's Gospel say about the virgin birth?
Luke's Gospel describes the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary to announce the virgin birth and mentions shepherds visiting Jesus.
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What is the focus of John's Gospel regarding Jesus?
John's Gospel presents Jesus as the Word of God and the second person of the Trinity, stating that 'The Word became flesh.'
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What is the importance of the Incarnation?
The Incarnation shows how much God cares for the world, allowing humans to see what God is like and beginning the process of salvation from sin.
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What is the last super?
The night before he was crucified, Jesus enjoyed a meal with his disciples in Jerusalem, sharing bread (body) and wine (blood), establishing the Eucharist. ## Footnote Most important form of Christian worship.
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What happened in the Garden of Gethsemane?
After supper, Jesus left the disciples to pray and found them asleep upon his return. Judas arrived, and Jesus was arrested. The disciples wanted to fight but were not allowed to. ## Footnote
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What were the trials of Jesus?
Peter followed and denied knowing Jesus. Jesus was found guilty of blasphemy. Pontius Pilate offered the crowd a choice to release Barabbas or Jesus, leading to Jesus' condemnation to death. ## Footnote 'This is my body broken for you.'
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What occurred during the crucifixion?
Jesus was crucified on a Friday, carried the cross, forgave his killers, and died, bringing forgiveness from sin. ## Footnote
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What is the Paschal Mystery?
The Catholic Church teaches that Jesus freely offered himself for salvation. ## Footnote
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What happened during the Resurrection and Ascension?
After being buried, Jesus was not in the tomb when the women came to anoint his body. He appeared to two disciples and then ascended into heaven, giving the gift of the Holy Spirit. ## Footnote Christ's resurrection promises resurrection for all who believe.
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What does the CCC say about salvation?
The CCC states that no one but God knows who will and who will not be saved. ## Footnote
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What do Biblical teachings say about salvation?
John's gospel states Jesus' mission is to bring God's salvation, while Acts of the Apostles shows St. Peter preaching that salvation comes through Jesus alone. ## Footnote Evangelical Protestants believe anyone who doesn't confess faith in Jesus cannot be saved.
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How does the Church teach grace?
Grace is taught through the Sacraments of baptism and confirmation, reconciliation and confession, and the Eucharist in the mass. ## Footnote
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What is the importance of salvation?
Salvation is important because there can be no relationship with God if a person's sins prevent them from entering heaven, which is the whole purpose of Jesus coming to Earth. ## Footnote
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What is grace?
Grace is being saved from sin, including original sin (inherited) and personal sin (actions that break God's law). Sin makes it difficult to have a relationship with God. ## Footnote The Church teaches that Jesus came to Earth to restore this relationship.
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What are the types of grace?
There are sacramental graces from the sacraments, special graces, and special callings (e.g., priests). The Church teaches that Christians are given different gifts of grace and should use them accordingly. ## Footnote

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