Unit 4 Religion Review

1. There are three pillars of Lent. Choose the correct three pillars below:

• a. prayer, novena, magisterium
• b. prayer, fasting, almsgiving
• c. forgiveness, prayer, psalms
• d. forgiveness, confirmation, alms giving
• Option 5

2. During Lent we are called to change and grow, this is called conversion. In the process of conversion we:

• a. prepare for First Communion.
• b. think about the three comings of Jesus.
• c. recognize our sins and repent.
• d. All of the above.

3. St. Teresa of Avila was ill for three years, during that time she learned and practiced deeper prayer. Through this deeper prayer she realized:

• a. that her intentions were always granted.
• b. that she felt God’s peace, inspiration and encouragement.
• c. that she was able to predict the future.
• d. all of the above.

4. “Like an apple tree that grows from a tiny seed, God plants the seed of love and faith within us so that we may grow and change to become the best we can be.” This process is described as:

• a. Redemption
• b. Meditation
• c. Conversion
• d. Vocal prayer

5. Lent is a penitential season. This means that, during this time, the Church asks us to:

• a. Donate more money to the church.
• b. Show grace towards others.
• c. Repent for what we have done wrong and change our hearts and actions.
• d. Attend this special seasons’ events.

6. The symbols that we see during Lent remind us that we are focused on conversion and repentance. When we attend Mass, we notice that there is little decoration used in the Church and that there are no flowers placed on the altar. The priest wears vestments that reflect penitence. These vestments are:

• a. Black and white
• b. White
• c. Rose
• d. Purple

7. Which description below demonstrates that Lent is a penitential season?

• a. The church is full of fresh flowers.
• b. The readings at mass reflect a somber mood.
• c. The priest’s vestments are blue.
• d. The changes in the church help us to focus on Jesus’ birth.

8. Lent is a penitential season in the liturgical year. During this penitential season we are asked to:

• a. remember God’s love for us.
• b. repent for our sins.
• c. pray for God’s help.
• d. all of the above.

9. By following Jesus commandment to love one another we are:

• a. asking for reconciliation.
• b. strengthening our commitment to the Ten Commandments.
• c. not bound to following the Ten Commandments.
• d. ready for the Eucharist.

10. Our Church’s teachings of maintaining human dignity, working for the community and the common good, and caring for people who are poor and vulnerable are all part of the:

• a. Ten Commandments
• b. Beatitudes
• c. Catholic Social Justice Principles
• d. Four Gospels