CL 9 1st quarter sum test rev

• What is the meaning of prayer?

  Prayer is our way of spiritually communicating with God.
• Why is prayer important in one’s life?

  It builds our relationship with God and requires honesty about ourselves.
• What do we need to acknowledge in prayer?

  We need to acknowledge our weaknesses and gifts that God has built in us.
• How does God reveal Himself to us?

  God reveals Himself to us and we learn about ourselves through prayer.
• What is the Angelus?

  The Angelus is a prayer that reflects on the Incarnation of Christ at the Annunciation.
• What does the response "And she conceived of the Holy Spirit" refer to in the Angelus?

  It refers to the declaration of the Angel of the Lord to Mary.
• What is the significance of the phrase "Be it done unto me according to Thy word" in the Angelus?

  It signifies Mary's acceptance of God's invitation to be the mother of the Messiah.
• What does the prayer "Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts" ask for?

  It asks for God's grace to be poured into our hearts.
• What is the Regina Coeli prayer about?

  The Regina Coeli is a tribute to the Blessed Mother and an exclamation of joy at the Resurrection of our Lord.
• Why do we pray Regina Coeli during Easter?

  It is a traditional devotion used in honor of the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ during the Easter season.
• What is the significance of the 3 O’Clock Prayer?

  The 3 O’Clock Prayer is associated with the Passion of Jesus Christ and is believed to be the time He died on the cross.
• Who appeared to St. Faustina in a vision in 1931?

  Our Lord appeared to St. Faustina in a vision.
• What does the term "Creed" mean?

  Creed comes from the Latin word "Credo," which means "I believe and trust."
• What is the title "Apostle’s Creed" associated with?

  The title "Apostle’s Creed" is mentioned by Ambrose around 390 AD.
• What does the Apostles’ Creed summarize?

  The Apostles’ Creed is a faithful summary of the Apostles' faith and teaching.
• What are the 5 forms of prayer?

  • Adoration: Acknowledging God as Creator and giving praise.
  • Contrition: Asking God for help or forgiveness.
  • Thanksgiving: Expressing gratitude to God.
  • Supplication: Asking God for something.
• What does "calling" signify in a Biblical context?

  Calling signifies a mission to the one who is being called.
• How many times is the term "calling" mentioned in the Old and New Testament?

  It is mentioned fifty-six times in the Old Testament and forty-five times in the New Testament.
• What does it mean to be "fishers of men"?

  It means the Apostles' mission is to catch men for God’s Kingdom.
• Why did Jesus call the Apostles "Fishers of Men"?

  Because their mission involves traveling far, facing loneliness and danger, and not everyone will accept their preaching.
• What are the roles of the faithful as Priest, Prophet, and King?

  • As Priests: Intercede for others and pray for one another.
  • As Prophets: Witness through words and example to the call of Jesus.
  • As Kings: Serve in imitation of Christ who came to serve.
• Who is Peter in the context of the Apostles?

  Peter is a fisherman, the leader of the Apostles, and authored two New Testament epistles.
• What is the significance of Peter's Hebrew name, Cephas?

  Cephas means "rock," which reflects Peter's role as a leader among the Apostles.
• What is John known for among the Apostles?

  John is known as the Beloved Disciple and authored several New Testament writings.
• Who is James the Great in relation to the Apostles?

  James the Great is the brother of John and a fisherman who preached in Jerusalem and Judea.
• What is the relationship between James and John the Apostle?

  James and John were an inseparable pair and brothers.
• Where did John live?

  John lived in Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Jerusalem.
• What titles are associated with John?

  He is known as the Beloved Disciple.
• Which books did John write?

  He wrote the Gospel of John, John I, John II, John III, and Revelation.
• Where did John preach?

  He preached among the churches of Asia Minor.
• What happened to John on the Isle of Patmos?

  He was banished to the Isle of Patmos.
• How is John described in terms of personality?

  He was a man of action, ambitious, with an explosive temper and an intolerant heart.
• How did John's character change over time?

  He mellowed with time and forgot his ambition and explosive temper, except for his Lord's command of love.
• What miraculous event is said to have happened to John?

  An attempt was made on his life by giving him a chalice of poison, from which God spared him.
• Who is James the Great?

  James the Great is the son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of John the Apostle.
• What was James the Great's profession?

  He was a fisherman.
• Where did James the Great live?

  He lived in Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Jerusalem.
• What is the relationship between James and John?

  James and John were an inseparable pair.
• What nickname did Jesus give to James and John?

  He named them Boanerges, meaning "sons of thunder".
• How is James the Great characterized?

  He was a man of courage and forgiveness, without jealousy, and had extraordinary faith.