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100 Cards in this Set
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Created beings who are pure spirits with intelligence and free will, but withouht bodies, who act as God's messengers
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angels
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the official public prayer of the Church through which Christ continues the work of redemption through the Church's celebration of the Paschal Mystery
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Liturgy
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the first decidision by humans to disobey God. All people except Jesus and Mary are bron with this, a wounded human nature that is tempted to choose wrong over right
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original sin
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an effective sign, esablished by Jesus and given to his Church, by which God shares his life through the work of the Holy Spirit
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Sacrament
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the responsibility God gave humans to take care of the earth and everything in it
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Stewardship
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the mystery of one God in three persons
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Trinity
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the belief in one God
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monotheism
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the words that are spoken by a priest at baptism
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Trinitarian Formula
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a solem promise or agreement made between two parties
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covenant
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responding positively to God
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faith
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the human ability to make decisions without being forced to choose or act in one specific way
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free will
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a savior sent by God to redeem people from the power of sin and everlasting death and to restore them to God's friendship
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messiah
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the spiritual principle of humans
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soul
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gift from God
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virtue
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one's calling or destiny in life
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vocation
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God saves
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Jesus
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anointed one
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christ
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a special book that readings come from
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lectionary
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the second person of the Blesssed trinity, while remaining God, assumed a human nature and became man. The Son of God became true man while remaining true God.
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Incarnation
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the announcement of the angel Gabriel that through the power of the Holy Spirit, Mary, though a virgin, was to be the mother of the Son of God, who would be called Jesus.
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Annunciation
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The Church teaching that God favored Mary be preserving her from all stain of original sin from the first moment of her conception.
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Immaculate Conception
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a revealing or showing; after Jesus' birth, God revealed to people other than the Jews, represented by the magi
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Epiphany
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the event in which Jesus reveals his divine glory to his Apostles
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Transfiguration
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the Church teaching that at the end of her life, Mary, body and soul, was assumed into heaven
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Assumption
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birth of Jesus
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Nativity
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T or F
The Apostles expected the Risen Jesus to return within their lifetimes. |
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Christian morality is based solely on external actions. It does not judge a person's inner attitudes or motivations. |
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Knowing that he would die one day was easy for Jesus. After all, he was God. |
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It is correct to say that priests are holier than lay people |
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All four Gospels contain accounts of the passion and death of Jesus |
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You cannot support both science and religion |
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Evolution is not consistent with faith |
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The Catholic Church supports belief in atheistic evolution |
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The Catholic Church teaches that God created all universal matter from nothing |
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The Catholic Church teaches that the human soul has evolved over time |
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The Catholic Church teaches that the physical universe was created "in a state of journeying" toward perfection, that is, God |
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There are historical records which indicate that Jesus really walked on the Earth |
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All the gospels tell stories of Jesus' birth |
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Mary is the mother of a human son named Jesus, but she is not the mother of God |
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Which books occupy a central place in the New Testament?
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Gospels
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What do we mean when we say that God is the author of Scripture?
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It is God's word; He inspired the authors to write it
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This theory states that all living things developed from a single organism by natural means
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Evolution by natural selection
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According to the Book of Genesis, humans are created as special compared to angels because we
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have both a body and an eternal soul while angels are just pure spirits
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Which of the following is not one of the three ways in which God relates to us?
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He is transcedent, personal, and imminent
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In 1859, this man published a theory of evolution in On The Origin of Species
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Charles Darwin
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This is the literal interpretation of the Bible which believes that God, in 5 days, made all things-including humans-exactly how they are today
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creationism
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This theory provides a "middle ground" betweent he theory of evolution and creationism
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Intelligent Design
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This theory states that while there is evidence of physical evolution of species in nature, there are also natural systems which are too complex to have developed over time
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Intelligent Design
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Name the three things that the Trinity plays a role in.
