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Activity Book

Student Edition

Confirmed for Mission

An Evangelical Catechesis on Confirmation

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Confirmed for Mission: An Evangelical Catechesis on Confirmation

Activity Book

Student Edition

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Unless otherwise noted, Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010,

1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. and are used by permission of the copyright

owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in

writing from the copyright owner.

Graphics from www.thenounproject.com. “Bible” by Brand Mania; “basketball” by Creative Stall; “flame”, “light bulb”,

“question mark”, “stick figure” by Alex Muravev; “paint palette” by Olga; “notebook paper” by Scott Witthoft; “frame”

by Free, Fair, and Healthy; “pencil drawing” by Louie Greco; “movie” by Awabsky

Confirmed for Mission: An Evangelical Catechesis on Confirmation, and Activity Book Teacher and Student editions

Copyright © 2020, Bishop of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. All Rights Reserved.

Confirmation Curriculum; Little Catechism on Confirmation;

Confirmed for Mission Student Textbook available online at:

www.lincolndiocese.org/religious-education

Office of Religious Education www.cksisters.org

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Confirmed for Mission: An Evangelical Catechesis on Confirmation

TEXTBOOK

Worksheets………………………………...……...1

Resources ………………….……….…..…..25

92 QUESTIONS

92 Questions ……………...……………..…35

Worksheets……………………...….…….…43

Review Cards……………………….….…....51

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Confirmed for Mission: An Evangelical Catechesis on Confirmation © 2020 Catholic Diocese of Lincoln

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DIRECTIONS: Use your textbook to answer the questions.

1) How was the anointing that Jesus received at His baptism different from other Old

Testament anointings?

2) Where did the Spirit lead Jesus after His baptism? What did Jesus do there?

3) When we say that Jesus, “proclaim the Gospel, “ what do we mean?

4) Describe the two parts of the proclamation of the Kingdom of God.

5) What two things will the Holy Spirit do within disciples of Jesus?

6) What does it mean to be a witness of Jesus?

7) Why do disciples need the Holy Spirit in order to be a witness?

Comprehension Check Chapter 1-The Mission of Jesus

Through the Power of the Holy Spirt

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Examining the Artwork Chapter 1—Baptism of Christ by Leonardo de Vinci

DIRECTIONS: Look closely at the painting on the first page of the chapter. After taking time to

reflection on the scene that is depicted in the painting, answer the questions below.

TAKE A LOOK...

1) Who are the characters in the scene? List at least three characters you can identify and the

clues the artist gives that help you tell who they are.

2) What is happening in the scene?

GO A LITTLE DEEPER...

DIRECTIONS: Imagine that you are one of the characters in the painting. Answer the questions

from the character’s perspective.

1) What do I see?

2) What do I feel?

3) What am I going to do next?

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Comprehension Check Chapter 2-The Holy Spirit

and the Mission of the Apostolic Church


1) What did the disciples do after Jesus ascended into heaven?

2) What are two ways that the Holy Spirit made Himself known at Pentecost?

3) How were the disciples changed by the Holy Spirit?

4) Write the three parts of the message of the Kerygma

1-

2.

3.

5) As they shared the Kerygma, what two things did they continue to ask the Holy Spirit for?

6) What two things did the disciples ask the people to do after they heard the message of the

Kerygma?

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Examining the Artwork Chapter 2—The Pentecost by Bautista Maino



TAKE A LOOK...







1) What do I see?

2) What do I feel?


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Comprehension Check Chapter 3-The Holy Spirit and the Call to Mission

in the Sacrament of Confirmation


1) What is the parallel between Jesus’ temptation in the desert and Confirmation?

2) How were the apostles able to share the Gospel with their family, strangers and enemies?

3) What does it mean to evangelize?

4) (Fill in the blanks) “Every __________________ has the ___________________ and

______________ of being able, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to share the saving

message of Jesus.

5) What do we call sharing the kerygma with people who have never heard it before?

6) What is the best way to prepare for Confirmation?

7) What are two ways that you can anticipate the coming of the Holy Spirit at Confirmation?

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Examining the Artwork Chapter 3—Saint Peter Preaching by Masolino da Panicale



TAKE A LOOK...







1) What do I see?

2) What do I feel?


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Comprehension Check Chapter 4-Review of the Sacraments


1) Because the Holy Spirit is at work in every sacrament, what happens?

2) Who instituted the Sacraments? How do we have them today?

3) What are the three parts of the outward sign of a sacrament?

4) What is one way you can increase the fruitfulness of a sacrament?

5) What grace does the sacraments of initiation give?

6) Why can you only receive the Sacrament of Confirmation once?

7) How does Confirmation connect to the natural life?

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Examining the Artwork Chapter 4—Triptych of Redemption by Vrancke van der Stockt



TAKE A LOOK...







1) What do I see?

2) What do I feel?


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Comprehension Check Chapter 5-Catechesis on Confirmation


1) How is confirmation connected to baptism?

2) Both in the Bible an in modern times, when a person prays by “laying hands” on someone,

which person of the Trinity is he praying to?

3) What does the presence of the Bishop at Confirmation remind everyone who is watching?

4) When was the Sacrament of Confirmation instituted?

5) What will the Sacrament of Confirmation strengthen in you?

6) Explain the specific effects of the indelible character of confirmation.

