3 Questions
According to Catholic teaching, what is the definition of holiness?
The fullness of Christian life and the perfection of charity
What is the significance of the teaching that humans are made in the image and likeness of God?
It is foundational for understanding human dignity and worth
What is the role of grace in Catholic teaching?
Grace is a divine help given freely by God to assist humans in their journey to holiness
Study Notes
Key Teachings of Catholicism
- Using reason to know and think of God enables us to see what good we should choose.
- Habitually remembering God helps us use our reason and free will.
- Jesus was obedient and grew in wisdom, age, and favor.
- The teaching that we are made in the image and likeness of God is foundational for our understanding of who we are.
- Dignity is the unique worth and value that we possess simply for being human, created like God.
- As human beings, we are made for community and responsible for each other.
- Holiness is “the fullness of Christian life and ... the perfection of charity” (CCC 2013).
- The saints serve as guides for Catholics on their journey to holiness.
- Due to the Fall of Man and the Original Sin, we all have the tendency to sin.
- Happiness is more than just feeling good and having our physical needs met.
- God gives us His help through grace, which comes in the form of sanctifying and actual grace.
- Human beings possess faculties of the soul, including the intellect, free will, and emotions, and we have the ability to judge whether an action is good or evil using our conscience.
Test your knowledge of the key teachings of Catholicism with this quiz! From the importance of reason and remembering God to the concept of dignity and holiness, explore the foundational beliefs that guide the Catholic faith. Discover the role of the saints and the power of grace, and learn about the faculties of the soul that allow us to make moral judgments. Whether you're a Catholic or simply curious about this rich tradition, this quiz is a great way to deepen your understanding of the teachings that shape Catholic life.
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