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Creation, Redemption, and Sanctification
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This man developed the theory of Intelligent Design
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William Paley
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According to the Book of Genesis, humans are created as special compared to animals because we
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have dignity because we are created in God's image
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How many creation stories exist in the book of Genesis?
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2
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Name the 7 official sacraments of the church.
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Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Reconciliation
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In what basic way is Christianity different from Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam?
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We believe Jesus is our Messiah and he is the ONLY person we worship.
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What is our primary source for info about Jesus?
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The New Testament
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Which New Testament books were written first?
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Epistles
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When we profess Jesus as Lord, we are professing our faith in his what?
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divinity
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When were the four gospels written?
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about 40-60 years after the death of Jesus
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What are the four types of miracles Jesus performed?
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healing, exorcisms, rising of the dead, nature
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What are the three synoptic gospels?
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Matthew, Mark, and Luke
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Which gospel is used as a source for at least two of the other gospels?
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Mark
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With what event did Jesus' public life begin?
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His Baptism
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What was Jesus' purpose in performing miracles?
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to show his real power and love and that he was God
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When are Gospel readings from John read at mass?
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they are spread over a three year period
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Why do the 1st reading and the Gospel usually have the same topic?
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to make the connection between the two
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John's Gospel, more than other gospels, focus on what?
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the divinity of Jesus
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The December 25th celebration of Jesus' birth replaced what ancient Roman festival?
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Feast of the Sun
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Other than gospels, how many readings does a typical weekday Mass have?
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1
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
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theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Blessed are the meek, for
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they will inherit the land
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Blessed are ___________________, for they will be comforted.
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they who mourn
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Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for
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they will be satisfied.
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Blessed are the merciful, for
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they will be shown mercy.
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Blessed are _______________ for they will be called children of God.
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the peacemakers
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Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for
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theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Blessed are the clean of heart, for
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they will see God
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What are the five Catholic teachings about Mary?
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True mother of God, free from sin from conception, reamined sinless, was taken into heaven body and soul, was a virgin
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What are the three reasons why Jesus' following grew?
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witnessed him being raised from the dead, Jesus's messages, and the miracles he performed
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Why do humans suffer and die?
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It is a mystery.
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Which Gospel emphasizes the human suffering of Jesus?
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Mark
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What do we call the period consisting of Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday in which we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus?
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The Triduum
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Ths type of sin is supported by social structures
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Social sin
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For Catholics, what special day celebrates Jesus' last supper?
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Holy Thursday
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What are the Cardinal Virtues?
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Prudence, Fortitude, Justice, and Temperance
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How was Jesus a different messiah from what many Jews were expecting?
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He was a suffering servant and they expected a rich or powerful leader or king.
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What are some reasons Jesus was put to death?
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saw Jesus as a threat to the status quo; had the potential to stir up the Jewish people; mocking their religious laws
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Thisi type of sin includes less seroius wrongs which weaken our relationship, but do not completely seperate us from God
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Venial Sin
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Who is to blame for the death of Jesus?
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all sinners
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Name the theological virtues?
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faith, hope, and charity
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For Catholics, what special day commemorates Jesus' death?
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Good Friday
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Which season of the year is a season of fasting and repentance?
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Lent
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This type of sin includes attitudes which can lead to other sinful actions
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Capital sins
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A serious wrong that a person is forced to commit would be considered a...
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venial sin
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What are God's attempts to help us make good decisions?
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Natural law, conscience, ten commandments, Jesus' teaching
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What are the three criteria to be considered to make a moral action?
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object, intention, and circumstance
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For Catholics, what special day celebrates Jesus' resurrection?
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Easter Sunday
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Which season of the Church year is a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of Christ?
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Advent
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This type of sin, if not repented, results in eternal separation from God
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mortal sin
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For Catholics, what special day celebrates Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem for the feast of Passover?
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Palm Sunday
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A serious wrong done without full knowledge would be considered a..
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venial sin
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