Configure to -

Empowers to -

Distinguishes -

Obliges to be -

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Examining the Artwork Chapter 5—Sacrament of Confirmation by Jacques Dumont Romain



TAKE A LOOK...







1) What do I see?

2) What do I feel?


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Comprehension Check Chapter 6-Gifts, Fruits, and Charisms of the Holy Spirit


1) Why are the gifts of the Holy Spirit strengthened and deepened?

2) What does it mean to be “prompted” by the Holy Spirit?

3) What two things help spiritually “prune” the soul?

4) What are charisms?

Complete the chart below about gifts, fruits, and charisms of the Holy Spirit.

Gifts Fruits Charisms

When are they given?

Who benefits from

them?

Two examples

1

2

1

2

1

2

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Examining the Artwork Chapter 6—Pentecost Mosaic from Rosary Basilica



TAKE A LOOK...







1) What do I see?

2) What do I feel?


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Comprehension Check Chapter 7-Personal Preparation for Confirmation


1) What does it mean to have a “free will”?

2) If Confirmation is unfruitful, what does that mean?

3) Who is responsible for deepening the gift of faith received at baptism?

4) What is personal faith?

5) What is the most essential thing you can do to prepare for confirmation?

6) Why does each person feel the presence of the Holy Spirit differently?

7) What two things should you keep in mind as you prepare for confirmation?

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Examining the Artwork Chapter 7—Calling of Matthew by Caravaggio



TAKE A LOOK...







1) What do I see?

2) What do I feel?


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Comprehension Check Chapter 8-Spiritual Guides for Confirmation:

Choosing a Patron Saint and a Sponsor


1) Who are two people you get to choose to help you as you prepare for confirmation?

2) What is getting a new name often the sign of?

3) What are two things that help with choosing a confirmation Saint?

4) What is a sponsor?

5) Why do many people choose a godparent for their confirmation sponsor?

List the four things to keep in mind when choosing a confirmation sponsor.

A.

B.

C.

D.

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Examining the Artwork Chapter 8—Communion of Saints



TAKE A LOOK...







1) What do I see?

2) What do I feel?


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Comprehension Check Chapter 9-Rite of Confirmation


1) Why does the rite of Confirmation usually take place during Mass?

2) When you are presented to the Bishop, the priest will tell him that you are ready, with the

help of the Holy Spirit, to do what?

3) When you say “Amen” after you renew your baptismal promises what two things are you

publically saying?

4) What do we call the moment when the bishop will call down the outpouring of the Holy

Spirit?

5) When will the Holy Spirit anoint you with Himself and His gifts?

6) What action will the Bishop make to anoint you?

7) What words will you hear as the Holy Spirit gives Himself to you and seals your soul with an

indelible character?

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Examining the Artwork Chapter 9—Confirmation by Giuseppe Crespi



TAKE A LOOK...







1) What do I see?

2) What do I feel?


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Comprehension Check Chapter 10-Kerygma:Explicitly Proclaiming the Gospel


1) What is the greatest story ever told?

2) Why is your life more like a choose your own adventure book than a movie?

3) What was the first job of the early Christians?

4) When you share the kerygma what remains the same? What can change?

5) When you share the kerygma, who changes the hearts of the people who hear you?

6) Write the message of the kerygma in your own words.

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Examining the Artwork Chapter 10—St. Francis Xavier Preaching in Goa by Andre Reinoso



TAKE A LOOK...







1) What do I see?

2) What do I feel?


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Comprehension Check Chapter 11-Witness: Giving Your Testimony


1) How did Alypius help Augustine live a holy life?

2) Along with retelling the story of the Gospel, what else do Christian witnesses share?

3) What is one way that you can witness through example?

4) If someone goes to mass instead of a game what is she proving with her actions?

5) What do we call the story about your friendship with Jesus?

6) “Through the Sacrament of _______________________the Holy Spirit gives Catholics the

_____________, _________________, and _______________ of being a Christian witness.

7) The first step to giving a testimony is to be aware of what?

8) What two things should you praise God for when giving your testimony?

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Examining the Artwork Chapter 11—Conversion of St. Augustine by Fra Angelico



TAKE A LOOK...







1) What do I see?

2) What do I feel?


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Comprehension Check Chapter 12-Prayer: Learning to Pray with Others


1) When we pray with others we remind them that God is present and wants to do what

three things?

2) When you pray with others you give the Holy Spirit the opportunity to do what two things?

3) When you pray out loud the words you say are not nearly as important as what?

4) Why can we pray for something that seems impossible?

5) Give an example of “praying for the opposite”.

6) Pray aloud with someone today. Write three sentences describing the experience.

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Examining the Artwork Chapter 12—Mass in a Connemara Cabin by Aloysius O’Kelly



TAKE A LOOK...







1) What do I see?

2) What do I feel?


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Evangelization Challenge-Read a Gospel

Due on

One of the many ways that the Holy Spirit speaks to us is through Sacred Scripture. The Gospels not only tell the story of the great works of Jesus, but also challenge us to live and love as He did. Read one of the four Gospels. Complete this page while you read.

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The Gospel of:


I want to remember this! Using your best handwriting, copy a verse you want to remember on the lines below.

People who encountered Jesus How their lives were changed by Jesus

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Evangelization Challenge-Read a Gospel

Gospel Takeaway This is what I learned and want to remember from

reading this Gospel.

I wonder why….

If I was there when...

I would have...

