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WorksheetsBishops Test Practise
Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 57mins
In which books would you find the Ten Commandments?
Genesis and Exodus
Exodus and Deuteronomy
Leviticus and Numbers
Numbers and Deuteronomy
How many plagues are mentioned in the Book of Exodus?
5
7
10
12
How many Psalms are there?
100
120
150
200
What are the first four books of the New Testament?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
True
False
Mary was the mother of Jesus.
True
False
Jesus had no father.
True
False
Jesus was a Jew.
True
False
Jesus was a fisherman by trade.
True
False
Jesus' siblings were Simon and Peter.
True
False
Jesus taught using sacraments.
True
False
Jesus had 12 disciples.
True
False
Jesus was crucified by Greek soldiers.
True
False
Jesus ascended into Heaven.
True
False
What is the Eucharist?
What are the Beatitudes?
What is a Parable?
What is the Transfiguration?
What is the Incarnation?
You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind and your neighbour as yourself.' This verse from Luke's Gospel is known as:
Jesus’ Great Commandment
Jesus’ Blessing over the Apostles
Jesus’ words when he healed the blind man
Jesus’ message of peace to the Israelites
Jesus' execution by the Romans is known as the:
Ascension
Crucifixion
Resurrection
Persecution
Jesus died on a cross on Good Friday. In which city did Jesus die?
Nazareth
Damascus
Jerusalem
Capernaum
The Ascension of the Lord celebrates:
Jesus dying on the cross
Jesus praying at Gethsemane
Jesus returning to his Father in heaven
Jesus being baptised by John the Baptist
Jesus instituted the Eucharist:
at the Last Supper
on the way to Calvary
at the wedding feast at Cana
during the Sermon on the Mount
Jesus raised Martha and Mary's brother from the dead. His name was:
Nathaniel
Zebedee
Cleopas
Lazarus
Luke's Gospel recalls a story when Jesus' followers did not recognise him as they walked together on the road to:
Emmaus
Antioch
Bethany
Jericho
Which word describes the first part of Jesus' teachings at the Sermon on the Mount?
Parables
Decalogue
Beatitudes
Sacraments
In which Gospel story do Moses and Elijah appear with Jesus?
The transfiguration
The testing in the desert
The second prophecy of the Passion
The proclamation of John the Baptist
The 'Incarnation' refers to Jesus as:
both messiah and saviour
the one who taught in parables
both fully human and fully divine
the one who healed the sick and the dying
Which book in the Old Testament contains 150 hymns used to worship God?
Song of Songs
Wisdom
The Psalms
Acts of the Apostles
God gave Moses a set of laws known as the 'Ten Commandments' or:
Epistles
Covenant
Decalogue
Incarnation
In the Christian tradition, an Old Testament prophet was someone who:
challenged people to be faithful to God and respectful to others
assisted the farmers by making predictions about the weather
travelled with Jesus’ disciples to spread the good news
gathered a powerful army together and tried to take over the kingdom
Who was the author of Corinthians, Ephesians and Thessalonians?
Paul
Mark
Jesus
Moses
Which book is known as apocalyptic literature?
Exodus
Matthew
Revelation
Hebrews
Who was known as the greatest of the Israelite kings?
Saul
David
Moses
Joshua
How many tribes was Abraham's new nation divided into?
three
seven
ten
twelve
The 46 books of the Catholic Old Testament can be divided into which headings?
Hebrews, Israelites, Jewish, Christians
Law, History, Wisdom, Prophets
Gospels, Letters, Acts, Apocalypse
Kingdoms, Battles, Plagues, Exodus
The first five books of the Old Testament are called the:
Epistle
Decalogue
Pentateuch
Gospel
Which of the Gospels is NOT a Synoptic Gospel?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Who was elected as the successor of Saint Peter on March 13, 2013?
Clement IX
John Paul II
Gregory XVI
Francis I
The office of Pope is known as the:
priesthood
papacy
presidency
provincial
Which Church leaders have inherited the spiritual gifts and authority Jesus first gave to his Twelve Apostles?
priests
bishops
acolytes
deacons
Which of the following is NOT an ordained minister?
bishop
priest
deacon
brother
Which of the following people were NOT originally part of the Apostles?
Peter, James, John, Andrew
Bartholomew, Philip, Matthew, Thomas
Zacchaeus, Barnabas, Paul, Nicodemus
James, Thaddeus, Simon, Judas Iscariot
Why is Saint Paul recognised as a prominent figure in the history of the Church?
