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Core 2 Chapter 2 The Development of Trinitarian Doctrine

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A dogma is always a doctrine?

a)

True

b)

False

2.

This term describes the core, essential beliefs of the Catholic faith.

a)

Doctrine

b)

Dogma

c)

Discipline

d)

Docetism

3.

The conscious and deliberate rejection of a truth of the faith by a baptized person of a truth of faith that must be believed

a)

Dogma

b)

Doctrine

c)

Heresy

d)

Christology

4.

The study of the divinity of Jesus Christ the son of god and the second divine person of the trinity and his earthly ministry and eternal mission

a)

Religion

b)

Philosophy

c)

Theology

d)

Christological

5.

Refers to the study of human existence using logical reasoning. "Love of Wisdom"

a)

Philosophy

b)

Christology

c)

Theology

d)

Wisdomology

6.

A gathering of the Church's bishops from around the world convened by the Pope or approved by him to address pressing issues in the Church.

a)

Church Fathers

b)

Ecunemical Council

c)

Swap Meet

d)

Bishops Convention

7.

Mary is the Mother of God?

a)

True

b)

False

8.
Taught that Jesus gave secret knowledge to his followers.
a)
Gnosticism
b)
Arianism
c)
Nestorianism
d)
Monophysitism
9.

Taught that Jesus was created by God the Father.

a)

Arianism

b)

Apollonarianism

c)

Nestorianism

d)

Monophysitism

10.
Taught that in Christ, there were two persons: a human person and a divine person.
a)
Gnosticism
b)
Nestorianism
c)
Apollonarianism
d)
Arianism 
11.
Taught that Christ only possessed a divine nature.
a)
Monophysitism
b)
Gnosticism
c)
Nestorianism
d)
Arianism
12.
Taught that Jesus was a lesser being than God the Father.
a)
Arianism
b)
Gnosticism
c)
Apollonarianism
d)
Nestorianism
13.
Taught that Jesus' humanity was absorbed by his divinity, leaving only divinity.
a)
Monophysitism
b)
Arianism
c)
Nestorianism
d)
Apollonarianism
14.

This heresy believed that Jesus is actually a divine messenger, wrapped in something that only 'appeared' to be flesh.

a)

Gnosticism

b)

Docetism

c)

Monophysitism

d)

Arianism

15.

This council took place in 431 CE and established that 'Mother of God' was an acceptable term which highlighted both Jesus' humanity and divinity.

a)

Council of of Ephesus

b)

Council of Constantinople

c)

Council of Nicaea

d)

Council of Chalcedon

16.

This Council added clauses about the Holy Spirit to the Nicene Creed

a)

Council of of Ephesus

b)

Council of Constantinople

c)

Council of Nicaea

d)

Council of Chalcedon

17.

This Council added that Jesus is fully human and fully divine?

a)

Council of of Ephesus

b)

Council of Constantinople

c)

Council of Nicaea

d)

Council of Chalcedon

18.

This Council expanded the Apostle's Creed creating the Nicene Creed

a)

Council of of Ephesus

b)

Council of Constantinople

c)

Council of Nicaea

d)

Council of Chalcedon

19.

The most important/greatest celebrations of the church (like Christmas, Easter, etc.)

a)

memorials

b)

feasts

c)

solemnities

d)

Festivals

20.

Which of the following represents CORRECT theological language about the Holy Trinity?

a)

God divided into three pieces.

b)

three gods in one body.

c)

three substances in one Person.

d)

one substance (divinity) in three distinct Persons.

21.

The relationship among the three person of the Holy Trinity:

a)

is too holy for us to imitate.

b)

is a model for human relationships.

c)

is not possible for us because we have a human nature, not a divine nature.

22.

The 3rd person of the trinity is the

a)

Father

b)

Holy Spirit

c)

Son

d)

All of these

23.

The declaration of the true beliefs of the Church that we profess at Sunday Mass is called the

a)

Trinity

b)

Nicene Creed

c)

Doctrine

d)

Declaration of Independence

24.

Catholicism believes in

a)

3 gods

b)

2 gods

c)

1 god

d)

many gods

25.

Jesus is _______________ God and ___________________ man.

a)

Fully; Fully

b)

part; part

c)

part; fully

d)

fully; part

26.

Will we ever fully understand the Trinity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

27.

A summary of some one or something's beliefs is called a

a)

declaration

b)

creed

c)

mission statement

d)

cover letter

28.

Which of these is NOT a heresy?

a)

Jesus is fully human and fully God

b)

Jesus was born fully human, and became fully God

c)

Jesus is two persons: human and God

d)

Jesus is partly human and partly God

e)

Jesus is neither human nor God

29.
Jesus is...
a)
1 person with two natures
b)
2 persons with one nature
30.

Why did the Trinitarian Doctrine develop? (choose two)

a)

To promote heresy

b)

As a response to challenges to the faith

c)

To articulate the doctrine of the Trinity

d)

To approve of Arianism

31.

How did Trinitarian Doctrine develop? (choose two)

a)

Church Fathers

b)

Ecumenical Councils

c)

It is still developing

d)

Through the Eucharist

32.

Which IS NOT a key concept in the Nicene Creed

a)

Identifies Jesus’ birth, death, Resurrection, and Ascension

b)

Affirms belief in the resurrection of the dead and in the Last Judgment

c)

Affirms the belief in Holy Orders

d)

Expresses a Trinitarian faith in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit

33.

Which is a way you can use the Trinity as a model for your own relationships?

a)

You can reach out to a new student at your school.

b)

Include people that others may have overlooked or excluded.

c)

You can take on a new role or ministry in your parish

d)

All of these

34.

A doctrine is a dogma that is central to our faith.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

The conscious and deliberate rejection by a baptized person of a truth of the faith that MUST be believed

a)

Heresy

b)

Doctrine

c)

Dogma

d)

Creed

36.

Using the diagram explain why it is theologically sound to state that "Mary is the Mother of God".

Why would it not be correct to say Mary is the Mother of the "Holy Spirit"? (All choices are correct)

a)

Jesus IS God. Since Mary is the biological Mother of Jesus then Mary is also the Mother of God. Jesus "IS NOT" the Holy Spirit therefore she IS NOT the mother of the Holy Spirit

b)

"Mary is truly 'Mother of God' since she is the mother of the eternal Son of God made man, who is God himself. Jesus "Is Not" the Father therefore she is not the Mother of the Father

c)

If Mary is the mother of Jesus, and Jesus is God, then Mary is the Mother of God. Saying Mary isn't the Mother of God denies the divinity of Jesus. Jesus "Is Not" the Holy Spirit therefore she is not the Mother of the Holy Spirit

37.

Heresy that taught Mary WAS NOT the Mother of God

a)

Arianism

b)

Nestorianism

c)

Docetism

d)

Apollonarism