MY FA

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Three words that

describe this Gospel:

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Jesus taught His followers to...

I can do this by...


https://thenounproject.com/term/hand-drawn-arrow/2930290

https://thenounproject.com/term/hand-drawn-arrow/2930290

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All About...

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Evangelization Challenge-Saint Biography DIRECTIONS: Complete this worksheet with information about your Confirmation Saint.

Born: Died:

Some Facts About My Saint

Where He or She Lived:

Feast Day:

Patron Saint of:

Known for:

Saint Portrait

5 Words tat describe

this Saint:

1. 2. 3. 4.

5.

Saint Quote

In paintings my Saint is usually holding

Because

2 Amazing Things about My Saint


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Evangelization Challenge-Saint Biography

Draw a comic showing an important event in the life of your Saint.

Comic Title

If I could ask my Saint

one question, I would ask...

If I could spend one hour with

my Saint we would... I want my Saint to help me to...

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Quick reference cards to be used during Lectio Divina prayer times. These cards can be kept in

student Bibles or glued in a prayer notebook.

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Quick reference cards for giving a testimony. These cards can be kept in student Bibles or

glued in a notebook.

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Scripture Verses for

Confirm

ation

The H

oly Sp

irit

Acts 2

:1-4

Joh

n 1

5:1

5-2

1

Gen

esis 1:1-2

Co

urage

1 Sam

uel 17

:45-4

7

Eph

esians 6:1

0-1

7

Luke 1

:26-3

0

Luke 8

:22-2

5

Missio

n

James 1

:22

-27

1 C

orin

thian

s 12:1

-11

Matt

hew

4:1

8-2

2

Matt

hew

28:1

6-2

0

Jeremiah

29

:11

Go

d’s Lo

ve for Y

ou

Psalm

13

9:1

-16

Matt

hew

6:2

5-3

3

Joh

n 1

0:7

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1 Jo

hn

3:1

-3

Lovin

g Oth

ers

Matt

hew

18: 15

-20

Eph

esians 4:2

5-3

2

Luke 1

7:1

-4

Joh

n 1

3:3

1-3

5


Confirm

ation

The H

oly Sp

irit

Acts 2

:1-4

Joh

n 1

5:1

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1. Who made us? God CCC 355; Gn 1:1, 26-27; Gn 2:7, 21-22 2. Why did God make us? To know, love, and serve Him in this life; and to be happy with Him forever in Heaven CCC 1, 358; Deut 10:12-15; Jn 17:3 3. Why are humans more important than animals and the rest of creation? Because men and women are created in the image and likeness of God CCC 2417, 2418; Gn 2:19-20; 9:1-4 4. How many Gods are there? One CCC 253; Ex 3:14; Jn 8:58 5. How many Persons are there in God? What are their names? There are three persons in God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit CCC 252, 254, 255; 1 Cor 12, 4-6; 2 Cor 13:13; Eph 4:4-6 6. Is the Father God? Yes CCC 253, 262; Ex 3:6; Ex 4:22 7. Is the Son God? Yes CCC 253, 262; Jn 8:58; Jn10:30 8. Is the Holy Spirit God? Yes CCC 253, 263; Jn 14:26; Jn 15:26 9. What do we call the mystery of three persons in one God? The Blessed or Holy Trinity CCC 249, 251; Mt 28:19 10. Which Person of the Holy Trinity became man? The Second Person, God the Son, became man without giving up His divine nature CCC 423, 464; 1 Jn 4:2 11. What name was given to the Second Person of the Holy Trinity when He became man? Jesus CCC 430; Lk 1:31; Mt 1:21 12. When the Son became man, did He have a human mother? Yes CCC 488, 490, 495; Lk 1:26, 27 13. Who was Jesus’ mother? The Blessed Virgin Mary CCC 488, 495; Lk 1:30, 31; Mt 1:21-23 14. Why do we honor Mary? Because she is the mother of Jesus and our mother too CCC 971; Lk 1:48; Jn 19:27 15. Who was Jesus’ real father? (careful) God the Father CCC 422, 426, 442; Lk 1:35 16. Who was Jesus’ foster father? Joseph CCC 437, 488, 1655; Mt 1:19, 20; Mt 2:13, 19-21 17. Is Jesus God, or is He man, or is He both God and man? Jesus is both God and man; as the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, He is God; and since He took on a human nature from His mother Mary, He is man CCC 464, 469; Jn 1:14, 16; Jn 13:3; 1 Jn 4:2 18. What do we call the mystery of God becoming man? The mystery of the Incarnation CCC 461, 463; Jn 1:14; 1 Jn 4:2


