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Who is referred to as the “Apostle to the Gentiles”?
John
Paul
Luke
Peter
The prime Christian prayer is called ________.
The Gloria
The Lord's Prayer
The Apostle's Creed
The Hail Mary
What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church?
the constitutional document which speaks of Divine Revelation
the official teaching authority of the Catholic Church
a comprehensive, authoritative and systematic collection of beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church
the College of Bishops in the Catholic Church
What is the definition of “religion”?
the belief and practices of a committed community of persons regarding the nature and origin of the universe and of human beings
the belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
a person’s spirituality
All of the choices are correct
Who was John the Baptist?
a wandering prophetic leader during Jesus’ lifetime.
a cousin of Jesus
the person who baptized Jesus
All of the above
What is the name of the place where Jesus was arrested while agonizing over his impending passion and death?
Garden of Gethsemane
Garden of Eden
Garden of Golgotha
The upper room
Which of the following is not a cardinal virtue?
Justice
Temperance
Faith
Fortitude
How many books do the Catholic Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) contain?
27
73
46
39
Which of the following are miracles Jesus performed?
Exorcisms of demons
Physical healings
Raising from the dead
All of the choices are correct
Which of the gospel accounts is not one of the synoptic accounts?
Matthew
John
Luke
Mark
Which Catholic feast day celebrates Mary being raised into Heaven?
The Ascension
The Rapture
The Assumption
The Annunciation
Who is the primary author of the Bible?
God
The Magisterium
Whoever wrote a particular book which carries his name
Moses wrote the Hebrew Scriptures and Jesus and Paul wrote the Greek Scriptures
What was/were the original language(s) of the Bible?
English
Hebrew and Greek
Latin
Hebrew and Latin
Which are the sacraments of initiation?
Baptism, Penance, Eucharist
Baptism, Confirmation, Penance
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
Baptism, Holy Orders, Marriage
What does the word “genesis” mean?
book
garden
creation
beginning
The Mass consist of ___________.
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Liturgy of the Faithful
Liturgy of the Word and the Eucharist
What does the word “advent” mean?
Coming into being
Christmas Season
Easter Season
Time of repentance
What are the “four marks” of the Catholic Church?
one, Christian, apostolic, holy
Catholic, Christian, holy, apostolic
one, holy, catholic, apostolic
one, holy, catholic, missionary
God revealed his personal name to Moses as _________.
God
The Almighty One
Yahweh
Lord
The Exodus event is remembered yearly in the Jewish faith during the feast of ________.
Yom Kippur
Passover
Hanukkah
Purim
The descendants of Jacob became known as the
Israelites
Jacobians
Hebrews
Patriachs
The special role of women in various gospel accounts and the Acts of the Apostles is demonstrated by
the prominent role of the Virgin Mary
Mary Magdelene as the first witness to the Resurrection of Jesus
The Samaritan woman as the first person to spread the gospel message
All of the choices are correct.
One major teaching given by Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount was
The Apostles' Creed
The 10 Commandments
The Beatitudes
None of the choices are correct
The theme of which of the following parables is God’s mercy and incredible love for sinners?
Prodigal Son
Good Samaritan
Lazarus and the Rich Man
The Parable of the Sower
Who was the first Christian martyr?
Paul
Peter
James
Stephen
Who was the King of Judah during the time of Jesus’ birth?
Caesar Augustus
Herod the Great
Nero
Herod Antipas
Who was the king of Judah during the time of Jesus’ crucifixion?
Caesar Augustus
Herod the Great
Nero
Herod Antipas
The quote, “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church...I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven....”
establishes Peter as the earthly leader of Christ’s church
shows Christ intent to establish and hierarchical church
gives Peter and his successors the power to forgive sins and to teach authoritatively.
All of the choices are correct.
Which Roman ruler “washed his hands” of the responsibility for Jesus’ crucifixion?
Herod Antipas
Herod the Great
Pontius Pilate
Caesar Augustus
What is the Immaculate Conception?
Mary was born without Original Sin
Mary remained a Virgin after conceiving Jesus
Mary was exempt from suffering
Jesus was born without Original Sin
What do Catholics recognize when they celebrate the Eucharist?
That it’s a memorial of the Last Supper
That Jesus himself is present with them in the bread and wine
That the bread and the wine are no more than symbols of Jesus love for us
Both that it’s a memorial of the Last Supper and that Jesus himself is present with them in the bread and wine
What task did Jesus give to his disciples?
conquering the Roman and establishing a new government
getting well-paying jobs so they could be the primary financial support of the growing church
spreading the good news of the Kingdom of God throughout the world
All of the choices are correct.
How many days after the Resurrection did Jesus return to his father?
40
50
90
365
The Christmas Season lasts until which feast day?
The Epiphany
The Baptism of Jesus
Christmas Day
The Blessed Family
Catechumens at the Easter Vigil celebrate which sacrament?
