Catholic Theology Quizs, Year 1 and Year 2

What is moral law?

• Christian morality in the Catholic Church refers to the set of moral teachings and principles that guide how Catholics should live in accordance with God's will.

• Living according to God's commandments (especially love of God and neighbor).

• Promoting the common good, especially in social and political life.

• Following societal norms without regard to personal beliefs.

What is economy?

• The way the church is arranged or organized.

• A system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

• The study of human behavior and decision-making.

• A method of governance and political organization.

Before Vatican II, Roman Missal of 1947, how much of the bible was read at mass?

• 22.4% Gospels, 11% Epistles, 1.02% Old Testament

• 50% New Testament, 90% Gospels, 13% Old Testament

• 30% Gospels, 20% Epistles, 5% Old Testament

• 40% Gospels, 10% Epistles, 2% Old Testament

Who were the early doctors of the church pre-schism?

• St. Ambrose (340–397) – Defended the faith and influenced St. Augustine.

• St. Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) – Known for his works on philosophy and theology.

• St. Jerome (347–420) – Translated the Bible into Latin (Vulgate).

• St. Francis of Assisi (1181–1226) – Founder of the Franciscan Order.

What are the three theological virtues?

• Faith, hope, and love

• Wisdom, courage, and temperance

• Justice, mercy, and humility

• Faith, hope, and charity

What are the pontifical books?

• Books specifically for the bishop’s liturgical functions, such as the Roman Pontifical and Ceremonial of Bishops.

• Books that contain the history of the papacy.

• Books that are used exclusively for private prayer by bishops.

• Books that outline the rules for church architecture.

3 Stages of Spiritual Growth

• 1. Purgation--cleansed, forgiven of sin

• 2. Illumination--Enlightened by God's grace

• 3. Union--We live in union with the Lord

• 4. Redemption--Saved from eternal damnation

Midianites

• Only people in Saudi Arabia who believed in one God and could be experienced by breathing

• A nomadic tribe known for their trade routes in ancient times

• A group of people who worshipped multiple gods

• An ancient civilization known for their agricultural practices

What is the sin against the Holy Spirit?

• A deliberate and persistent rejection of God's grace and forgiveness

• A one-time act of sin that can be easily forgiven

• An unintentional mistake that does not require repentance

• A temporary feeling of doubt about God's existence

What are the books and letters in the New Testament?

• Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts of the Apostles, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation

• Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

• Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts of the Apostles, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude

• Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts of the Apostles, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, Hebrews, James, Revelation