Holy Orders - Test VIII - 2025

At the turn of the first century, the Church was being tested by which of the following?

• Roman persecution

• The rise of Islam

• An emergence of schismatic, or heretical, sects of the new Christian religion

• Both A and C

At the turn of the first century, the Church was being tested by ________ and an emergence of schismatic, or heretical, sects of the new Christian religion.

• Roman persecution

• Greek philosophy

• Jewish traditions

• Economic hardship

According to St. Ignatius of Antioch, the role of the Apostle’s successors was crucial for which of the following?

• Maintaining Church unity

• Preserving the truth of Christ

• Continuing the mission of Christ

• All of the above

St. Ignatius of Antioch knew the role of the Apostle’s successors was crucial for ________, preserving the truth of Christ, and continuing the mission of Christ.

• maintaining Church unity

• gathering wealth

• performing miracles

• writing new scriptures

At the turn of the first century, the Church was being tested by Roman persecution and the emergence of heretical sects.

• True

• False

Which sacraments are described as being at the Service of Communion?

• Baptism and Confirmation

• Holy Orders and Matrimony

• Eucharist and Reconciliation

• Anointing of the Sick and Matrimony

Both Holy Orders and Matrimony ______ a person to the service of others.

• consecrate

• separate

• distract

• ignore

Holy Orders ordains a baptized man to the ministry of the ______.

• Church

• State

• Family

• School

According to CCC 874, the holders of office, who are invested with a sacred power, are dedicated to promoting the interests of whom?

• Themselves

• Their brethren

• The government

• The wealthy

The word 'Minister' comes from the Latin meaning "______".

• servant

• leader

• teacher

• ruler