Alive in Christ Ch 9

In Matthew's Gospel, the king who asked people if they had fed or given him water is a symbol for __________.

• King Herod the world's poor Jesus himself

• King Herod the world's poor

• Jesus himself

"Preach the Gospel at all times. When necessary, use words," are the words of __________.

• Saint Francis of Assisi

• Saint Paul

• Blessed Joseph Vaz of India

When we really understand stewardship, we will be thankful for our gifts, __________.

• and happy to share them generously

• but nervous about letting other people see them

• but only willing to use them for friends

In a Gospel story about the end of time, Jesus said we will be judged on whether we __________.

• fed the hungry and gave drinks to the thirsty

• went to church every day

• joined lots of church committees

When we are good Christians and put God first, we __________.

• make others feel like sinners

• become proud and judgmental

• help other people know God

God's Word tells us that it's good that people have different gifts and talents, but we must __________.

• use them for the good of the Church

• save them to use as adults

• find out who has the most important gifts

We are sent to share our gifts at the end of Mass when the priest or deacon says, "__________."

• Christ have mercy

• Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life

• The Lord be with you

Saint Joseph Vaz had to use his talents to share the Gospel in his own country, India, because __________.

• most people there were Hindu, not Catholic

• there was no interest in religion there

• he had to work and minister by himself

Drawing pictures, playing soccer, playing piano, and many other abilities are talents or __________.

• skills that will someday make us rich or famous

• gifts given to us by God to help us serve others

• things that are fun but not useful for anyone else

Because Jesus wanted the people of the Church to work together, __________.

• he gave us the Beatitudes

• he told many parables about forgiveness and love of neighbor

• he sent the Holy Spirit to help us continue his work