He is recognised as an influential Scribe
He is recognised as a New Testament Prophet
He is recognised as a member of the Sanhedrin
He is recognised for his valuable missionary work
Saint Paul referred to the Church as the:
‘Life of Christ’
‘Body of Christ’
‘Home of Christ’
‘People of Christ’
What name was given to people in the early Church who wrote the Gospels?
Apostle
Yahwist
Prophet
Evangelist
Who was appointed deacon by the Apostles and later became the first Christian martyr?
St Paul
St Stephen
St Mary Magdala
St John the Baptist
The teaching authority of the Church is called the:
Magisterium
Vatican Authority
Apostolic Succession
Ecumenism
The Church celebrates Christ's passion and death on:
Easter Sunday
Holy Thursday
Good Friday
Palm Sunday
Which phrase is said at the start of the Gospel Acclamation?
‘Alleluia, Alleluia’
‘Peace be with you’
‘Glory to you, O Lord’
‘Lord, hear our prayer’
The three sacraments of initiation are:
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist
Confirmation, Marriage and Holy Orders
Confirmation, Eucharist and Holy Orders
The baptised person receives three gifts of new life from God. These three gifts are:
faith, hope, charity
peace, love, friendship
wisdom, admiration, joy
justice, honesty, fairness
Which important liturgical season is celebrated for approximately fifty days from the Resurrection of Jesus and ends with Pentecost?
Christmas
Lent
Easter
Advent
In which part of the Mass is the Profession of Faith?
Opening Prayer
Concluding Rite
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Which sacrament is the centre of Christian life?
Eucharist
Holy Orders
Confirmation
Baptism
The ________ is the part of the Sacrament of Penance when the priest calls on the power of the Holy Spirit to pardon the sins of a penitent.
Contrition
Absolution
Sanctification
Reconciliation
Which sacred oil is used to anoint candidates during the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Chrism
Catechumens
Aroma
Sandalwood
Adam and Eve's choice to damage their relationship with God is known as original:
fall
law
sin
life
What does the crucifix symbolise?
Jesus as King of the Jews
Jesus was betrayed by his followers
Jesus died in order to save all people
Jesus challenged religious traditions
Which of the following is a Catholic organisation?
Oxfam Australia
The Salvation Army
St Vincent de Paul
World Vision
In the Lord's Prayer, the word 'hallowed' acknowledges:
power over people
sending the Holy Spirit
holiness and goodness
relationship with his followers
Which of the following events are NOT celebrated during Holy Week?
Palm Sunday
Good Friday
Holy Thursday
Ash Wednesday
What is the term used to describe the responsibility that each person has to care for creation?
Dominion
Stewardship
Consumerism
Globalisation
Which Catholic feast day is celebrated on August 15?
All Soul’s Day
All Saint’s Day
The Assumption
The Ascension
Where are the consecrated hosts kept?
sacristy
nave
tabernacle
chasuble
Which of the following is a sacred vessel used by the Catholic Church?
pews
stole
ciborium
lectern
In the Catholic Tradition, a saint is someone who has been canonised. Which word describes the stage before canonisation?
foundation
purification
redemption
beatification
Complete the Bible story by filling in the missing words. The story is taken from Matthew 3:13-17. The Baptism of Jesus At that time Jesus arrived from Galilee and came to see ____________________ at the river ________________ to be baptized by him. But ____________________ tried to make him change his mind. “I should be ____________________ by you,” ________________ said, “and yet you have come to me!” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so for now. For in this way we shall do all that ________________ requires.” So ____________________ agreed. As soon as Jesus was baptised, he came up out of the _________________. Then heaven was opened to him, and he saw the ____________________ of God coming down like a ____________________ and lighting on him. Then a ____________________ said from ____________________, “This is my own dear ____________________, with whom I am ________________”.
The Bible recalls stories of Jesus healing many of his followers. Summarise one Gospel story in which a person’s faith allowed the healing process to occur.
Bishop ____________________ is the leader of the Diocese of ________________. (NAME THE BISHOP OF YOUR DIOCESE) (NAME THE DIOCESE) List one of the Bishop’s responsibilities.
Who lived in the town of Haran in ancient Mesopotamia, had a nephew named Lot, and fathered a son named Isaac at an old age?
Abraham
Moses
David
Solomon
Who was a fisherman, had a brother named Andrew, and was the first leader of the Christian Community after Jesus ascended into Heaven?
Peter
John
James
Thomas
Who had parents named Elizabeth and Zechariah, wore a garment of camel-skin, and proclaimed a message of repentance in the desert of Judaea?
John the Baptist
Paul
Matthew
Luke
