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  1. The CCC addresses the virtue of prudence as the 'charioteer of virtues.' To which broader category of virtues does prudence belong?

    Answer: Cardinal virtues

    CCC 1805-1806 identifies prudence as one of the four cardinal virtues (with justice, fortitude, and temperance), calling it the 'charioteer' that guides the exercise of all other virtues.

  2. According to the CCC, what is the defining characteristic that distinguishes prayer of 'petition' from prayer of 'intercession'?

    Answer: Petition is for oneself; intercession is prayer offered on behalf of others

    CCC 2629-2636 distinguishes petition (asking God for our own needs) from intercession (praying on behalf of others, following Christ's own intercessory role).

  3. The CCC teaches that the Holy Spirit has 'proper names and titles.' Which title describes the Spirit as the one who 'brings to completion' the work of salvation?

    Answer: Sanctifier

    CCC 741-747 presents 'Sanctifier' as the title emphasizing the Spirit's role in bringing God's saving work to completion by making believers holy.

  4. According to the CCC, what is the significance of the 'filioque' clause in the Nicene Creed as professed in the Western Church?

    Answer: It states that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son

    CCC 246-248 explains that 'filioque' (Latin for 'and the Son') affirms that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son as from a single principle, a Western theological development that contributed to the East-West schism.

  5. The CCC teaches that the Decalogue (Ten Commandments) is divided into two 'tablets.' What does each tablet primarily address?

    Answer: First tablet: duties to God; Second tablet: duties to neighbor

    CCC 2067 and 2196 explain that the first tablet (commandments 1-3) governs our relationship with God, while the second tablet (commandments 4-10) governs our relationship with neighbor.

  6. According to the CCC, which Old Testament figure is considered the 'father of faith' and serves as a model for all believers?

    Answer: Abraham

    CCC 145-147 presents Abraham as the 'father of faith,' who obeyed God's call without knowing where he was going, making him the exemplar of faith for Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.

  7. The CCC describes the Paschal Mystery as the center of the Christian faith. Which events are encompassed by the Paschal Mystery?

    Answer: The Passion, Death, Resurrection, and glorious Ascension of Christ

    CCC 1085 and 571 define the Paschal Mystery as Christ's Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension — the events by which he accomplished our redemption.