| What is meant by the Blessed Trinity? | We mean one God in three Divine Persons: God the Father (1st Person), God the Son (2nd Person), and God the Holy Spirit (3rd Person). All are equal and One. |
| What is meant by the Incarnation? | The Son of God, Jesus, the Second Person of God, became human to atone or make up for our sins. Jesus Christ is both God and man, and is a model for us. We become Catholic Christians in becoming models of Christ. |
| What do we mean by God's plan of salvation? | Humanity turned away from God (original sin); but God did not abandon humanity. God works in human history, as recorded by the Old and New Testaments, to restore the previously broken relationship. This was begun by the Incarnation of Jesus, the Second Person of God, through His death and resurrection. Jesus is the perfect model for imitation by those who desire to return to God (heaven). The Holy Spirit continues the work begun by Jesus. |
| What are the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit? | Wisdom
Understanding Counsel (Right Judgment) Fortitude (Courage) Knowledge Piety (Love) Fear of the Lord (Reverence) |
| What are the seven Corporal Works of Mercy? | Feed the hungry.
Give drink to the thirsty. Clothe the naked. Visit the imprisoned. Shelter the homeless. Visit the sick. Bury the dead. |
| What are the seven Spiritual Works of Mercy? | Admonish the sinner.
Instruct the ignorant. Counsel the doubtful. Comfort the sorrowful. Bear wrongs patiently. Forgive all injuries. Pray for the living and the dead. |
| What and when are the Days of Abstinence? | During days of abstinence, Catholics 14 and older do not eat meat. Ash Wednesday and every Friday in Lent are days of abstinence. |
| What and when are Days of Fast? | During days of fast, Catholics aged 18-59 restrict their food intake to one full meal during the day and no eating between meals. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast. |
| What are the Holy Days of Obligation? | Days you are obliged to go to Mass. In the United States and
its Territories, the Holy Days of Obligation include the following:
- All Sundays - January 1 - the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God - Ascension Thursday (40 days after Easter) - August 15 - the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - November 1 - All Saints Day - December 8 - Immaculate Conception - December 25 - Christmas Day |
| Golden Rule | Do to others as you would have them do to you. |
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