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8th Grade 1st Trimester Exam STUDY GUIDE

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Holy Spirit was sent from Heaven, and the Church was born on

a)

Pentecost

b)

Transfiguration

c)

Passover

d)

Confirmation

2.

The community of the living and the dead who believe in Jesus and follow his teachings is the

a)

Community of Heaven

b)

Community of Martyrs

c)

Community of Apostles

d)

Community of Saints

3.

On the Feast of All Saints, we honor

a)

all saints

b)

all martyrs

c)

All Saints and Martyrs

d)

Mary

4.

In addition to attending Mass, which activity is most appropriate for Sundays and other holy days?

a)

Attending sporting events

b)

going shopping

c)

performing works of mercy

d)

cleaning the house

5.

Which covenant did God make when He set the rainbow in the clouds after the flood?

a)

He would never devastate the earth by water

b)

He would lead the Chosen People out of slavery

c)

He would send His Son to redeem humanity

d)

He would make Abraham the father of a great nation

6.

Which two basic principles are at the center of Catholic social teaching?

a)

The common good and the dignity of the human person

b)

Rationalism and ecumenism

c)

Personal growth and economic prosperity

7.

The celebration of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross is celebrated in

a)

the Eucharist

b)

Baptism

c)

Confirmation

d)

Reconciliation

8.

What are the sacramentals?

a)

Sacramentals are objects, actions, and blessings that help us grow in holiness

b)

Sacramentals give the grace of the Holy Spirit in the same way that celebration of the Sacraments does

c)

Sacramentals are special prayers the priest says to administer the sacraments

d)

Sacramentals celebrate the feasts of a particular culture

9.

What does the Church call the mystery by which the Son of God became man?

a)

Ascension

b)

Incarnation

c)

Crucifixion

d)

Resurrection

10.

Which is a summary of the essential beliefs of the Catholic Faith?

a)

the Hail Mary

b)

Precepts of the Church

c)

The Nicene Creed

d)

Acts of faith, hope, and love

11.

What is the theological virtue of faith?

a)

A gift by which we believe in God and all God has revealed

b)

The way we trust in God's promise of happiness on earth

c)

A gift by which we believe what others tell us

d)

The way we practice our religion

12.

The celebrant anoints the forehead of the person and says "Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit" during the Sacrament of

a)

Baptism

b)

Holy Communion

c)

Reconciliation

d)

Confirmation

13.

The word martyr means

a)

Witness

b)

remembered

c)

put to death

d)

loyal

14.

Because of Adam and Eve's choice to turn away from God, we are born into

a)

Original Sin

b)

Forgiveness

c)

Baptism

d)

Justice

15.

The work of Jesus Christ that is continued in the Church through the Holy Spirit is known as the Church's

a)

Kingdom of God

b)

mission

c)

Pentecost

d)

Salvation

16.

The process by which someone is named a saint is known as

a)

Canonization

b)

martyrdom

c)

veneration

d)

catechumenate

17.

During the ??? we publicly proclaim our belief that Jesus is the true source of our Salvation.

a)

Confirmation

b)

Baptism

c)

Eucharist

d)

Ordination

18.

It is a special gift of the Holy Spirit given for the service of others, the good of the world, and particularly for the building up of the Church.

a)

Charism

b)

Sacrament

c)

Doctrine

d)

Ritual

19.

People who travel to foreign lands to preach the Gospel to others are known as

a)

missionaries

b)

explorers

c)

tourists

d)

diplomats

20.

Benedict built Monte Cassino, a ???? or place where monks live together in community.

a)

monastery

b)

library

c)

castle

d)

fortress

21.

The Church's belief that Jesus is one in being with His Father, equal in every way and He was not created.

a)

consubstantial

b)

transformation

c)

transubstantiation

d)

conclusion

22.

Death, Resurrection, and Ascension into Heaven - the fulfillment of God's plan of Salvation.

a)

Passover Mystery

b)

Jesus Mystery

c)

Fulfillment Mystery

d)

Paschal Mystery

23.

Which mystery belongs to the Joyful mysteries of the Rosary?

a)

Resurrection of Jesus

b)

Institution of the Eucharist

c)

Annunciation

d)

Carrying of the Cross

24.

How did the Feast of our Lady of the Rosary come about?

a)

Vision of Holy Saints

b)

Battle of Lepanto

c)

Battle of Loretto

25.

Name the four Mysteries of the Rosary

a)

Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, Luminous (Light)

b)

Joyful, Beautiful, Radiant, Resurrection

c)

Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, Lasting

d)

Joyful, Glorious, Sad, Radiant

26.

Name the five Luminous mysteries

a)

The resurrection of Jesus, Ascension, Descend of the Holy Spirit, the assumption of Mary, Crowning of Mary in Heaven

b)

Agony in the Garden, scourging at the pillar, crowning with thorns, carrying of the cross, death of Jesus on the cross

c)

Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation in the Temple, Finding of Jesus in the temple

d)

Baptism of Jesus, Wedding at Cana, Proclamation of the Kingdom, the Transfiguration, Institution of the Eucharist

27.

The Holy Spirit was sent from Heaven, and the Church was born on

a)

Pentecost

b)

Transfiguration

c)

Passover

d)

Confirmation

28.

The annual cycle of religious feasts and seasons that forms the context of the Church's worship is called:

a)

Liturgical year

b)

Annual Year

c)

Calendar year

d)

Historical year

29.

This liturgical season reflects on the life of Christ and gets its name because its days are numbered with ordinal numbers and exists in two blocks of the year:

a)

Christmas

b)

Ordinary Time

c)

Advent

d)

Lent

30.

This liturgical season is a time of hope, waiting, and preparing that begins for weeks before Christmas.  It's color is purple.

a)

Lent

b)

Advent

c)

Ordinary time

d)

The Three Kings Feast

31.

This liturgical season focuses on the Risen Jesus and is 50 days long ending with Pentecost:

a)

Easter

b)

Lent

c)

Christmas

d)

Ascension

32.

This litrugical season focuses on the the wonder and Incarnation (the Word made flesh).  It directly follows Advent and lasts until the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord.

a)

Lent

b)

Ordinary time

c)

Advent

d)

Christmas

33.

_____ marks the beginning of the Liturgical Calendar

a)

Advent

b)

Lent

c)

Easter

d)

Christmas

34.

In what Season the Priest wears green color vestments?

a)

Lent

b)

Ordinary time

c)

Easter

d)

Advent

35.

Which of the following best describes Ordinary Time in the Church calendar?

a)

The Life of Jesus

b)

Stories of John the Baptist

c)

The Resurrection of Christ

d)

The Ascension of Mary

36.

Ordinary Time is only celebrated one time during the Liturgical year?

a)

True

b)

False

37-38.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

37.

Describe the meaning of Lent and its connection to personal growth. What are some practices associated with this season?

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38.

Discuss the concept of Ordinary Time in the Liturgical year. How does it differ from the other seasons, and why is it important?

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39.

In total, how many weeks of Ordinary Time are there?

a)

6

b)

27 to 28

c)

33 to 34

d)

20 to 25

40.

Begins on Trinity Sunday and ends on the week of the Solemnity of Christ the King. Longest of the two sections (27-28 weeks).

a)

First Section of Ordinary Time

b)

Second Section of Ordinary Time