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WorksheetsJunior Theology
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 53mins
The doctrine of Mary being taken into heaven is called the ?
Assumption
Incarnation
Paschal Mystery
Immaculate Conception
The doctrine when Jesus enters heaven is called the?
Incarnation
Ascension
Assumption
Paschal Mystery
What is the overall purpose of the sacraments in general?
Epiphany
Holiness
Catholicity
Concupiscence
When the church says "the Word was made flesh" the church is referring to the _______________ and In what Sacrament is this most clear?
Incarnation, Eucharist
Assumption, Confirmation
Immaculate Conception, Baptism
Incarnation, Reconciliation
Jewish people try not to use the name Yahweh because it is the proper name of God. What word do they use instead of Yahweh?.
Messiah
Yeshua
Adonai
Christos
Messiah in Hebrew and Christos in Greek mean essentially the same thing. What do they mean?
Rabbi
Crucified
Master
Anointed
God acting in the lives of human beings to lead them to heaven is called what?
Rapture
Salvation History
Resurrection
Paschal Mystery
The name Jesus comes from Joshua which is a variation of Yeshua. What does the name Jesus mean?
Yahweh is our salvation.
Yahweh leads us home
Yahweh is King
Yahweh is in our presence
True or false? Human will allows the human person to avoid the consequences of concupiscence.
True
False
Incarnation is a doctrine about?
Mary's birth
Jesus' death
Mary rising into heaven
God becomming human
True or False? True love requires an act of the human will.
True
False
Jesus Christ is NOT the name of Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus Christ is a title which means what?
Jesus the carpenter
Jesus the Lord of All
Jesus, the King
Jesus the Anointed
Which of the following is NOT a truth the church teaches about about Mary?
Ever Virgin
Descended into hell before being Assumed into heaven
is the Immaculate Conception
Mother of God
True or False? The Catholic "rule" which restricts communion to Roman Catholics has a scriptural basis.
True
False
The three-fold nature of Holy Orders is
Priest, Prophet and King
Bishop, Prophet and King
Bishop, Priest and King
Bishop, Priest and Deacon
The Hebrew word pesach (Paschal in Latin) can be translated as?
a fine
passion
passover
mystery
God made a Covenant with Jesus and the sign/symbol of that Covenant is?
Circumcision
Blood of the Passover Lamb
Eucharist (the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ)
Baptism in the Jordan River
In which two sacraments is the matter provided by the person(s) receiving the sacrament?
Baptism and Confirmation
Holy Orders and Confirmation
Matrimony and Holy Orders
Matrimony and Reconciliation
The water and blood which flowed from Jesus' side in the Gospel of John represents what?
Baptism and Confirmation
Baptism and Eucharist
Confirmation and Eucharist
Eucharist and Reconciliation (forgiveness of sins)
God made a covenant with this man and with this covenant God again promised the Holy land. God also asked that each year the Jewish people sacrifice a lamb. With whom was this covenant made"
Moses
Abraham
David
Jesus
For the sacrament of Reconciliation to be valid the following must be present.
A person stating their sins, a desire to NOT sin again and and a Profession of Faith in the Church
A person stating their sins, a desire to NOT sin again and a Bishop, Priest or Deacon to give them absolution.
A person stating their sins, a desire to NOT sin again and the completion of an indulgence.
A person stating their sins, a desire to NOT sin again and sorrow for their sins
With whom did God make a covenant - a new and everlasting covenant in blood. This covenant was a promise of eternal life.
Jesus
Moses
Noah
Abraham
Two sacraments can be said to be instituted by Christ at the Last Supper. Which of the following are the two sacraments?
Baptism and Confirmation
Eucharist and Confirmation
Eucharist and Holy Orders
Baptism and Holy Orders
What are the primary purposes of marriage according t the Catholic Church?
the good of the couple and love
the good of the couple and fidelity
the good of the couple and love
the good of the couple and procreation
Which of the following is one of the sacraments of healing?
Reconciliation
Baptism
Holy Orders
Confirmation
Who can preside and offer the Sacrament of Anointing of the sick?
a priest
a deacon
a brother or sister in a monastic order with the approval of the Bishop
all of the above
Who can preside at the Consecration of the Bread and Wine?
a priest
a deacon when no priest is available
an authorized lay person (Bishop's permission)
None of the above, only a Bishop can preside at this sacrament
Which of the following might be considered an impediment to a person being able to enter into a sacramental marriage?
one partner being an alcoholic
a prenuptial agreement
a previous marriage
all of the above
none of the above as long as the couple loves each other
Who is the proper and normal minister of the sacrament of ordination
a priest with delegation from a bishop
anyone in an emergency in a community which does not have a priest
Bishop
a designated priest or deacon
Which sacrament points to the covenant relationship of Christ and the Church?
Reconciliation
Marriage
Eucharist
Anointing of the Sick
The Church has a teaching authority which is the Bishops and Popes in unity teaching about matters of morals and faith. What is the term of this teaching authority?
Magisterium
Mysterion
Magnificat
Apostolic Teachings
What does the Church call sins which totally rupture a person's relationship with God?
