CL-3RD-SUMTEST

• What does kindness mainly involve?

  Being generous and considerate, helping others
• What is the Greek word for "kindness" related to?

  Choice aged wine
• How does the Holy Spirit influence kindness?

  It makes us softer, warmer, and kinder
• What does goodness do?

  Boldly does what’s right and encourages others
• What did God say about His creation?

  Everything is good
• What are the two types of Works of Mercy?

  • Corporal Works of Mercy
  • Spiritual Works of Mercy
• What is mercy?

  Active compassion towards those who suffer
• How did Jesus express mercy?

  By helping the poor and needy
• What are Corporal Works of Mercy?

  Concrete acts of kindness and service
• What is the purpose of Corporal Works of Mercy?

  To follow Jesus’ words in the Gospel
• What does being merciful remind us?

  Not to expect anything in return
• What is the first Corporal Work of Mercy?

  Feed the hungry and give drink to the thirsty
• What does feeding the hungry encourage us to do?

  Be aware of those who are hungry
• What is the second Corporal Work of Mercy?

  Clothe the naked
• What does clothing the naked encourage us to do?

  Be kind to children without clothes
• What is the third Corporal Work of Mercy?

  Shelter the homeless
• What does sheltering the homeless encourage us to do?

  Comfort those who lost their homes
• What is the fourth Corporal Work of Mercy?

  Visit those in prison
• What should we do if we cannot visit those in prison?

  Pray for those who are behind bars
• What is the fifth Corporal Work of Mercy?

  Visit the sick
• What does visiting the sick invite us to do?

  Look after those in need of care
• What is the sixth Corporal Work of Mercy?

  Bury the dead
• Why should we respect the dead?

  Because the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit
• What are Spiritual Works of Mercy?

  Forms of charity for the soul of neighbors
• What is the first Spiritual Work of Mercy?

  Instruct the ignorant
• What does instructing the ignorant involve?

  Helping others know God's love
• What is the second Spiritual Work of Mercy?

  Counsel the doubtful
• What virtue is required to counsel the doubtful?

  Prudence
• What is the third Spiritual Work of Mercy?

  Admonish the sinners
• What is required to admonish sinners?

  A gentle heart
• What is the fourth Spiritual Work of Mercy?

  Bear wrongs patiently
• What does bearing wrongs patiently require?

  Trust in God's mercy
• What is the fifth Spiritual Work of Mercy?

  Forgive all injuries
• What does forgiving injuries require?

  A merciful heart
• What is the sixth Spiritual Work of Mercy?

  Comfort the sorrowful
• What does comforting the sorrowful entail?

  Empathy for others' situations
• What is the seventh Spiritual Work of Mercy?

  Praying for the living and the dead
• What does praying for others require?

  Baptismal commitment
• What are sacraments?

  Outward signs instituted by Christ to give grace
• Who is the greatest sacrament given to us?

  Jesus Christ