ch6-7 SG theology
the statement by a priest that declares forgiveness of sin in the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Absolution
an inclination toward evil caused by Original Sin
Concupiscence
Because of human stupidity, it is realistically impossible to commit mortal sin.
F
Christ's command to love frees Christians to ignore the precepts of the Decalogue.
F
God's revealed name—Yahweh—literally means "Holy One."
F
Jesus never actually taught that sin can lead to eternal damnation.
F
Looking at the violence in our world leads Christians to conclude that sin is more powerful than grace.
F
Sin as "missing the mark" emphasizes rebellion against God rather than taking a "good" and making it a "god."
F
What name literally means "God saves" or "God is salvation"?
Jesus
A refusal to submit to the pope's authority
Schism
"Social sin" can result from the cycle of sin, violence, and injustice caused by individual sins.
T
Adam's Original Sin was a personal sin for him.
T
Forgiveness of sin requires a person to admit that he or she has actually committed sins.
T
Jesus reveals that sin ultimately is a failure to respond to God's love.
T
Sin alienates the sinner from God, neighbor, self, and even God's good creation.
T
Sin can be an offense against reason and truth.
T
The "mother of all virtues" is the theological virtue of charity.
T
The first act of religion must be adoration, that is, acknowledging God as the loving creator and merciful Savior.
T
We can be guilty of the sin of idolatry when we give undue honor to a creature, thereby
T
why go to mass
To give as well as receive Our presence supports and encourages our fellow believers The readings are a way of hearing Christ proclaim his love for us Homilies help us live as Christians There is no more precious gift than receiving Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Brings us closer to God and the community Jesus wants us to experience him in prayer
personal sin that weakens, but does not kill, our relationship with God
Venial sin
Claims ignorance about God's existence
agnosticism
A total rejection of the Catholic faith by a believer
apostasy
Speaking hateful words against God
blasphemy
heartfelt sorrow and aversion for sins committed, with the intention not to sin any more
contrition
Losing hope that God can save us
despair
All of the following are capital sins except
disobedience
Seeks to unveil what God wants hidden
divination
Outright denial of an essential truth of the Christian faith
heresy
All of these are an effect of Original Sin except
inability to be forgiven
All of the following are capital sins except
ingratitude
The sacrament of forgiveness is known by several names; for example _?_ means conversion or metanoia (in the Greek).
penance
Takes for granted that we can save ourselves
presumption
To sin mortally which of the following must be present?
serious matter, full knowledge, consent of the will
Buying or selling of spiritual goods
simony
False promises, cursing, or frivolous use of God's name
swearing