Catholic Christianity

• What are the different types of acclamations?

  • Alleluia
  • Gloria
  • Mystery of Faith
  • Sanctus
• What is the Father?

  The voice from above and the lover
• How is Jesus the Son of Man?

  • Followed God's instructions always
  • Performed miracles in the name of God and God's power
• How does Michelangelo's CoA show omnibenevolence?

  • God is carried in a big heart by angels
  • God brings human to life over other species; we are unique and important to God
• What quote supports Stewardship?

  • Love thy neighbour
  • Genesis 1:28 says Adam and Eve have "dominion" over every living thing that moves on earth
• What is the Risen Christ?

  Christ as the risen and glorified saviour to show the importance of the resurrection
• What is the Son?

  The human form of God and the loved one
• Types of prayer postures?

  • Kneeling-asking for forgiveness
  • Prostrating-submission for mercy
  • Standing-respect
  • Genuflecting-respect
• What are the beatitudes?

  • Blessed are the poor in spirit for their si the kingdom of God
  • Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God
  • Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted
• How does Michelangelo's CoA show omnipotence?

  • Adam is not fully alive; humanity depends of God for life and meaning
  • Adam is shown as the perfect man; God made humans great
• How does Meier's mosaic show God's omnipotence?

  Gods hand is the largest thing which shows his greatness
• What does the Chi-Ro represent?

  • Monogram for first two letters of Christ in Greek
  • A reminder of the death of Jesus
• What is the cross?

  A symbol of Christs victory over sin and death as he is risen
• What are the different types of music in liturgy?

  • Psalms
  • Plainchant
  • Traditional hymns
  • Contemporary
  • Mass settings
• What teaching supports science and faith working together?

  "If methodical investigation [...] is carried out in a genuinely scientific manner [...] it never truly conflicts with faith - Gaudium et Spes 36
• How did Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and ascension restore the relationship between God and humanity?

  • Jesus' crucifixion restored what was broken by sin
  • Resurrection destroyed the power of sin and death
  • Ascension restored cosmic order
• How does Meier's mosaic show God as creator?

  Lines go from God's hand to the edge of the mosaic which reflects that his touch influences all things
• What are the different parts of mass?

  • Start of Mass-prayer of apology
  • The readings
  • The offertory-bread and wine brought to the altar
  • Communion-Bread and wine are given out
  • End of mass-Everyone is blessed by the priest and then dismissed
• What is the Holy Spirit?

  The love that unites the trinity and humanity
• What does the church say conscience is?

  The voice of God within every individual
• What are the seven sacraments?

  • Baptism
  • Confirmation
  • Eucharist
  • Marriage
  • Ordination
  • Reconciliation
  • Sacrament of the Sick
• What are the main features of the church?

  • Lectern - reading stand
  • Crucifix - reminder of Jesus' suffering
  • Altar - place of Eucharist
  • Tabernacle - where consecrated bread and wine are kept
• What are the natures of God?

  • Omnibenevolence
  • Omnipotence
  • Omniscience
  • Transcendence
• What is the Sanctity of Life?


  The belief that all human life is sacred and should be protected.
• What is Imago Dei?

  The belief that all humans are made in the image of God
• How is Creation of Adam misleading?


  Genesis 2:7 says that God brought Adam to life by breathing into his nostrils
• What does Genesis 1 teach & describe?

  It describes God's creation of the universe over six days and shows his natures
• What does Genesis 2 teach?


  Genesis 2 teaches that God has given humans free will through the story of the Garden of Eden
• What is dignity?


  Being worthy of honour and respect
• What Bible story supports being against abortion?


  Mary meeting with her cousin Elizabeth and the baby in her womb leaping for joy at the presence of the still unborn baby Jesus
• What is the magisterium?


  The teaching authority of the Catholic Church
• How has the church protected the earth?

  In 2008, they installed solar panels in the roof of one of the main halls
• What does CAFOD stand for?

  Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
• How does CAFOD promote sustainability?

  • Encouraging people in England and Wales to live more simply
  • Supporting renewable energy projects e.g. solar panels
• What is Incarnation?


  God becoming flesh
• What are examples of Jesus being fully God?

  • Healing the sick & blind
  • Rising from the dead
• What is abortion?


  The termination of a pregnancy and unborn child
• What is Luke's account of the annunciation?

  • Agnel Gabriel tells Mary she has been chosen to have the son of God
  • He will be conceived by the power of the holy spirit
  • Mary uses her free will to accept God's request
• What is Matthew's account of the annunciation?

  • Joseph wants to leave Mary
  • Angel visits him and explains Mary's pregnancy
  • Joseph stays with Mary
• What are the three religious statues?

  • Christ the redeemer
  • Crucifix
  • Sacred Heart