Confirmation Class Study Test Cards

God is one in…

Nature

God is three in…

Person

Give a proof that God exists.

There are "Five Ways" to demonstrate the existence of God, according to St. Thomas Aquinas. One is the argument from Design/Intelligent design, which argues that complex systems and forms in the universe point to there being an intelligent designer and creator, which is God.

Which Person of the Holy Trinity became man? What name was given Him?

Jesus

Does Jesus have *

Divine nature

Human nature

Both

Both

Does Jesus have a human soul, mind and will? 

Yes

Jesus is a*

divine person

human person

divine person

Give a reference to Jesus stating he is divine

In John 10:30, Jesus states, "I and the Father are one."

Give a proof that Jesus did to show he was God? 

One proof was his resurrection. His resurrection is considered the ultimate proof of his divinity.

Where does original sin come from? 

Adam and Eve's disobedience in the garden of Eden.

How is original sin removed?

Baptism

Can you lose a share in God's life after Baptism? If so, how?*

Yes, through mortal sin/violating a commandment, turning away from God, and refusing to repent.

What are the two kinds of sin that we commit ourselves?

Sins of commission and sins of omission

Which of the two is the worst sin? What happens to someone who dies with this kind of sin on his soul?

Neither by itself. The worst kind of sin is mortal sin, whether it's by commission or ommision. If someone does in a state of mortal sin without repentance, they are separated from God eternally in hell.

Does a person in hell ever get out?

No

What happens to the souls in Purgatory after their time of purification?*

After their time of purification in purgatory, souls may enter heaven.

What three things are necessary in order to commit a mortal sin?*

1. Grave matter, where the act itself is wrong.

2. Full knowledge, knowing what you are doing is seriously wrong. 3. Deliberate consent, when you freely choose to do it anyway.

How can a mortal sin be forgiven?*

Through the sacrament of confession, where the sinner confesses to a priest and recieves absolution.

Who has the power to forgive sins?*

God is the one who truly forgives, but priests act in the person of Chist to forgive sins through confession.

How often should you go to confession?*