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19. On what day did Jesus die on the cross? Good Friday, the day after the Last Supper CCC 641; Jn 19:16-40; Mt 27:33-50 20. On what day did Jesus rise from the dead? On Easter Sunday, three days after Good Friday CCC 1169, 1170; Mt 28:1-6; Mk16:1-8 21. When did Jesus ascend into Heaven? On Ascension Thursday, forty days after Easter CCC 659; Acts 1:9; Mk 16:19 22. When did the Holy Spirit descend upon the Apostles? On Pentecost Sunday, fifty days after Easter CCC 731, 1302; Jn 20:21, 22; Mt 28:19 23. What is meant by the Redemption? Redemption means that Jesus’ incarnation, life, death, and resurrection paid the price for our sins, opened the gates of Heaven, and freed us from slavery to sin and death CCC 517, 606, 613; Eph 1:7; Rm 4:25 24. What did Jesus establish to continue his mission of Redemption? He established the Catholic Church CCC 773, 778, 817, 822; Mt 16:18; Rev 21:9 25. Why do we believe that the Catholic Church is the one true Church? Because it is the only Church established by Jesus CCC 750; Mt 16:18 26. Does it matter to which Church or religion you belong? Yes, in order to be faithful to Jesus, it is necessary to remain in the Church he established CCC 846; Mk 16:16; Jn 3:5 27. What are the Four Marks of the Church? One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic CCC 813, 823, 830, 857; Eph 2:20, 4:3, 5:26; Mt 28:19; Rev 21:14 28. How does the Church preserve the teachings of Jesus? Through Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition CCC 78, 81, 82; 2 Tim 2:2; 2 Thess 2:15 29. Did Jesus give special authority to one of the Apostles? Yes, to Peter when Jesus said to him, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." CCC 552, 881; Mk 3:16, 9:2; Lk 24:34 30. Who speaks with the authority that Jesus gave to St. Peter? The pope who is St. Peter’s successor, the Bishop of Rome, and the Vicar of Christ on earth CCC 891; Mt 16:18; Jn 21:15-17; 1 Cor 15:5 31. What is the name of the present pope? Pope Francis CCC 936; Mt 16:18; Jn 21:15-17 32. What is the sacred liturgy? The Church’s public worship of God CCC 1069, 1070; Jn 4:23-24 33. What attitude should we have when we participate in the sacred liturgy? We should have the attitude of reverence in our hearts and respect in our actions and appearance CCC 2097; Heb 12:28


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34. What is a sacrament? A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Christ, to give grace CCC 1131; 2 Pet 1:4 35. How many sacraments are there? Seven CCC 1113; Mt 28:16; Jn 20:22-23; Lk 22:14-20; Jn 7:37-39; Jas 5:14-16; Heb 5:1-6; Mt 19:6 36. What are the seven sacraments; and which ones have you received? Baptism, Penance, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick. We have received Baptism, Penance, and Holy Eucharist CCC 1113; Mt 28:16; Jn 20:22-23; Lk 22:14-20; Jn 7:37-39; Jas 5:14-16; Heb 5:1-6;Mt 19:6 37. What are the sacraments you can only receive once? Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders CCC 1272; Eph 4:30 38. When you were born, did you have Sanctifying Grace (a share in God’s life)? No CCC 403, 1250; Col 1:12-14 39. Why are we not born with Sanctifying Grace? Because we are born with original sin which is the loss of Sanctifying Grace CCC 403, 1250; Gn 3:23 40. Was any human person conceived without original sin? Yes, Mary at her Immaculate Conception CCC 491, 492; Lk 1:28 41. What was the original sin? Adam and Eve were tempted by the devil; and they chose to distrust God’s goodness and to disobey His law CCC 397; Gen 3:1-11; Rm 5:19 42. Is there really a devil? Yes CCC 391; 1 Jn 5:19; 1 Pet 5:8 43. Is it easier to be bad or to be good? It is easier to be bad, because original sin has left us with an inclination to sin called concupiscence CCC 409, 1264, 2516; Rom 7:15-18 44. When did you receive Sanctifying Grace for the first time? At Baptism CCC 1265; 2 Cor 5:17 45. What did Baptism do for you? It gave me a share in God’s life for the first time, made me a child of God, and took away original sin CCC 1266, 1279; 2 Cor 5:17; 2 Pet 1:4; Gal 4:5-7 46. How long do you remain a child of God? Forever CCC 1272, 1274; 1 Pet 1:3, 4 47. Can you lose a share in God’s life after Baptism? Yes CCC 1861; Mk 3:29 48. How can you lose Sanctifying Grace (a share in God’s life)? By committing mortal sin CCC 1861; Gal 5:19-21; Rom 1:28-32 49. What are the two kinds of personal sin (sin we commit ourselves)? Venial and mortal sin CCC 1855; 1 Jn 5:16, 17


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50. Which is the worse? Mortal (deadly) sin CCC 1855, 1874, 1875; 1 Jn 5:16 51. What three things are necessary to commit a mortal sin? 1. You must disobey God in a serious matter. 2. You must know that it is wrong. 3. You must freely choose to do it anyway. CCC 1857; Mk 10:19; Mk 3:5-6; Lk 16:19-31 52. What happens to you if you die in a state of mortal sin? You go to hell CCC 1035, 1472, 1861, 1874; 1 Jn 3:14-15; Mt 25:41-46 53. Is there really a hell? Yes, it is the place of eternal separation from God CCC 1035; Is 66:24; Mk 9:47, 48 54. What happens if you die with venial sin on your soul? You go to purgatory where you are purified and made perfect CCC 1030, 1031, 1472; 1 Cor 3:15; 2 Mc 12:46 55. What happens to the souls in purgatory after their purification? They go to Heaven CCC 1030; 2 Mc 12:46 56. Is there really a Heaven? Yes; it is the place of eternal happiness with God CCC 1023, 1024; 1 Jn 3:2; 1 Cor 13:12; Rev 22:4 57. Can any sin, no matter how serious, be forgiven? Yes, any sin, no matter how serious or how many times it is committed can be forgiven CCC 982; Mt 18:21, 22 58. How can a mortal sin be forgiven? Through the sacrament of Confession CCC 1446, 1497; 2 Cor 5:20, 21 59. What three things must you do in order to receive forgiveness of sin in the sacrament of Confession? 1. You must be truly sorry for your sins 2. Confess all mortal sins in kind and number committed since your last Confession 3. You must resolve to amend your life CCC 1448; Rom 8:17; Rom 3:25, 26 60. Who has the power to forgive sin? Jesus Christ through a Catholic priest CCC 1461, 1495; Jn 20:23; 2 Cor 5:18 61. How often should you go to Confession? You should go immediately if you are in a state of mortal sin; otherwise, it is recommended to go once a month CCC 1457, 1458; Lk 6:36 62. Where in the Church building is Jesus present in a special way? In the tabernacle CCC 1379; Ex 40:34; Lk 22:19; Jn 13:1 63. True or False. When you receive Holy Communion, you receive a piece of bread that signifies, symbolizes, or represents Jesus. False CCC 1374, 1413; Mt 26:26 ff 64. What, or Whom, do you receive in Holy Communion? The Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ CCC 1374, 1413; 1 Cor 11:24 ff