Venial
Venality
Muerte
Mortal
The church uses colors throughout the year to help accentuate the season of celebration. For what is red used?
Christmas and Easter
Epiphany
Death of Martyrs
Ordinary time.
The church uses colors throughout the year to help accentuate the season of celebration. For what iswhite used?
Christmas and Easter
Epiphany
The death of martyrs
Ordinary time
What are the three days called which start with the Holy Easter Mass of the Lord's Supper and end with the Resurrection?
Trinity
The Three Days
Triduum
The equinox
The church uses a term for the Life, Passion, Death, Resurrection of Jesus. The term is?
Mysterion
Magisterium
Paschal Mystery
Nicene Decretal
Which parable of Jesus points to the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
The mustard seed
the salt and the leaven
the Prodigal (or Lost) son
the dragnet and
The Church has certain things which catholics are obliged to believe. The word for these is?
Creed
Mysterion
Dogma
Syllabify
All of the sacraments are considered to be instituted by Jesus Christ. Which of the sacraments are NOT shown to be instituted in scripture?
Confirmation
Baptism
Marriage
all of the above are in scripture
none of the above are in scripture
The purpose of the Sacrament of Confirmation is to....?
Stir up the Holy Spirit in one's life
to strengthen a person so they can live a Catholic Way od Life
to complete one's initiation into the faith
all of the above are purposes of Confirmation
none of the above are purposes of Confirmation as the sacrament is to mostly remove sins
In the Sacrament of Reconciliation the Priest acts in the place of....?
God the Father
Jesus Christ
The Bishop of Rome
None of the above
Baptism is:
the "gateway" sacrament
forgives sins
ontologically changes a person
all of the above
none of the above
True or false? the Church believes that the nuclear family (man plus woman plus their children) is one of the pillars of society.
True
False
The creation story in Genesis chapters one and two inform Church teaching about the nature of the universe and of human beings. Which of the following is NOT something the church says.
Adam and Eve were created for one another
Adam and Eve were free to choose something against God's command
Adam and Eve were innocent and had no guilt since it was the serpent who trickled them.
Adam and Eve through their choices showed that the human beings were prone to sin.
Deacons can NOT do which of the following?
Preach and teach in the name of the Church
Perform baptisms and witness marriages
Lead funeral services and lead the Liturgy of the Hours
Administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to someone who is near death.
The Bread and the Wine become the Body and Blood of Christ during
Amniocenteses
Consecration
The Offertory
Amanuensis
Holy Oils are used in Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders. In what other sacrament are Holy Oils used?
Reconciliation
Anointing of the Sick
Marriage
All of the above use Holy Oils
None of the above use Holy oils
The Passover event in the Exodus is directly connected to what sacrament in the Catholic Church?
Eucharist
Baptism
Confirmation
Forgiveness of Sins
Gospel comes from a Greek word. What is its essential meaning?
Good News
To teach
To preach
To share
Jesus was born where? Lived most of his life where? Died where?
Bethlehem, Judea, Jerusalem
Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem
Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Bethlehem, Shechem, Nazareth
Which of the following sacraments may NOT be repeated?
Confirmation
Anointing of the Sick
Reconciliation
Eucharist
Who is or are the proper ministers for the sacrament of matrimony?
Priest
Deacon
The Couple
The Bishop
Who is or are the proper ministers for the sacrament of Holy Orders?
Preist
Deacon
Bishop
The couple
What is the matter and the form for Baptism?
Water, words - I baptize you in the...
Chrism oil, I baptize you in the...
Chrism, Be sealed in the waters of baptism in the ...
Laying on of hands, I baptize you in the name of ...
Which of the followin is NOT one of the characterisitcs of Christ which are imparted by baptism?
Priest
Prophet
King
Missionary
Which sacrament is the source and summit of Catholic faith and a Catholic Way of Life?
Baptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
Holy Orders
What is the proper matter and form for the Anointing of the Sick
Holy Oil, Laying on of hands on the person's head
Oil of the Salvation and laying hands on the person's head
Oil of the Infirm and anointing of the head and hands
Chrism Oil and the anointing of the chest just under the chin
Which of the following is NOT a Corporal Work of Mercy
Feeding the hungry
Giving drink to the thirsty
Burying the dead
Forgiving of sins
Which sins can Eucharist "forgive"?
Original
Venial
Mortal
No sins
What are the matter and form for the sacrament of marriage?
A couple (male and female), the vows
A Deacon, Priest or Bishop to witness the vows, the vows
The vows, and either a unity candle or Mass
The vows, and the exchange of rings
Which of the following clearly expresses the Church's teaching that Jesus Christ is one with God?
The Nicene Creed
The Beatitudes
The Ten Commandments
The Lord's Prayer
This thing in Catholic Churches comes from the tent that God resided in. This place of repostion is called a...?
Altar
Tent
Reliquery
Tabernacle
Catholics fast for a time period before receiving the Eucharist. What is the amount of time?
One hour
12 hours
24 hours
How soon before There is no fasting time before receiving.
What is the minimum number of times a year that a Catholic MUST go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
Once per year
Once every 6 months
Not once a year only mandatory once in a life-time
Only once in their life time.
