Category: One Minute Catechism
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One Minute Catechism: How Do We Worship God by the Virtue of Religion?
Question: How do we worship God by the virtue of religion?Answer: We worship God by adoring Him, praying to Him, and offering Him our love and service. This includes acts of faith, hope, and charity, as well as participation in the Sacraments and the Holy Mass, where we give God the honor that belongs to Him alone. Scripture:“You shall worship the Lord your God,…
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One Minute Catechism – Why Should We Believe in Divine Revelation?
Question: Why should we believe in Divine Revelation?Answer: We should believe in Divine Revelation because it comes from God, who is all-truth and can neither deceive nor be deceived. Through Revelation, God lovingly shows us truths about Himself and our salvation that we could not know by reason alone. Scripture:“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful…
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One Minute Catechism – Who Were the First Man and Woman?
Question: Who were the first man and woman?Answer: The first man and woman were Adam and Eve, created by God in His image and likeness. They were placed in the Garden of Eden and given the gift of life, grace, and the power to know and love their Creator. Scripture:“So God created man in His own image; in…
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One Minute Catechism – Is There Only One God?
Question: Is there only one God?Answer: Yes, there is only one God. He is the Creator of Heaven and earth, eternal and all-powerful, without beginning or end. Though there are three divine Persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—they are one God in nature and essence. Scripture:“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is…
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One Minute Catechism: What Happened to Adam and Eve on Account of Their Sin?
Question: What happened to Adam and Eve on account of their sin?Answer: Because of their sin, Adam and Eve lost the grace of God and their right to Heaven. Their minds became darkened, their wills weakened, and they were subject to suffering and death. They also transmitted this fallen condition, called original sin, to all their descendants.…
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One Minute Catechism – What Is Religion?
Question: What is religion?Answer: Religion is the virtue by which we give to God the worship, honor, and service that belong to Him alone. It is the way we recognize our total dependence on our Creator and express our love and gratitude through prayer, obedience, and sacrifice. True religion unites us to God and leads us to…