38 Questions
What does Baptism bring to the soul?
Sanctifying grace
What is the purpose of Liturgical worship?
To express Catholic beliefs
What is the significance of the Paschal candle?
It is lit only on special occasions
What does Reconciliation remove?
The spiritual illness of sin
What is the significance of the Eucharist?
It unites us to Christ as his body
How do evangelical Christians approach worship?
With less structured forms of worship
What is Petition in prayer?
Asking for something
What is Thanksgiving in prayer?
Thanking God
What is another word for Holy Communion?
Eucharist
What is the purpose of a pilgrimage?
A religious and spiritual journey to a place of religious significance
What does the Catholic Church call on believers to do?
To challenge these situations in the world and to not rest until all of God's children experience peace and justice
What is the name of the organization that puts 'love thy neighbour into practice'?
CAFOD
What is the parable of the Good Samaritan related to?
Catholic Social Teaching
What is the purpose of Eucharistic adoration?
The worship and adoration of the consecrated host
What is the goal of Catholic Social Teaching?
To challenge these situations in the world and to not rest until all of God's children experience peace and justice
What is Pope Francis' call to action?
To care for 'our common home'
What is the main focus of devotions?
Prayer dedicated to Mary
What is the significance of Vatican II?
An ecumenical council held between 1962 and 1965
What is the 'Real Presence' in the Catholic Church?
The physical presence of Jesus in the consecrated bread and wine
What is the significance of the Hail Mary?
A prayer dedicated to Mary
What is the purpose of the Bishops' Conference of a country?
To help Catholics know and share the gospel
What is the Rosary?
A series of mysteries in the life of Christ or Mary
What is the purpose of the parish?
To pass on the message of God's love
What is Proclaim '15?
A national evangelisation initiative
What is the role of the person referred to as the Penitent?
To acknowledge sorrow or sin
What is the purpose of Efficacious prayer?
To help and encourage the deceased person
What is the significance of Sanctifying grace?
A state in which God shares his life and love
What does the sacrament of Holy Orders give to the person who receives it?
The grace of God to fulfill a role
What is the primary purpose of the Church?
To provide a place to worship and learn about God
What is the Vigil?
Time spent awake to keep watch or to pray
What is the purpose of the rosary in Catholic tradition?
To meditate on episodes from Jesus' and Mary's lives
What is the Requiem?
A celebration as part of the funeral but not always
What is the main purpose of the Anointing of the Sick?
To give strength, comfort, and prepare a person in illness
What is unique about God in Catholic belief?
God is invisible, but present in the physical world
What is the purpose of the Rite of Committal and Commendation?
To pray for the deceased in the cemetery or crematorium
What is the significance of Jesus' words in 1 Corinthians 11.24-25?
They introduce the concept of the Eucharist
What is the significance of the Eucharist in Catholic tradition?
It is the body and blood of Christ
What is the significance of the Stations of the Cross?
It is a way to meditate on Jesus' suffering and death
Study Notes
Baptism
- Baptism brings sanctifying grace to the soul, cleanses original sin, and links the soul to God's love.
Liturgical Worship
- Liturgical worship is not as important for all branches of Christianity, especially evangelical Christians who have less structured forms of worship.
Sacraments
- Reconciliation removes the spiritual illness of sin.
- Eucharist unites the individual to Christ as his means of finding the grace of God within.
- Holy Orders gives a man a serious responsibility for the souls of people in his care.
- Anointing of the sick gives strength in illness, comfort in suffering, and prepares the individual to meet death and eternity with confidence.
Prayer
- Petition is asking for something from God.
- Adoration is praising God.
- Contrition is saying sorry to God.
- Thanksgiving is thanking God.
Rosary and Stations of the Cross
- Praying the rosary helps Catholics to meditate on episodes from Jesus' and Mary's lives.
- Stations of the Cross are prayed during Lent, especially on Good Friday.
Pilgrimage
- A pilgrimage is a religious and spiritual journey to a place of religious significance.
- Pilgrimage helps some people regain their faith, face their approaching death, and feel closer to God.
Catholic Social Teaching
- CAFOD puts 'love thy neighbour into practice'.
- The Catholic Church calls on believers to challenge discrimination and to work towards peace and justice for all of God's children.
Catholic Beliefs
- The Eucharist is another word for Holy Communion, where Catholics believe the consecrated host has transformed into the Body of Christ.
- The Blessed Sacrament is adored and worshipped during Eucharistic adoration.
- Pope Francis calls on believers to care for 'our common home'.
Learn about the significance of baptism in Catholicism, including its connection to original sin and God's grace. Understand how Catholics express their beliefs through liturgical worship.
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