Which Holy Day is essentially a celebration of the Communion of the Saints?
All Martyrs
The Body and Blood of Christ
All Saints
Epiphany
The parable of the Good Samaritan calls Christians to:
make a pilgrimage
love one's neighbor
pray for the needy
help the poor in spirit
Human beings have dignity because they:
are made in the image and likeness of God
they are able to contribute to a prosperous society
can change others lives for the good
are free to choose
Serving those in need, promoting the common good, and working for the transformation of society are all:
primarily the responsibility of elected officials
primarily the responsibility of the ordained clergy
primarily the role of government
central to the role of the Church's mission
Which appearance in Mexico by Mary resulted in the conversion of large numbers to Christianity?
Guadalupe
Lordes
Fatima
Medjugorje
Our hope for union with God after death is based on the
The Passover story of the Jewish people freed from slavery
The salvation of Noah and his family from the flood
The giving of the law to Moses on Mount Sinai
The life, passion, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus
Our vocational call as a lay person, or ordained ministry or in religious vows as a nun or brother is rooted in which sacrament?
Eucharist
Baptism
Reconciliation
Marriage
Which of the following, together with Sacred Scripture, comprises the two sources of divine revelation?
Catechesis
Catechism
Tradition
Virtue
What does it mean to say that the church is apostolic?
It is founded on the sacraments and praying the Rosary
Founded on the veneration of the Blessed Mother
Founded on private prayer, pious practices and Mass on Sunday
Founded on the faith of the Twelve chosen and sent by Christ.
What is the title for the head of a Catholic Diocese?
Cardinal
Bishop
Monsignor
Patriarch
These people hear the word of God and faithfully share the Word when commanded by God.
The prophets
The Ordained
The patriarchs
The laity
Which of the following is a Holy Day of Obligation?
November 2, All Soul's Day
October 4, The Feast of St. Francis
August 15, The Assumption
February 2, Candlemass
A free gift of God which gives us peace is:
a sacramental
an indulgence
grace
merit
He was the first real theologian of the Church. He traveled thousands of miles to preach the Good News. He was?
Paul
Mark
Timothy
Amalgam
Mary is not only understood to be the Mother of God but also as the Mother of...
The Israelite
The Earth
The Angels
The Church
Jesus was executed by the Romans for which crime
Blasphemy
Sedition/revolution
Non-payment of taxes
Not following jesish law
Jesus only really taught one thing. What did Jesus teach?
Parables
Mysteries
The Kingdom of God
Sin
Concupiscence is what?
The failure to follow Jesus
The tendency to sin
The desire to serve Giod and to love neighbor
The result of grace.
Which sacrament is the source and summit of the Catholic Faith?
Baptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
Holy Orders (Bishop)
John's Gospel is highly sacramental and highly symbolic. What two sacraments are represented by John's use of blood/wine and water?
Baptism and Confirmation
Baptism and Eucharist
Baptism and Marriage
Baptism and Holy Orders
Which of the following is not a valid way to perform a baptism?
Sprinkling
Immersion
Pouring
Sign of the Cross on the forehead with Holy Water
When people sin they...
They choose something wrong by accident
They choose to do something which is pleasing for others
they choose to do something which causes pain to others
They choose to do something they know is offensive to God.
The theology that God is three persons in ONE is called the...
Trinity
Triad
Troika
Triduum
Although he was not called the Pope, the first Pope of the Church was?
Paul
James
John
Peter
The sacrament of the anointing of the sick is tied directly to
Antigones
Jesus
Joshua
Thomas
Which of these is a NOT a reason that Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River?
To be a symbol to all who enter the Church
To remove his sins (including original sin)
to make the waters of baptism Holy
to show obedience to his Father's will
This prayer is directly associated with the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The Act of Contrition
The Salve Regina
The Act of the Apostles
The Credo of Nicaea
What is the name of the First Day of Lent?
Shrove wednesday
Ash Wednesday
Shrove Tuesday
Laudate Wednesday
The Latin term which essentially means the sacrament does what the sacrament does (of the work worked) is?
Agnus Deii
Carpe Diem
ex operere operato
Cura te ipsum
What is the name of the formal document that is circulated throughout the world by the Pope which is normally about some form of doctrine or teaching.
Papal Bull
Semper Fidelis
Encyclical
Scala Sancta
The Proper name of the large candle used in a Catholic Church is the.....?
Corpus Regina Candle
Corpus Pontificatate Candle
Paschal Candle
Christmas Candle
What is the feast day on which the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples?
Epiphany
Troika
Pentecost
Ascension
The word liturgy comes from Greek. What does it basically mean?
The work of the people
The prayers of man
The songs of the people
The sacraments of the church
The word creed comes form the Latin word credo. What does credo mean?
I care
I pray
I believe
I agree with
Confirmation mark's a person with the characteristics of Christ and endows them with the gifts of the.....
The Church
The Pope
The Bishop
The Holy Spirit
Which of these are sacraments of initiation?
Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders
Confirmation, Eucharist and Holy Orders
Eucharist, Reconciliation and Holy Orders
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
