Faith & Action I Final

What should the human community reflect, according to God's plan?

The love and harmony of the Holy Trinity

Why are families considered the basic building block of communal life?

They form the foundation of society

What is the greatest moral value in the Bible besides faithfulness to God?

Love of neighbor

What was one goal of Jesus' mission regarding family?

To restore the original holiness and love intended for family life

Which commandment regarding family is extended by the New Law?

The Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and mother

What is the term for the Christian family as a center for faith learning?

Domestic Church

What is the role of a catechist?

To teach the principles of Christian doctrine

What is a vocation?

A calling from God to live a life of holiness in a particular manner and state of life

What is Natural Law?

The moral law understood through reason, given by God, that allows humans to discern right from wrong

What is the state's purpose according to Church teaching?

To promote the common good and safeguard the rights and duties of individuals

What is Civil Disobedience?

Refusal to obey unjust laws as a form of peaceful protest

Which commandment prohibits bearing false witness?

The Eighth Commandment

What is calumny?

Spreading false statements about someone to harm their reputation

How is sin depicted in relation to God?

As a rebellion against God, a failure to live according to His will, and a betrayal of the covenant relationship

What are the three conditions for a sin to be mortal?

Grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent

What is the difference between venial and mortal sin?

Venial sin weakens one's relationship with God; mortal sin breaks it entirely

What is social sin?

The collective effect of many personal sins over time, which can corrupt society and its institutions

What are individuals called to do in response to social sin?

Recognize and challenge social sins, working towards justice and the common good

What is chastity?

The virtue by which people integrate their sexuality into their total person in a healthy and successful manner

What is the most direct sin against chastity?

Adultery

What is the term for sexual activity between two persons, at least one of whom is married to another?

Adultery

What is the cardinal virtue that moderates appetites and passions to achieve balance?

Temperance

What is the meaning of the Corporal Works of Mercy?

Charitable actions that respond to people's physical needs and show respect for human dignity

What is a Social Doctrine?

The body of Church teachings that relate to our economic and social interactions

How many Key Basic Social Doctrine Themes are there?

7

What is the guidance provided by God that is sufficient to meet our needs called?

Divine Providence

What is the recognition of our deep need for God and the commitment to put God above everything else in life called?

Poverty of heart

What commandment prohibits lying about someone else?

8th Commandment

What does 'missing the mark' mean in the context of sin?

Failing to live up to God's expectations

How does the New Testament deepen the understanding of sin?

It shows sin as a failure to love God and neighbor

What distinguishes venial sin from mortal sin?

Mortal sin destroys our relationship with God

Can ignorance diminish personal culpability for sin?

Yes

What are sins of omission?

Failing to do something that is required

How can one combat social sin?

By promoting justice, advocating for change, and living the Gospel

What does Jesus mean by 'Don't forgive 7 times, forgive 77 times'?

We are called to forgive endlessly

What is integrity?

Unity between inner and outer life

What is concupiscence?

The tendency toward sin due to Original Sin

What is polygamy?

Having more than one spouse

What is the 6th Commandment?

You shall not commit adultery

What is the virtue that helps balance passions and desires?

Temperance

Why did God give humans the earth's resources?

For everyone to share and care for

What are parables?

Stories rooted in daily life using allegory or symbolism

What is mammon?

An Aramaic word for wealth or property

What are the 2 things needed to walk faithfully as Christians?

Charity and Justice

What is the meaning of Corporal Works of Mercy?

Charitable actions responding to physical needs

What does the Church teach about how wealth should be used?

Wealth should be used to serve the common good and not just personal gain

How many key Social Doctrine themes are there?

Seven

What is conciliar?

Something related to a Church council

What is Providence?

God's guidance that meets our needs

What is Poverty of Heart?

Putting God above material wealth

What is Eschatology?

Study of the last things (death, judgment, heaven, hell)

What is blasphemy?

Speaking, acting, or thinking about God in a mocking way

What is a covenant?

A sacred agreement between God and His people

What are ways to enrich your relationship with God?

Prayer, sacraments, and sacrifice

What renews us spiritually each week?

Sacred Liturgy

What is the Sabbath?

The 7th day of rest, observed in the Eucharist

What are the Seven Capital Sins?

Pride, Greed, Envy, Anger, Lust, Gluttony, Sloth

What does "Charat" mean?

Hebrew word meaning "to miss the mark"

What gives humans infinite worth and dignity?

We are made in the image of God

What story emphasizes forgiveness?

The Lost Sheep and The Prodigal Son

What clouds our ability to understand natural moral law?

Original sin

What is the Paschal Mystery?

Christ's Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension

What is the original meaning of the 1st Commandment?

To acknowledge and worship only the one true God

What is the primary foundation of our life and happiness?

The 1st Commandment

What are the two categories sin falls under in religion?

Irrational religion and irresponsible religion

What is the quality of being holy, worthy of respect, and reverence?

Sacred

What is the role of the Sabbath in the Christian faith?

It is a day of rest and worship, recalling God's rest on the seventh day

What are the best ways to enrich your relationship with God?

All of the above (prayer, sacraments, sacrifices)

What is profanity?

Speaking disrespectfully about something sacred

What is the purpose of the Beatitudes?

To teach us the attitudes and actions that lead to true happiness and holiness

What is an examination of conscience?

The prayerful review of one's actions in light of the Gospel

What renews us spiritually and gives us strength to love as disciples?

Sacred liturgy

What are examples of works of service?

All of the above (church, elderly, volunteering)

What does it mean to be sanctified?

To be made holy and set apart for God's purpose

The sin of lying under oath is what?

Perjury

What does it mean to "miss the mark"?

You attempt to follow the moral law but end up falling short

How did Gideon creating a golden ephod show missing the mark?

It reflects a lapse in judgment that led the people into idolatry

Which story from the Bible emphasizes forgiveness?

The Lost Sheep and The Prodigal Son

Why do humans have infinite worth and dignity?

Because we're made in the image of God

God created humans to live in what kind of context?

Structured society and responsibilities

How is sin most accurately described in relation to God?

A rejection of God's love and a willful turning away from Him

Where did God give the 10 Commandments?

Mount Sinai

What is merit?

A reward from God to those who love Him

What law is always true and never changes?

Eternal Law

What was the Sinai Covenant?

A relationship of love between God and His chosen people

What is the divine gift given to only human beings?

Soul

What law reflects God's wisdom and love?

Moral Law

What law is understood through reason?

Natural Law

What 3 gifts allow us to be in communion with God?

Soul, intellect, free will

Where does our justification begin and end?

With God's work

What is original sin?

Adam and Eve's disobedience that affects all humanity

What is the work of salvation accomplished by Christ?

Paschal Mystery

To be made holy is to be what?

Sanctified

What is the 7th day when God rested?

The Sabbath

Why must we protect creation?

Because it's part of God's design

Who warned that greed and selfishness harm creation?

Pope John Paul II

As students, who does our work prepare us to serve?

Society

What sins are capital sins against the 10th Commandment?

Envy and Greed

What is God's guidance that meets our needs called?

Providence

What is the commitment to put God above material wealth called?

Poverty of Heart