Final exam

Question 1

Incarnation

Answer 1

Son of God becoming human

Question 2

Universal Church

Answer 2

All believers everywhere in the world who make up the church, united in Christ and guided by Magisterium.
Includes the Latin Catholic Church ( 1.3 billion faithful followers) and more than 20 Eastern Catholic Churches (18 million faithful followers)

Question 3

Personal Prayer

Answer 3

When we take time out of our day to speak and listen to God

Question 4

Communal Prayer:

Answer 4

Prayers can be prayed with others or on our own but have an element of community where we may ask the saints to intercede on our behalf. Praying the rosary is an example of communal prayer

Question 5

Meditative Prayer

Answer 5

Prayer is when we reflect on or think about God. We often look to scripture or Christian authors to hear God’s words and invite ourselves to write in a reflective journal about our message.

Question 6

Virtues of a life of prayer:

Answer 6

Love:
God made us and blessed us, he forgave us and restores us.
God gave us his son out of love
We experience more of God’s love when we grow in faith and hope
Like the fruit of a tree
Helps us develop the habit of caring and praying for us.
Hope:
Trust in God’s promise to give us the grace we need to reach eternal life.
Is like the stem of a tree.
Helps us aspire to do what is good
Faith:
Knowing and believing in, and trusting God.
Like the root of a tree
Supports and nurtures us

Question 7

Trinity:

Answer 7

Word “Trinity” comes from a Latin Word meaning “unity of three.”
Their divine mission is love.
The Father:
First Person Creator
Father is God is not the Son or The Holy Spirit
The Son:
Second Person Reedemer
Son is God is not the Father or the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit:
Third Person Sanctifier
Holy Spirit is God is not the father or the Son
God:
Omnipotent
Omniscient
omnipresent

Question 8

Consubstantial

Answer 8

Of the same substance; used in the Nicene Creed to refer to the exact divine nature or essence shared by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Question 9

Creator

Answer 9

a person or thing that brings something into existence. (God)

Question 10

Redeemer

Answer 10

a person who brings goodness, honour, etc., to something again (Jesus)

Question 11

Sacrificial Love

Answer 11

selfless actions and putting the needs of others before one’s own ( Mission of the Trinity)

Question 12

Sanctifier:

Answer 12

One who sanctifies (makes holy) (The Holy Spirit)

Question 13

Sacramental Grace:

Answer 13

The grace we receive through the sacraments to nourish, strengthen, and heal us; it’s the Holy Spirit acting upon us.

Question 14

Apostolic

Answer 14

Relating to the Apostles

Question 15

Divinization

Answer 15

Becoming like God

Question 16

3 Phases of Salvation Journey:

Answer 16

Justified-Made right or reconciled with God

Sanctified- Made holy

Glorified- Perfected in Holiness to share eternity with God

Question 17

Baptismal Mission:

Answer 17

The threefold mission we are anointed for and called to share with Jesus through our baptism; we act like priests when we give of ourselves and lift up the world to God, like prophets when we speak God’s truth, and like kings when we lead others to work for the common good.

Question 18

Conversion:

Answer 18

The process of always returning to God to live a life of love and holiness

Question 19

Temptations: Self-indulgence, despair, pride

Answer 19

Self-Indulgence:
When we focus on our wants and not on our actual needs
Fasting shifts the focus from our physical wants
Despair:
When we face challenges we may be tempted to doubt God
When we pray the Holy Spirit turns us toward God
Pride:
It’s easy to be tempted by material things
When we’re attracted to wealth and popularity, and find ourselves worshipping idols in sports, music, movies or social media
It distracts us from God and from doing his will
When we do charity or almsgiving the Holy Spirit fills us with grace

Question 20

Contrition

Answer 20

Sincere sorrow for having sinned, hatred for the sin committed, and the resolve not to sin again
The more contrite we are, the more God’s grace works within us to overcome sin and heal us

Question 21

Pentecost:

Answer 21

An event that took place after the ascension of Jesus, when the Holy Spirit was sent to inspire the Apostles to preach and to baptize all people; the Apostles were given special abilities, power, and authority
The Holy Spirit gave the Apostles the gift to preach to a diverse crowd that gathered
So the Good News was able to be shared and understood by all.

Question 22

Salvation history:

Answer 22

First Stage- Salvation is promised
We are offered: A life of perfect love and harmony with God and if we sin God will always reach out for us. Offering us a way back to him.
What are we called to do: To sacrifice our own desires and self-interest for the sake of what is best for others. We may need to get over our pride to forgive others as God forgives us.

Second Stage- Salvation is accomplished in Jesus
We are offered: The opportunity to restore our relationship with Jesus through his sacrifice for us
What are we called to do: To put the needs of others before our own needs and follow Jesus’ example of love, mercy, respect, and charity

Third Stage- Salvation continues with the Holy Spirit
We are offered: The power and gifts of the Holy Spirit that guide us to know and do what God wants.
What are we called to do: To open our hearts and let him guide our thoughts, words, and actions.
Fourth Stage- Salvation will be complete in us
We are offered: Opportunities to experience the real presence of Jesus through the Mass
What are we called to do: We are called to share the Good News of Jesus’ mission of love and offer of salvation for all people.

Question 23

Evangelize/ Evangelizer

Answer 23

Evangelize: Continue Jesus’ mission to witness our faith, spread the Good News, and inspire others through our example of love and service.
It is a reminder that God knows and loves every person and wants to be known and loved in return
Paul and Timothy are known, evangelists.

Question 24

First Evangelization:

Answer 24

The sharing of the Good News with people who do not know Jesus
Began at Pentecost and it continues today

Question 25

New Evangelization:

Answer 25

The sharing of the Good News with baptized Catholics who have become distanced from the church to help them know Jesus at a deeper level and return to or reignite their faith

Question 26

Area or sectors where we evangelize:

Answer 26

Culture- Believing and living with truth, beauty and goodness.
Science and Technology- Using science and technology ethically.
Family and Friends- Nurturing families and friends
Social Communications- Supporting media and communications that are life-giving
Economy- Sharing resources justly
Community- Working for justice and peace
Religion- Supporting religious teaching and faith development