Church Unit 5 Review

Why is the Church called the sacrament of salvation?

• Because truth, goodness, and beauty are only found within the Church.
• Because the Church is both the sign and instrument of our communion with God.
• Because salvation is one of the seven Sacraments.
• Because the Church is a sign of God’s anger towards our sinfulness.

How does the Holy Spirit interact with the Church?

• He animates the Body of Christ, bestows His charisms on her members, and unites the Church with her head.
• He controls the Church like a puppet master, dictating every move of her members in accordance with the will of the saints.
• He does not interact with the Church but views the Church from the outside.
• He only interacts with the Church through the other Persons of the Trinity.

What does God call everyone to?

• A personal relationship with Him and a family of believers.
• A solitary existence set apart from all other people.
• To be priests and nuns.
• To decide for ourselves what is good and what is evil.

The tendency or inclination to sin that is an effect of Original Sin. Even though Baptism erases the stain of Original Sin, this tendency to sin remains.

• Concupiscence
• Vice
• Mortal Sin
• Venial Sin

What makes a sin venial?

• It hurts our relationship with God but does not destroy it.
• It destroys our relationship with God.
• It is a grave matter.
• It is a violation of Canon Law.

How is mortal sin different from venial sin?

• Mortal sins are not real sins.
• Mortal sin is less grave than a venial sin.
• Mortal sin separates us completely from God.
• Mortal sin can only be committed once in your life.

Which one of these will keep us from falling prey to sin?

• The Sacraments
• Prayer
• The life of charity and communion
• All of the above

What does it mean to be charitable?

• To be forgiving.
• To see others as Christ sees them.
• To desire the good of the other person because it is good for them.
• All of the above.

A friendship based not just on shared interests, but on a shared faith and a shared desire to help one another walk the difficult path to sainthood.

• Fellowship
• Parish
• Cellmates
• None of these

Where do we find perfect happiness and satisfaction?

• In our careers.
• Here on earth.
• Only in Heaven.
• Perfect satisfaction is never possible to find anywhere.