Baptism
Baptism and Eucharist
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
Eucharist
During the early Church period, Confirmation was celebrated
As part of baptismal ceremonies
before baptism
As part of marriage
There was no confirmation
In the sacrament of Penance, a person is reconciled to
God
Him/Her self
The whole community
All of the choices are correct
The Church’s liturgical year follows
The calendar year
The academic year
Football Season
None of the options are correct
Jesus’ first miracle was in response to
Peter's Prompting
Mary's Prompting
John the Baptist's example
The twelve apostle's prompting
Fortitude is a
A Cardinal Virtue
A Theological Virtue
A work of spiritual mercy
A work of corporal mercy
Which of the following is one of the Ten Commandments?
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
Honor your mother and father.
Visit the sick and imprisoned
Both you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor and honor your mother and father.
What is meant by the phrase, “the Bible is divinely inspired”?
The Holy Spirit guided the authors to write what god intended to communicate to us, which is all the truth necessary for our salvation.
God is the sole author of the Bible.
Men were told by God exactly what to write.
God edited what men wrote.
What is Sacred Tradition?
The religious things that we do such as praying the Rosary that have been passed down throughout generations.
The religious truths that may not be explicit in the Bible but are revealed to and taught by the apostles and their successors (bishops) as guided by the Holy Spirit.
The holy ceremonies such as Baptisms and Confirmations that we regularly attend.
This is another way of saying, “Everything the Church teachers.”
What is meant by the phrase, “The Bible is inerrant”?
The Bible has no factual errors
The Bible has errors
The Bible cannot be mistaken with regard to its teachings on faith and morals
The Bible has no errors at all
Which of the following is the name of the collection of seven books considered canon by Catholics but not by Protestants?
Septuagint
Deuteronomy
Deuterocanonicals
Latin Vulgate
What is meant by the Church teaching that man is given dominion over creation?
He may use creation as he wills without restriction.
He is to try to control creation.
He may use it but with concern and care since many resources are finite.
None of the choices are correct.
What was the primary method for transmitting the Old Testament before it was written?
Songs
Story-Telling
Mental Telepathy
Songs and Story-Telling
What does God tell Adam will happen to him if Adam eats the forbidden fruit?
He will die
He will remain eternally hungry
He will be like God.
He will become a serpent.
Why does God create the woman, Eve?
Adam asked for a wife.
Adam needed a suitable partner and he could not find one in the animals.
God realized that he made a mistake the first time around so he gave it a second try.
Adam disliked the animals.
What is the reaction of Adam and Eve when God asks them how they know that they are naked?
They asked why God tested them.
They each deny responsibility for their own actions and blame another.
They accept responsibility for their actions and ask God for forgiveness.
They leave the Garden of Eden because they are embarrassed that they are naked.
What is the Original Sin committed by Adam and Eve?
They disobey God by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
They disobey God by not wearing clothes
They disobey God by speaking to the serpent.
They disobey God by leaving Eden without God’s permission.
What is concupiscence?
An inclination to sin
Mortal sin
Venial Sin
To Transmit Sin
Which of the following is lost to humans as a consequence of Original Sin?
Our ability to reason
Our ability to love
Our free will
Eternal life
What is the significance of blood for Jews?
Symbolizes humanity
Symbolizes life
Symbolizes death
Symbolizes sacrifice
From which tribe of Israel is Jesus descended?
Simeon
Benjamin
Judah
Joseph
What does God promise to Abraham?
Land
Numerous descendants
All nations will be blessed through his family
All the choices are correct
What is unusual about the burning bush in which God appears to Moses?
It's in the desert
It's by the Nile river
It burns but is not consumed (destroyed)
Both it’s in the desert and burns but is not consumed.
What is Moses’ initial response to God’s call to deliver the Hebrews from slavery?
He is enthusiastic about being chosen for such an important task.
He warns the Pharaoh of God’s plan because he was raised by the Pharaoh’s family.
He becomes angry with God who tries to make him feel guilty.
He makes several excuses so he won’t have to go.
The heart of the liturgical year is
Christmas
Easter
Good Friday
Lent
Which symbolic action is essential to baptism?
Anointing with oil
lighting a candle
The water rite
All the answers are correct
The seasons of Lent and Easter focus on
The Incarnation
The Paschal Mystery
The Marian Mystery
Both the Incarnation and the Paschal Mystery
When are Catholics required to attend Mass?
Once every 2 weeks
On Saturday evenings or Sundays
Once a month
Once a month but they are encouraged to go every week
Which of the following is not a holy day of obligation in the United States?
Thanksgiving
The Assumption of Mary
All Saints Day
The Immaculate Conception
The Church’s understanding of doctrines
can always grow and develop.
Never Changes
is perfect and complete at the point the doctrine originates.
Both never changes and is perfect and complete at the point the doctrine originates.
