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Virtues

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Firm attitudes, stable dispositions, habitual perfections of intellect and will that govern our actions, order our passions and guide our conduct according to reason and faith.

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Theological Virtues

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Three important virtues bestowed on us at baptism that relate us to God; they include faith, hope, and charity.

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Revelation

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The way God communicates knowledge of himself to humankind, a self-communication realized by his actions and words over time, most fully by his sending us his divine Son, Jesus.

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Religion

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The relationship between God and humans that results in a body of beliefs and a set of practices: creed, cult, and code. Religion expresses itself in worship of and service to God and by extension service to all people and all creation.

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Ecumenical Council

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A worldwide, official assembly of the bishops under the direction of the Pope. There have been 21 ecumenical councils, the most recent being the 2nd Vatican Council (1962 - 1965)

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Mary

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The mother of Christ, who helped fulfill God’s plan of salvation through her son

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Abraham

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Known as the “Father of Faith,” Abraham obeyed God by leaving his homeland to become a pilgrim to the promised land. Because of this faith, God created a people through Abraham, which prepared the way for the Messiah.

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Vow of Poverty

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To give up all worldly possessions

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Vow of Obedience

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To listen to one’s religious superior

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What are the two major ways God reveals himself to us over time?

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Tradition and scripture

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Why is Abraham considered a model of faith?

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Abraham obeyed God by leaving his homeland to become a pilgrim to the promised land.

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The religious vows

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Vows of obedience, chastity, and poverty

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The religious vow that best describes listening to one’s religious superior to be missioned anywhere in the world is . . .

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A vow of obedience

14
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What year was the Congregation of Holy Cross founded?

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1837

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Faith is _____ in God’s revelation

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Trust

16
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What is the symbol of the Holy Cross motto?

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The cross and anchor

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Ave Crux Spes Unica means . . .

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Hail the Cross, our only hope.

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What is the motto of the Holy Cross?

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Ave Crux Spes Unica

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Who is a model of faith in the New Testament?

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Mary

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The Congregation of Holy Cross was founded during which time period?

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The French Revolution

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How did the Niceness Creed get its name?

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Emperor Constantine held a council in Nicaea, where the Nicene Creed was written.

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The Blessed Trinity is a belief in one God and _______ person (s).

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Three

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Faith comes from the term Credo which means . . .

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I believe

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Religious principles of Fr. Moreau

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Mind, heart, zeal, family, and hope

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The Catholic Faith is a belief in the ______.

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Trinity

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The word person comes from the word persona which actually means . . .

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Mask

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Who is the first canonized Saint in the Congregation of Holy Cross?

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St. André Bessette

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Religious Order

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A group of men or women who live in a community with vows to God

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Faith is a _______ which is a good habit.

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Virtue

30
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The Congregation of Holy Cross founded Notre Dame College Prep in . . .

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1955

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Father Basil Moreau is from . . .

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France

32
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The Apostles Creed was written between the . . .

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2nd and 9th century A.D.

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The Apostles Creed is a belief in the . . .

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Blessed trinity