Catholic Values and Key Issues Quiz

Humans are special because they are created in the image of God. They are given the ability to reason, speak, and live morally.

The Catholic Church teaches that humans are a mixture of both earthly and divine elements.

Different from animals, humans are able to communicate directly with God through prayer.

The study of the origin, development, and customs of human beings. It includes both biological and cultural aspects.

God reveals himself to humanity in stages through creation, covenants, prophets, and finally, through Jesus.

A series of promises between God and humanity, like the covenant between God and Moses.

The process of becoming mature as a person, which involves connecting and collaborating with others, seeking truth, and taking responsibility for one's actions.

The concept of accepting ourselves and others as we are, embracing our histories, and moving towards unity and connection.

The process of removing religious influence or connection from something, making it worldly.

A profound mystery of human life that expresses our capacity for love, creativity, and forming bonds with others.

God's generous and merciful love for us, manifested through creation and especially through Jesus Christ.

A type of love based on companionship, shared interests, and goals.

A passionate, instinctive, and pleasurable love driven by physical attraction.

A deep and unconditional love between family members.

Mutual affection between friends based on shared values and support.

The highest form of love characterized by unconditional generosity and selflessness.

Loving actions that express our commitment to the well-being of others, embodying God's generosity.

A sacred covenant mirroring the covenant between Christ and his followers, marked by love, commitment, and fidelity.

Our innate ability to form deep connections with others, rooted in the shared experience of human sexuality.

A close and intimate bond that touches our deepest being, both physically and spiritually; not always sexual.

Actions that express intimacy without sexual intercourse.

The Catholic teaching emphasizes avoiding sexual intercourse before marriage, promoting chastity and purity in dating relationships.

"Do to others as you would have them do to you." A universal principle that can be applied regardless of religious beliefs.

When we consider how the resources and goods of a society are fairly distributed amongst its members.

The use of the legal system to resolve conflicts between people or groups.

Social conditions that allow everyone to reach their potential and live fulfilling lives.

A document outlining fundamental human rights and freedoms, recognized by most countries.

The worship ritual where bread and wine are consecrated and shared as the body and blood of Jesus Christ.

A period of reflection and preparation for new Catholics to fully participate in the sacraments of the Church.

Universal, inclusive, and reaching all people across the globe.

The process of increasing interconnectedness between nations through trade, technology, and cultural exchange.

Catholics should critically examine their culture and judge it by Catholic principles and values.

The distribution of goods, dignity, and power should be balanced to ensure human dignity and prevent social problems.

Talents are the abilities God gives us. We should use them to help ourselves and others.

Freedom is the power to choose. We can choose to act or not to act, but we're responsible for our choices.

Solidarity is when we come together as one to support each other. It's important because we are social creatures who need each other's love and support.

Sin is an action or thought that goes against God's will. When we sin, it hurts our relationship with God.

Vocation is a calling from God to serve Him and do His will. It means living your life for God and others.

Culture is a shared set of values, beliefs, and rules for living, that defines a group or society.

Symbols represent intangible ideas or feelings through tangible objects. For example, a flower symbolizes love.

A covenant is a sacred agreement or promise, like the one God made with Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.

Prophets were holy persons in Israel who spoke for God. They communicated God's will and messages to His people.

A parable is a story used to teach a lesson. Jesus used parables to communicate complex ideas in simple ways that people could understand.

Abba is an Aramaic word meaning "Father." It represents Jesus' close relationship with God as His father and our father.

The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai. God chose Sinai because its low peak symbolized humility.

Christ is present in our culture through His followers, the Scriptures, the Liturgy, and acts of service. It is the vocation of all human beings to transform culture into God's will.

The Trinity is the divine community of persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Atheism is the belief that there is no God.

Reciprocity is the idea of treating others how you want to be treated. It is the same as the Golden Rule.

Individualism is the belief that individuals are independent and self-sufficient. It is a secular value that emphasizes personal independence.