29 Questions
What is the repentance needed for the Kingdom, according to the text?
A total personal conversion, a change of life-style and of priorities
What can be inferred about Peter's actions in the text?
He denied Jesus Christ three times
What does Peter represent in the text?
Our tendency to hurt others and take relationships for granted
What is the Greek word for 'change of mind' or 'conversion'?
Metanoia
What happens to Peter after he denies Jesus Christ?
He wept bitterly
What is the main objective of the doctrine of Jesus' call to conversion?
To describe the working of the Holy Spirit in one's conversion
What is the central theme of Psalm 51:3-10?
The acknowledgement of sin and the desire for cleansing and forgiveness
What is the moral of the doctrine of Jesus' call to conversion?
To point out the necessity of conversion to one's faith life
What is the significance of the 'hyssop' in Psalm 51:9?
It is a symbol of cleansing and purification
What is the main idea of the 'Time Machine' activity?
To think about the things one would change if given the chance to turn back time
What is the question posed in the 'Wondering Joyfully A' activity?
Do you need an 'eraser' in your life?
What is the primary aim of Jesus' call to conversion, like that of the prophets before him?
The conversion of the heart, interior conversion
What is interior repentance, according to the Catholic Catechism?
A radical reorientation of our whole life
What must happen for man to have a new heart, according to the Catholic Catechism?
God must give man a new heart
What is the result of interior conversion, according to the Catholic Catechism?
It leads to a turning away from evil
What is the current state of the human heart, according to the Catholic Catechism?
Heavy and hardened
What is required for true change to take place, according to the text?
Interior conversion
What is the first work of the grace of the Holy Spirit?
Conversion
What is the first and perpetual condition for Christian moral living?
Conversion
What is the condition for entry into the Kingdom of God?
Repentance
What is the false view of sin that attributes it to breaking an impersonal law?
Breaking God's law
What is the opposite of a guilt complex in a Christian sense?
A genuine Christian sense of sin
What happens to those who are baptized into Christ Jesus?
They are alive for God in Christ Jesus
What is the result of justification?
The remission of sins and the sanctification of the interior man
What is the second part of the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Confession of all grave/mortal sins to the priest
What is the purpose of reforming one's life?
To enter the Kingdom of God
What is a hindrance to conversion?
Pride
What is the process toward conversion?
Interior contrition and purpose of amendments, actual confession of sins and priestly absolution
What is the relationship between the grace of God and our hearts?
The grace of God restores our hearts to him
Study Notes
Conversion
- Conversion is a total personal transformation, a change of life-style and priorities, and a work of the grace of God.
- It involves a change of mind and a change of the inner man, which demands a radical reorientation of one's whole life.
- Conversion is necessary for one's faith life, and it requires prayer, repentance, and a true sincerity.
The Importance of Prayer
- Prayer is essential towards true repentance and conversion.
- It helps to cleanse us from our sins and to communicate to us the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ.
The Call to Conversion
- The call to conversion is a fundamental part of the preaching of the Kingdom of God.
- It involves a call to repentance, a change of heart, and a turning away from evil.
- Conversion is the first and perduring condition for Christian moral living.
Understanding Sin
- Sin is viewed as breaking God's law, violating basic relationships of respect and love with fellow humans and with God, and going against one's conscience.
- A genuine Christian sense of sin is the opposite of a guilt complex, and its source and point of reference is God, not ourselves.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a means for conversion, which involves understanding sin, contrition, confession, and penance.
- The three basic realities in receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation are God's infinite mercy, the Church, and continued personal conversion.
Hindrances to Conversion
- Pride, ignorance, false belief, temptation, preoccupation, and fear are common hindrances to conversion.
- These hindrances can prevent individuals from truly repenting and turning away from evil.
The Process Toward Conversion
- The process toward conversion involves interior contrition, the actual confession of sins, and priestly absolution.
- It also involves a continued commitment to personal conversion and a turning away from evil.
This quiz covers the importance of conversion in faith life and the role of prayer in repentance, referencing Psalm 51:3-10. It highlights the necessity of prayer for true repentance and the working of the Holy Spirit in one's conversion. Test your knowledge of Christian doctrine and practice!
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