Unit 1 Lesson 1-5 Test Spirit of Truth 7th Grade

What is sanctifying grace?

• Temporary help from God to choose the good

• The life of God given as a stable, inherent quality in our souls

• The ability to reason and make decisions

• The act of recognizing right from wrong

The teaching that we are made in the image and likeness of God is foundational for our understanding of:

• The sacraments

• The saints

• Who we are

• The Trinity

What does "dignity" refer to in this unit?

• Our ability to make choices

• The unique worth we have simply for being human

• The grace we receive at baptism

• The way we use our emotions

What is concupiscence?

• The power to reason

• The desire for holiness

• The tendency to sin

• The ability to love

Holiness is defined as:

• The fullness of Christian life and the perfection of charity

• The ability to avoid sin completely

• A feeling of happiness

• The first grace we receive at baptism

What is the purpose of actual grace?

• It is the grace that sanctifies us permanently

• It helps us in each moment to choose the good

• It is only received during the Sacraments

• It ensures we never sin

What are the two faculties of the soul mentioned in this unit?

• Emotion and intellect

• Intellect and free will

• Free will and grace

• Holiness and conscience

According to the study guide, what happens to sanctifying grace if we commit mortal sin?

• It is diminished but not lost

• It is strengthened

• It is lost and can only be restored through Penance

• It remains unchanged

Our bodies matter because:

• They reflect what is happening in our souls

• They are irrelevant to our spiritual life

• They are purely physical

• They do not affect our relationship with God

In what sacrament is sanctifying grace first received?

• Holy Communion

• Baptism

• Reconciliation

• Confirmation