The nature of salvation and grace

Question 1

what is Charisms?

Answer 1

special gifts for callings

Question 2

what is Grace?

Answer 2

undeserved mercy from God which gives the strength to be good and holy

Question 3

what are the two types of sin?

Answer 3

• Original sin (The Church that everyone is born with original sin, which is washed away at baptism
• Personal sin (actions that break God’s law and is the consequence of a person’s own actions)

Question 4

why do Catholics believe salvation is important?

Answer 4

• without salvation there can be no real relationship with God
• without salvation a person’s sins will prevent them from entering heaven
• salvation from sin was the whole purpose of Jesus coming to earth and founding Christianity

Question 5

what are some examples of grace?

Answer 5

• sacramental graces which come from the sacraments
• special gifts, such as the gift as healing
• the graces that come from special callings such as priests

Question 6

what does the Catholic Church teach that grace comes through?

Answer 6

• receiving the sacraments of baptism and confirmation
• receiving the sacrament of the Eucharist in the Mass
• leading a Christian life

Question 7

what is a Source of wisdom about the nature of salvation and grace?

Answer 7

The Catholic Catechism teaches that no one but God knows who will and who will not be saved