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Foundations of the Church
1. What does Apostolic Succession guarantee for the Church?
That the teachings of the Church will always be attached to the teachings of Christ.
2. Why is the Church Apostolic?
Because it is founded on the apostles, continues their mission, and is led by their successors, the bishops.
3. What is the Church?
The Body of Christ and the Communion of Believers.
4. What is the relationship between Christ and His Church?
Christ is the Head and the Church is His Body.
5. In what does the true Church of Jesus Christ “subsist”?
In the Catholic Church, governed by the Pope and the bishops in union with him.
6. The Catholic Church traces its history back to what?
Through an unbroken line of bishops who are the successors of the Apostles.
7. Who is the Vicar of Christ?
The Pope.
Sacraments and Grace
8. What is Grace?
The free, unmerited gift of God.
9. What is a Sacrament?
A visible sign, instituted by Christ, that conveys grace.
10. Is the Church itself a form of Sacrament?
Yes.
11. What does the Sacred Chrism of Baptism symbolize?
Reception of the gift of the Holy Spirit, incorporation into Christ, and your dignity, responsibility, and strength.
12. By receiving the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, we become living what?
Living Tabernacles.
Jesus Christ and Salvation
13. Who is the Paschal Lamb?
Jesus.
14. Does Jesus’ glory increase after His Ascension?
Yes.
15. God fulfilled Jesus’ promise to the Apostles by sending who?
The Holy Spirit.
The Body of Christ
16. In the Body of Christ, who is the Head?
Jesus.
17. Who is the Heart?
The Holy Spirit.
18. Who is the Flesh?
The Church.
Faith and Discipleship
19. What is Love?
Willing the good of the other.
20. What is an Evangelist?
One who spreads the Good News.
21. What does the word “Missionary” mean?
One who is sent.
22. According to the Great Commission, what is the main “job” of Christian discipleship?
To love and spread the Gospel.
23. How does the Holy Spirit guide you?
By helping you live the Beatitudes and Christian virtues, recognize sin and turn from it, and love God and neighbor as part of the Body of Christ.
Scripture and Prayer
24. What is the Lectio Divina?
Sacred reading; a prayerful reading of Sacred Scripture.
Baptism and Christian Identity
25. What does it mean to be a Baptized Christian?
It means being united with Christ, marked as His follower, and called to live a life of faith, hope, and love.
26. One cannot do penance or repent without what?
Contrition.
Mary and the Saints
27. To whom does the term “Theotokos” refer?
Mary.
28. Who is the New Eve?
Mary.
29. What is Canonization?
The process by which the Church declares someone to be a Saint in Heaven.
Ecumenism
30. Do Protestant and Orthodox Churches believe in Jesus Christ?
Yes.
31. Do Protestant and Orthodox Churches have proper Baptism?
Yes.
Human Dignity
32. What is the Soul?
The spiritual principle of the human person.
The Church and Holiness
1. Are all people called to holiness?
Yes, everyone is called to holiness and to live in communion with God.
2. Is the Church both visible and spiritual?
Yes, the Church is a visible community and a spiritual reality.
3. What is Apostolic Succession?
It is the passing down of apostolic teaching and authority from the Apostles to the bishops through the laying on of hands.
4. What does Apostolic Succession guarantee for the Church?
That the teachings of the Church remain faithful to the teachings of Christ.
Communion of Saints and the Role of Mary
5. What is the Communion of Saints?
The spiritual union of all members of the Church: the faithful on Earth, the souls in Purgatory, and the saints in Heaven.
6. How does the Communion of Saints stay connected?
Through prayer, the Sacraments, and mutual intercession.
7. Do Catholics worship Mary?
No, Catholics honor Mary but worship God alone.
Virtues and Grace
8. What are the Theological Virtues?
Faith, Hope, and Charity (Love).
9. What are the Human Virtues?
Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance.
10. What is Grace?
The free, undeserved gift of God’s life and help.
Sacraments
11. What is a Sacrament?
A visible sign instituted by Christ that gives grace.
12. How many Sacraments are there?
There are seven Sacraments.
13. Is the Church itself a form of Sacrament?
Yes, the Church is the sacrament of salvation.
14. What is the first Sacrament?
Baptism.
15. What does the Sacred Chrism of Baptism symbolize?
The gift of the Holy Spirit, incorporation into Christ, and strength for living the Christian life.
Imitating Christ
16. Does imitating Christ sometimes involve suffering?
Yes, following Christ often includes taking up one’s cross.
17. Does Christ expect us to forgive our enemies?
Yes, as He forgave His enemies, He calls us to do the same.
18. By being a member of the Communion of Saints, do we all share each other’s charisms?
Yes, the spiritual gifts and prayers of one benefit all.
The Body of Christ
19. In what does the true Church of Jesus Christ “subsist”?
In the Catholic Church governed by the Pope and bishops in union with him.
20. What is Love?
Willing the good of the other.
21. Does Love require care for the poor, avoiding greed, and self-denial?
Yes, true love involves concrete acts of charity and sacrifice.
22. In the Body of Christ, who is the Head?
Jesus Christ.
23. Who is the Heart?
The Holy Spirit.
24. Who is the Flesh?
The Church.
Evangelization and Other Churches
25. What is an Evangelist?
Someone who spreads the Good News of Jesus Christ.
26. Do Protestant and Orthodox Churches believe in Jesus Christ?
Yes.
27. Do Protestant and Orthodox Churches have proper Baptism?
Yes, if it is done with water and the Trinitarian formula.
Moral Life
28. What are the three sources of every moral action?
The object (what you do), the intention (why), and the circumstances (context).
Discipleship and Scripture
29. According to the Great Commission, what is the main “job” of Christian discipleship?
To go out, teach all nations, and baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
30. What is the Lectio Divina?
A prayerful reading of Sacred Scripture.
Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection
31. What natural event/disaster occurred when the women visited Jesus’ grave in Matthew?
An earthquake.
32. What is the Paschal Mystery?
Christ’s Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
33. What occurred on the Feast of Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles, empowering them to preach.
34. Who is the Paschal Lamb?
Jesus Christ.
35. What is the Ascension of Jesus?
When Jesus was taken up into Heaven 40 days after His Resurrection.
36. Does Jesus’ glory increase after His Ascension?
Yes, He is glorified at the right hand of the Father.
37. Which Resurrection account is the only one to feature the story of the guards?
The Gospel of Matthew.
The Afterlife
38. What is Heaven?
Eternal life with God in perfect happiness.
39. What is Hell?
Eternal separation from God.
40. What is Purgatory?
A state of purification for souls who die in God’s grace but still need cleansing.
41. What is the Particular Judgment?
The individual judgment of each person at the moment of death.
42. What is the Last Judgment?
Christ’s final judgment of all people at the end of time.
43. What is the Resurrection of the Body?
The belief that at the end of time, our bodies will rise and be reunited with our souls.
Apostles and Saints
44. What does the term “Apostle” mean?
One who is sent.
45. What are the Evangelical Counsels?
Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience.
46. What is Canonization?
The Church’s official declaration that someone is a Saint in Heaven.
47. Why is the Church Apostolic?
Because it is built on the foundation of the Apostles and guided by their successors.
48. What does it mean when we say that Saints intercede for us?
They pray to God on our behalf.
49. What does it mean to be a Baptized Christian?
To be united with Christ, marked as a child of God, and called to live in holiness.