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65. When is the Host changed from bread to the Body and Blood of Christ? It is changed by the words of the priest at the consecration during Mass CCC 1412, 1413; Mk 14:22 ff, Lk 22:19 66. Should you receive Holy Communion in the state of mortal sin? No. If you do, you commit the additional mortal sin of sacrilege CCC 1385, 1457; 1 Cor 11:27-29 67. What is sacrilege? It is the abuse of a sacred person, place, or thing CCC 2120; 1 Cor 11:27-29 68. If you are in a state of mortal sin, what should you do before receiving Holy Communion? You should go to Confession as soon as possible CCC 1385, 1457; 2 Cor 5:20 69. Who offered the first Mass? Jesus Christ CCC 1323; Mk 14:22-24 70. When did Jesus offer the first Mass? On Holy Thursday night, the night before He died, at the Last Supper CCC 1323; Mt 26:26-28 71. What is the Sacrifice of the Mass? It is the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Calvary, made present when the priest repeats the words of consecration spoken by Jesus over the bread and wine at the Last Supper CCC 1364, 1413; Heb 7:25-27 72. How do we participate in the Sacrifice of the Mass? By uniting ourselves and our intentions to the bread and wine, offered by the priest, which become Jesus’ sacrifice to the Father CCC 1407; Rom 12:1 73. Is it a mortal sin for you to miss Mass on Sunday or a Holy Day through your own fault? Yes CCC 2181; Ex 20:8 74. Which person of the Holy Trinity do you receive in Confirmation? The Holy Spirit CCC 1302; Rom 8:15 75. What happens in the Sacrament of Confirmation? The Holy Spirit comes upon us and strengthens us to be soldiers of Christ that we may spread and defend the Catholic faith CCC1303, 2044; Jn 14:26; 15:26 76. What are the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit? Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord CCC 1830, 1831; Is 11:2-3 77. Before you are confirmed, you will promise the Bishop that you will never give up the practice of your Catholic faith for anyone or anything. Did you ever make that promise before? Yes, at Baptism CCC 1298; Jos 24:21-22 78. Most of you were baptized as little babies. How could you make that promise? Our parents and godparents made that promise for us CCC 1253; Mk 16:16 79. What kind of sin is it to receive Confirmation in the state of mortal sin? A sacrilege CCC 2120; 1 Cor 11:27-29


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80. If you have committed mortal sin, what should you do before receiving Confirmation? You should make a good Confession CCC 1310; 2 Cor 5:20; Lk 15:18 81. What are the three traditional vocations? Married life, Holy Orders, and the consecrated life CCC 1601, 1536, 914; Eph 5:31, 32; Heb 5:6, 7:11; Ps 110:4; Mt 19:12; 1 Cor 7:34-66 82. What are the three vows that a consecrated man or woman takes? Chastity, Poverty and Obedience CCC 915; Mt 19:21; Mt 19:12; 1 Cor 7:34-36; Heb 10:7 83. What are the three ranks (degrees) of Holy Orders? Deacon, Priest, and Bishop CCC 1554; 1 Tim 4:14; 2 Tim 1:6-7 84. For whom did God make marriage? One man and one woman CCC 1601, 2360; Gen 1:26-28; Eph 5:31 85. Is it possible for two men or two women to get married? No CCC 2360, 2357; Gen 19:1-29; Rom 1:24-27; 1 Cor 6:9 86. When can a man and woman begin living together? Only after their marriage CCC 235; 1 Cor 6:18-20 87. What are the three marriage promises a husband and wife make to each other? Faithfulness, permanence, and being open to having children CCC 1640, 1641, 1664; Mt 19:6; Gen 1:28 88. Why is abortion wrong? Because it takes the life of a baby in its mother’s womb CCC 2270; Jer 1:5 89. How many commandments are there? Ten CCC 2054; Ex 20:1-18; Dt 5:6-21 90. What are the Ten Commandments? I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have other gods besides Me. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain. Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day. Honor your father and mother. You shall not kill. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods. CCC 496, 497; Ex 20:1-18; Dt 5:6-21 91. What are the four main kinds of prayer? The four main kinds of prayer are adoration, thanksgiving, petition and intercession CCC 2628, 2629, 2634, 2638, 2639; Ps 95:6; Col 4:2; Jas 5:16; 1 Jn 3:22 92. How often should we pray? Every day CCC 2742; Lk 18


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92 Questions Review Questions 1-23 Christ and the Trinity

Down 2. Jesus became man without giving up his ____nature 3. The name of Jesus' mother 4. Jesus' foster father 5. God made us to know, love, and ____ Him. 6. Jesus is ____ God and man

Across 1. Who made us? 3. Mary is the mother of Jesus and our ____ too 4. The name of the second person of the Trinity 7. The mystery of three persons in one God 8. How many Persons are in God? 9. How many Gods are there?