A creed is best understood as a
A prayer of petitions
a set of laws
moral code
a heart-felt, active belief
What was the primary purpose of Vatican II?
To discuss the effect of WWII on the Catholic Church
To re-establish the diaconate
to bring the church “up to date” in the 20th century ( for e.g., the use of modern languages)
To recruit more people for the priesthood.
The Pentateuch ends with
The Sinai Covenant
The Israelites entering the Promised Land
God parting the Red Sea
The building of the Temple in Jerusalem
What is the Torah?
The first 5 books of the Old Testament
The Pentateuch
The Law of Moses
All of the choices are correct.
The use of the word __________ by Jesus to refer to God reflects his intimate relationship with him.
Abba
Friend
Brother
None of the answers are correct
How many books are in the Catholic bible?
66
73
46
39
How many books are in the New Testament of the Catholic bible?
66
73
27
39
How many books are in the Protestant version of the Old Testament?
66
73
27
39
What does the word Exodus mean?
To exit
Liberation
drawn from water
saved from slavery
What were the Hebrews supposed to put on the doorposts of their homes so that the Angel of Death would pass over them?
Blood of a bull
blood of an unblemished lamb
a scroll with the Law of Moses written on it
a scroll with the Law of Moses written on it
What do Aaron and the other Hebrews do while Moses is on a mountain receiving the Ten Commandments?
offer a lamb as a sacrifice to God
Begin their journey back to Egypt
continue their journey on to the Promised Land with Aaron as their leader
Build a golden calf
What is the “Magisterium”?
The Law of Moses
The title given to Mary as Mother of God
The official teaching office of the Catholic Church
The group of Pharisees and Sadducees who conspired to have Jesus killed
What is the Theophany?
When the three wise men visit Jesus
When God reveals himself to Moses in the Burning Bush
When the Holy Spirit descends on the Apostles
None of the choices are correct
What is celebrated on the feast of Pentecost ?
Jesus’ revelation of himself as the Messiah
The descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles
The visit of the three wise men to Jesus
The revelation of God’s personal name to Moses at the burning bush.
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
The symbol of God’s covenant with David
A special purse containing the tablets of the Ten Commandments
A symbol of God’s active, saving presence for the Israelites
Both a special box containing the tablets of the Ten Commandments and a symbol of God’s active, saving presence.
What does Christ mean?
Anointed One
Savior
Redeemer
Sanctifier
Who built the Temple of Jerusalem?
David
Saul
Solomon
Peter
Who kills Goliath the Philistine?
David
Saul
Solomon
Samuel
What is the feast of the Epiphany?
The descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles
The revelation of God’s personal name to Moses in the burning bush
the visit of the three wise men to Jesus
the baptism of Jesus
Who is renown for being a wise king in the Old Testament?
David
Saul
Solomon
Jesus
What is Transubstantiation?
When Jesus’ body becomes radiant
The bread and wine become the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ
Jesus’ ability to perform miracles
Jesus’ Second Coming
The Virgin Mary recognized by and referred to by Catholics as the ______________________
Mother of the Church
Model of the Church
Sister of the Church
Lady of the Church
The Temple in Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 C.E. by the
Romans
Greeks
Persian
Philistines
Which of the following religions does not recognize Abraham as their “father”?
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
The word “tradition” comes from a Latin word meaning
Belonging to the Church
to give back
to hand on/pass down
old-fashioned
The sacraments in service of communion are so called because they
particularly assist ministers of the Eucharist.
bring people into particular ministries in the Church.
originated during the time of slavery.
inspire people to receive the Eucharist more often.
What was the name of the angel who tells Mary she will be the mother of God?
Israel
Michael
Rafael
None of the Above
How was Jesus conceived?
by the power of the Holy Spirit
by Joseph and Mary
by an unknown man
None of the answers are correct
Faith
is often a struggle
provides ready answers to every question we have.
guarantees a trouble-free life.
frees us from suffering.
Lent prepares us for
The birth of Jesus
Easter
the Lord's Baptism
Pentecost
The sacrament of Confirmation is most often administered by
Priest
Deacon
Bishop
Lay Person
A short story told by Jesus with a striking, memorable comparison that taught a religious message is referred to as
A parable
a short story
An epistle
a Psalm
What is the word that is used to refer to Jesus’ Second Coming?
Transubstantiation
Parousia
Pentecost
Resurrection
The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick can be administered by a
Deacon
Priest
Bishop
Priest and Bishop
Which of the following are the “theological virtues”?
Faith, Fortitude, Hope
Love, Prudence, Temperance
Faith, Hope, Love
Hope, Prudence, Fortitude
Who was the only one of the Twelve Apostles present at Jesus’ crucifixion?
Peter
James
John
Thomas
Moses is the central character in the Old Testament. Jesus is the central character in the New Testament. In which ways are Jesus and Moses similar? In which ways are they different? Please provide at least three examples of each.
