1. Define “Sacrament”
1. Define “Sacrament” An efficacious and outward (visible) sign of an invisible grace.
2. What is an efficacious sign?
2. What is an efficacious sign? A sign that is capable of producing the effect it points to
3. Along with being efficacious, what are the other two traits found in the Sacraments?
3. Along with being efficacious, what are the other two traits found in the Sacraments? 1. Mystery 2. Visible Sign of the Invisble
4. Define “Solidarity”
4. Define “Solidarity” The virtue of social charity, friendship, and responsible sharing wherby we recognize our interdependence on others and that we are all brothers and sisters of one family under a loving Father.
5. What is the hypostatic union of Christ?
5. What is the hypostatic union of Christ? The doctrine of faith that recognizes two natures (one human and one divine) in the one Person of Jesus Christ
6. Name the “Theological Virtues”
6. Name the “Theological Virtues” Faith, Hope & Charity (Love)
7. What is “liturgy”?
7. What is “liturgy”? The official public worship of the Church. The sacraments and the Divine Office constitute the Church’s liturgy.
8. What is meant by the “Sacramental Economy”?
8. What is meant by the “Sacramental Economy”? The communication or dispensation of the fruits of Christ’s Paschal Mystery through the sacramental liturgy
9. What is meant by calling Christ the “Primordial Sacrament”?
9. What is meant by calling Christ the “Primordial Sacrament”? It is a reference to Jesus as the “prime sacrament” because he points to God’s love while at the same time he is God’s love for us as he reconciles the world to his Father
10. What part of the Church makes up the laity?
10. What part of the Church makes up the laity? All the members of the church who are not ordained or in consecrated life
11. Define “Social Justice”?
11. Define “Social Justice”? A form of justice that treats all people fairly and equaly, according to their due.
12. Define “Charism”
12. Define “Charism” A God-given talent, gift, skill, or ability that is give to each person for the good of everyone in the Church
13. What are the different aspects of the communion of saints?
13. What are the different aspects of the communion of saints? 1.The communion of spiritual goods 2.The communion of all holy people
14. What is the Incarnation?
14. What is the Incarnation? God taking on human flesh and form in Jesus
15. According to St. Paul, what is the most important theological virtue?
15. According to St. Paul, what is the most important theological virtue? And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 1 Corinthians 13:13