DIRECTIONS: Use the clues below to complete the crossword puzzle.

What are the names of the three Persons in the Blessed Trinity?


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Good Friday Easter Sunday Ascension Thursday Pentecost

What is meant by “redemption”?

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92 Questions Review Questions 24-46 The Church, Sacraments, Baptism


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92 Questions Review Questions 24-46 The Church, Sacraments, Baptism


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What are the four marks of the Church?

List the seven Sacraments

Which Sacraments can you receive only once?

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or her to be baptized. Be sure to include: what baptism does for you, “sanctifying grace”, and “original sin.”

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92 Questions Review Questions 47-73 Sin, Forgiveness and the Eucharist

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Across

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4. You loose sanctifying grace by committing a ____ sin

7. ____Christ through a Catholic priest has the power to forgive sins

9. Go to confession ____after you commit a mortal sin

10. When is the Host changed from bread into the Body and Blood of Christ?

11. The place where souls are purified and made perfect

12. Mortal sin is forgive through this sacrament

13. The place in the Church building where Jesus is present in a special way

Down

1. When Jesus offered the first Mass

2. The abuse of a sacred person, place, or thing

5. the two kinds of personal sin are mortal and ____

6. Souls in purgatory go to heaven after their ____

8. The place of eternal separation from God

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92 Questions Review Questions 47-73 Sin, Forgiveness and the Eucharist


DIRECTIONS: Rewrite the statements below to make them true.

14. Venial sin is the worst type of sin.

15. If you die in a state of mortal sin you go to purgatory.

16. There is no way that a serious sin can be forgiven.

17. When you receive Holy Communion you receive a piece of bread that symbolizes Jesus.

18. It is not a big deal to miss Mass on Sunday.

19. If you are in a state of mortal sin you should receive Holy Communion.

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blanks.

20. The three things necessary to commit

a mortal sin:

______________ God in a ___________ matter

______________ that it is ______________

______________ choose to do it _____________

21. How do we participate in the Sacrifice of Mass?

By ____________ourselves and our ___________

to the bread and _________ offered by the

_____________ which becomes _____________

sacrifice to the ______________

1. 2.

3.

22. Draw or write the three things you must do in order to

receive forgiveness of sin in the sacrament of Confession.

Draw a picture for each caption.

23. What is the Sacrifice of the Mass?

The sacrifice of Jesus on Calvary

Made present when the priest repeats the

words of consecration.

Spoken by Jesus at the

Last Supper

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NAME DATE

92 Questions Review Questions 74-92 Confirmation, Vocation, and Prayer

DIRECTIONS: Write the words or phrases that fit each heading.


Degrees of Holy Orders

1.

2.

3.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Four

kinds of

prayer

Traditional Vocations

1.

2.

3.

Vows a religious takes

1.

2.

3.

Marriage Promises

1.

2.

3.

DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions.

What happens in the sacrament of confirmation?

Why is abortion wrong?

If someone is baptized as a baby, how can they make baptismal promises?

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92 Questions Review Questions 74-92 Confirmation, Vocation, and Prayer


DIRECTIONS: Draw the answer in the box below each question.

Who will you receive

at Confirmation?

For whom did God

make marriage?

If you have committed a mortal sin,

what should you do before receiving

Confirmation?

Write the Ten Commandments

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

List the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

How often should I pray?

When can a man and woman live together?

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QUESTION 1

Who made us?

QUESTION 2

Why did God make us?

QUESTION 5

How many Persons are there in God?

What are their names?

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QUESTION 6

Is the Father God?

QUESTION 3

Why are humans more important than

animals and the rest of creation?

QUESTION 7

Is the Son God?

QUESTION 4

How many Gods are there?

QUESTION 8

Is the Holy Spirit God?

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ANSWER

There are three persons in God: God the

Father, God the Son, and God the Holy

Spirit

ANSWER

Yes

ANSWER

God


ANSWER

To know, love, and serve Him in this life,

and to be happy with Him forever in

Heaven

ANSWER

Yes

ANSWER

Because men and women are created in

the image and likeness of God

ANSWER

Yes

ANSWER

One

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QUESTION 9

What do we call the mystery of three

persons in one God?

QUESTION 10

Which Person of the Holy Trinity

became man?

QUESTION 13

Who was Jesus’ mother?


QUESTION 14

Why do we honor Mary?

QUESTION 11

What name was given to the Second

Person of the Holy Trinity when He

became man?

QUESTION 15

Who was Jesus’ real father? (careful)

QUESTION 12

When the Son became man, did He

have a human mother?

QUESTION 16

Who was Jesus’ foster father?

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ANSWER

The Blessed Virgin Mary

ANSWER

Because she is the mother of Jesus and

our mother too.

ANSWER

The Blessed or Holy Trinity


ANSWER

The Second Person, God the Son, became

man without giving up His divine nature.

