8th Grade 1st Trimester Exam STUDY GUIDE

The Holy Spirit was sent from Heaven, and the Church was born on

• Pentecost

• Transfiguration

• Passover

• Confirmation

The community of the living and the dead who believe in Jesus and follow his teachings is the

• Community of Heaven

• Community of Martyrs

• Community of Apostles

• Community of Saints

On the Feast of All Saints, we honor

• all saints

• all martyrs

• All Saints and Martyrs

• Mary

In addition to attending Mass, which activity is most appropriate for Sundays and other holy days?

• Attending sporting events

• going shopping

• performing works of mercy

• cleaning the house

Which covenant did God make when He set the rainbow in the clouds after the flood?

• He would never devastate the earth by water

• He would lead the Chosen People out of slavery

• He would send His Son to redeem humanity

• He would make Abraham the father of a great nation

Which two basic principles are at the center of Catholic social teaching?

• The common good and the dignity of the human person

• Rationalism and ecumenism

• Personal growth and economic prosperity

The celebration of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross is celebrated in

• the Eucharist

• Baptism

• Confirmation

• Reconciliation

What are the sacramentals?

• Sacramentals are objects, actions, and blessings that help us grow in holiness

• Sacramentals give the grace of the Holy Spirit in the same way that celebration of the Sacraments does

• Sacramentals are special prayers the priest says to administer the sacraments

• Sacramentals celebrate the feasts of a particular culture

What does the Church call the mystery by which the Son of God became man?

• Ascension

• Incarnation

• Crucifixion

• Resurrection

Which is a summary of the essential beliefs of the Catholic Faith?

• the Hail Mary

• Precepts of the Church

• The Nicene Creed

• Acts of faith, hope, and love