Section A - Prophets Worksheet

A ‘prophet’ is defined as a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God. What is the main difference between major and minor Prophets?

• Major Prophets have longer books in the Bible, while Minor Prophets have shorter books.

• Major Prophets are more important than Minor Prophets.

• Minor Prophets did not perform miracles, while Major Prophets did.

• Major Prophets lived earlier than Minor Prophets.

Choose a prophet (either major or minor) you have studied. Which of the following is an example of a prophet from the Bible?

• Isaiah

• Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Socrates

Message and Vision: The key message or vision that the prophet conveyed to the people was:

• A call to worship one God and live righteously

• A command to build great monuments

• An instruction to conquer neighboring lands

• A message to accumulate wealth

One major challenge the prophet faced was addressed by:

• Demonstrating patience and perseverance

• Ignoring the problem

• Seeking revenge

• Abandoning his followers

Social Justice refers to the fair and equal treatment of all individuals in society. Which of the following is an example of Social Justice?

• Providing equal educational opportunities to all children regardless of their background.

• Allowing only certain groups to vote in elections.

• Discriminating against people based on their gender.

• Denying healthcare to people from specific communities.

Which of the following are principles of Catholic Social Teachings?

• Human Dignity and Solidarity

• Materialism and Individualism

• Competition and Profit Maximization

• Isolation and Self-Reliance

Physical Evil is defined as suffering or harm caused by natural events. Which of the following is an example of Physical Evil?

• A natural disaster causing destruction

• Telling a lie to a friend

• Stealing from a store

• Cheating on a test

Moral Evil is defined as evil caused by human actions. Which of the following is an example of Moral Evil?

• A person committing theft

• A natural disaster like an earthquake

• A disease outbreak

• A volcanic eruption

Redemption is defined as ______. Which of the following is an example of redemption?

• the act of being saved from sin, error, or evil; for example, a person making amends for a past mistake

• the process of learning a new skill; for example, taking a cooking class

• the act of buying a new product; for example, purchasing a car

• the process of traveling to a new country; for example, going on vacation

Which of the following best describes a similarity between a biblical prophet and a modern-day prophet-like figure in relation to Catholic Social Teaching?

• Both often advocate for justice and the dignity of the human person.

• Both focus solely on predicting future events.

• Both reject any form of social responsibility.

• Both only address issues within religious communities.