ANSWER 15

God the Father

ANSWER

Jesus

ANSWER

Joseph

ANSWER

Yes

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QUESTION 17

Is Jesus God, or is He man, or is He both

God and man?

QUESTION 18

What do we call the mystery of God

becoming man?

QUESTION 21

When did Jesus ascend into Heaven?


QUESTION 22

When did the Holy Spirit descend upon

the Apostles?

QUESTION 19

On what day did Jesus die on the cross?

QUESTION 23

What is meant by the Redemption?

QUESTION 20

On what day did Jesus rise

from the dead?

QUESTION 24

What did Jesus establish to continue his

mission of Redemption?

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ANSWER

On Ascension Thursday, forty days

after Easter

ANSWER

On Pentecost Sunday, fifty days

after Easter.

ANSWER

Jesus is both God and man; as the Second

Person of the Holy Trinity, He is God; and

since He took on a human nature from His

mother Mary, He is man.


ANSWER

The mystery of the Incarnation

ANSWER

Redemption means that Jesus’

incarnation, life, death, and resurrection

paid the price for our sins, opened the

gates of Heaven, and freed us from slavery

to sin and death.

ANSWER

Good Friday, the day after the Last Supper

ANSWER

He established the Catholic Church

ANSWER

On Easter Sunday, three days

after Good Friday

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QUESTION 25

Why do we believe that the Catholic

Church is the one true Church?

QUESTION 26

Does it matter to which Church or religion

you belong?

QUESTION 29

Did Jesus give special authority to one of

the Apostles?


QUESTION 30

Who speaks with the authority that Jesus

gave to St. Peter?

QUESTION 27

What are the Four Marks of the Church?

QUESTION 31

What is the name of the present pope?

QUESTION 28

How does the Church preserve the

teachings of Jesus?

QUESTION 32

What is the sacred liturgy?

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ANSWER Yes, to Peter when Jesus said to him, “I will give

you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and

whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in

heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be

loosed in heaven.”

ANSWER

The pope who is St. Peter’ successor, the

Bishop of Rome, and the Vicar of Christ

on earth.

ANSWER

Because it is the only Church established

by Jesus


ANSWER

Yes, in order to be faithful to Jesus, it is

necessary to remain in the Church he

established.

ANSWER

Pope Francis

ANSWER

One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic

ANSWER

The Church’s public worship of God

ANSWER

Through Sacred Scripture and

Sacred Tradition

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QUESTION 33

What attitude should we have when we

participate in the sacred liturgy?

QUESTION 34

What is a sacrament?

QUESTION 37

What are the sacraments you can receive

only once?


QUESTION 38

When you were born, did you have

Sanctifying Grace (a share in God’s life)?

QUESTION 35

How many sacraments are there?

QUESTION 39

Why are we not born with Sanctifying

Grace?

QUESTION 36

What are the seven sacraments; and

which ones have you received?

QUESTION 40

Was any human person conceived without

original sin?

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ANSWER

Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders

ANSWER

No

ANSWER

We should have the attitude of reverence

in our hearts and respect in our actions

and appearance


ANSWER

A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted

by Christ, to give grace

ANSWER

Because we are born with original sin

which is a loss of Sanctifying Grace

ANSWER

Seven

ANSWER

Yes, Mary at her Immaculate Conception

ANSWER Baptism, Penance, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation,

Holy Orders, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick.

We have received Baptism, Penance, and

Holy Eucharist

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QUESTION 41

What was the original sin?

QUESTION 42

Is there really a devil?

QUESTION 45

What did Baptism do for you?


QUESTION 46

How long do you remain a child of God?

QUESTION 43

Is it easier to be bad or to be good?

QUESTION 47

Can you lose a share in God’s life after

Baptism?

QUESTION 44

When did you receive Sanctifying Grace

for the first time?

QUESTION 48

How can you lose Sanctifying Grace (a

share in God’s life)?

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ANSWER

It gave me a share in God’s life for the first

time, made me a child of God, and took

away original sin

ANSWER

Forever

ANSWER

Adam and Eve were tempted by the devil;

and they chose to distrust God’s goodness

and teo disobey His law


ANSWER

Yes

ANSWER

Yes

ANSWER

It is easier to be bad, because original sin

has left us with an inclination to sin called

concupiscence

ANSWER

By committing mortal sin

ANSWER

At baptism

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QUESTION 49

What are the two kinds of personal sin

(sin we commit ourselves)?

QUESTION 50

Which kind of personal sin is worse?

QUESTION 53

Is there really a hell?


QUESTION 54

What happens if you die with venial sin on

your soul?

QUESTION 51

What are the three things necessary to

commit a mortal sin?

QUESTION 55

What happens to the souls in purgatory

after their purification?

QUESTION 52

What happens if you die in a state of

mortal sin?

QUESTION 56

Is there really a Heaven?

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ANSWER

Yes, it is the place of eternal separation

from God

ANSWER

You go to purgatory where you are

purified and made perfect

ANSWER

Venial and mortal sin


ANSWER

Mortal (deadly) sin

ANSWER

They go to Heaven

ANSWER

1) You must disobey God in a serous matter

2) You must know that it is wrong

3) You must freely choose to do it anyway

ANSWER

Yes, it is a place of eternal happiness

with God

ANSWER

You go to hell

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QUESTION 57

Can any sin, no matter how serious, be

forgiven?

QUESTION 58

How can a mortal sin be forgiven?

QUESTION 61

How often should you go to Confession?


QUESTION 62

Where in the Church building is Jesus

present in a special way?

QUESTION 59

What three things must you do in order to

receive forgiveness of sin in the sacrament

of confession?

QUESTION 63

True or False

When you receive Holy Communion, you receive

a piece of bread that signifies, symbolizes, or

represents Jesus.

QUESTION 60

Who has the power to forgive sin?

QUESTION 64

What, or Whom, do you receive in

Holy Communion?

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ANSWER

You should go immediately if you are in a

state of mortal sin; otherwise, it is

recommended to go once a month

ANSWER

In the tabernacle

ANSWER

Yes, any sin, no matter how serious

or how many times it is committed

can be forgiven


ANSWER

Through the sacrament of confession

ANSWER

False

ANSWER 1) You must be truly sorry for your sins

2) Confess all mortal sins in kind and

number committed since your last confession

3) You must resolve to amend your life

ANSWER

The Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity

of Christ

ANSWER

Jesus Christ through a Catholic priest

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QUESTION 65

When is the Host changed from bread to

the Body and Blood of Christ?

QUESTION 66

Should you receive Holy Communion in

the state of mortal sin?

QUESTION 69

Who offered the first Mass?


QUESTION 70

When did Jesus offer the first Mass?

QUESTION 67

What is a sacrilege?

QUESTION 71

What is the Sacrifice of the Mass?

QUESTION 68

If you are in a state of mortal sin, what

should you do before receiving Holy

Communion?

QUESTION 72

How do we participate in the Sacrifice of

the Mass?

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ANSWER

Jesus Christ

ANSWER

On Holy Thursday night, the night before

He died, at the Last Supper

ANSWER

It is changed by the words of the priest at

the consecration during Mass


ANSWER

No. If you do, you commit the additional

mortal sin of sacrilege

ANSWER It is the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Calvary, made

present when the priest repeats the words of

consecration spoken by Jesus over the bread and

wine at the Last supper

ANSWER

It is an abuse of a sacred person, place,

or thing

ANSWER

By uniting ourselves and our intentions to

the bread and wine, offered by the priest,

which become Jesus’ sacrifice to the

Father

ANSWER

You should go to Confession as soon as

possible

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QUESTION 73

Is it a mortal sin for you to miss Mass on

Sunday or a Holy Day through your own

fault?

QUESTION 74

Which person of the Holy Trinity do you

receive in Confirmation?

QUESTION 77 Before you are confirmed, you will promise the

Bishop that you will never give up the practice of

your Catholic faith for anyone or anything.

Did you every make that

promise before?


QUESTION 78

Most of you were baptized as little babies.

How could you make a baptismal promise?

QUESTION 75

What happens in the Sacrament of

Confirmation?

QUESTION 79

What kind of sin is it to receive

Confirmation in the state of mortal sin?

QUESTION 76

What are the Seven Gifts of the

Holy Spirit?

QUESTION 80

If you have committed mortal sin, what

should you do before receiving

Confirmation?

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ANSWER

Yes, at Baptism

ANSWER

Our parents and godparents made that

promise for us

ANSWER

Yes


ANSWER

The Holy Spirit

ANSWER

A sacrilege

ANSWER

The Holy Spirit comes upon us and

strengthens us to be soldiers of Christ

that we may spread and defend the

Catholic faith

ANSWER

You should make a good confession

ANSWER

Wisdom, understanding, counsel,

fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear

of the Lord

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QUESTION 81

What are the three traditional vocations?

QUESTION 82

What are the three vows that a

consecrated man or woman takes?

QUESTION 85

Is it possible for two men or two women

to get married?


QUESTION 86

When can a man and woman begin

living together?

QUESTION 83

What are the three ranks (degrees) of

Holy Orders?

QUESTION 87

What are the three marriage promises

a husband and wife make

to each other?

QUESTION 84

For whom did God make marriage?

QUESTION 88

Why is abortion wrong?

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ANSWER

No

ANSWER

Only after their marriage

ANSWER

Married life, Holy Orders, and the

consecrated life


ANSWER

Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience

ANSWER

Faithfulness, permanence, and being open

to having children

ANSWER

Deacon, Priest, and Bishop

ANSWER

Because it takes the life of a baby in its

mother’s womb

ANSWER

One man and one woman

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QUESTION 89

How many commandments are there?

QUESTION 90

What are commandments 1-5?

QUESTION 91

What are the four main kinds of prayer?


QUESTION 92

How often should we pray?

QUESTION 90

What are commandments 6-10?

Ways to Use 92 Questions Review Cards

* Print back to back and use as standard flash cards

Review in line, in the car, “stand up, hand up, pair up” etc

* Print on one side and use for matching and memory activities

Memory game, “go fish”, find a partner who has your match, etc

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ANSWER

The four main kinds of prayer are

adoration, thanksgiving, petition, and

intercession

ANSWER

Every day

ANSWER

Ten


ANSWER 1) You shall not have other gods besides Me

2) You shall not take the name of the Lord,

your God, in vain

3) Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day

4) Honor your father and mother

5) You shall not kill

ANSWER 6) You shall not commit adultery

7) You shall not steal

8) You shall not bear false witness against

your neighbor

9) You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife

10) You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods

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