Worksheets8th Grade Religion Pre-Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following best describes free will?
The ability to do whatever you want, even if it’s wrong
The God-given ability to choose right from wrong
The feeling of guilt when you sin
The promise to always obey Church leaders
Which Sacrament removes both Original Sin and personal sin?
Confirmation
Reconciliation
Baptism
Eucharist
What is the main mission of the Church?
To build beautiful churches
To spread the Gospel and bring people to Christ
To make rules for people to follow
To keep traditions without change
The Magisterium refers to:
All priests in a diocese
The pope and bishops who teach in Jesus’ name
The Catholic schools around the world
A special prayer said during Mass
Which of the following is NOT one of the Theological Virtues?
Faith
Hope
Charity
Justice
The marks of the Church are: One, Holy, Catholic, and _____
Apostolic
United
Sacramental
The Beatitudes teach us:
How to pray the Rosary
How to be truly happy in God’s way
The Ten Commandments in order
The life of Jesus in detail
Which of these best explains the term Communion of Saints?
Only saints in heaven
All baptized people—living and dead—united in Christ
Only the people receiving Communion at Mass
All Catholic priests and nuns
The term Incarnation means:
Jesus rose from the dead
Jesus is truly God and truly man
The Holy Spirit appeared as a dove
The Apostles received the Great Commission
Write T for True or F for False. 11. The Eucharist is both a sacrifice and a meal.
True
False
The pope is infallible in all decisions he makes about politics and sports.
True
False
The Holy Spirit was first fully revealed at Pentecost.
True
False
The Church’s liturgical year includes Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time.
True
False
Mortal sin completely breaks our friendship with God.
True
False
Write T for True or F for False. 16. The Bible was written by human authors inspired by the Holy Spirit.
True
False
Write T for True or F for False. 17. The Sacrament of Confirmation leaves a permanent spiritual mark on the soul.
True
False
18. _____ All people are called to holiness, not just priests and religious brothers/sisters.
True
False
Only priests
Only religious brothers/sisters
Original Sin is a concept in Christian theology that explains how it affects humanity.
It is the belief that all humans inherit a sinful nature from Adam and Eve, affecting everyone.
It is the idea that only certain people are born with sin.
It is the belief that sin only affects actions, not nature.
It is the concept that sin does not exist in humanity.
One way the Holy Spirit works in the Church today is:
Guiding and inspiring believers
Writing new books of the Bible
Replacing church leaders with angels
Stopping all suffering in the world
Select the option that correctly names two corporal works of mercy and explains what they mean.
Feeding the hungry and giving drink to the thirsty: providing food and water to those in need.
Praying for the dead and teaching the ignorant: offering prayers and education.
Attending Mass and reading the Bible: participating in religious services and scripture study.
Confessing sins and forgiving others: seeking forgiveness and granting it to others.
Sunday is called the Lord’s Day because:
it is the day Jesus rose from the dead
it is the first day of the week
it is a day for rest
it is named after the sun
Following Jesus as a disciple means:
Living according to Jesus' teachings and example.
Accumulating wealth and power.
Ignoring the needs of others.
Rejecting all forms of guidance.
The difference between a venial sin and a mortal sin is:
A venial sin is less serious and does not break one's relationship with God, while a mortal sin is very serious and breaks that relationship.
A venial sin is more serious than a mortal sin.
A venial sin cannot be forgiven, while a mortal sin can be forgiven.
A venial sin requires confession, while a mortal sin does not.
One example of how the Church is “One” is:
It has one faith and one baptism.
It has many different gods.
It has no leaders or structure.
It encourages division among its members.
Mary is called the Mother of the Church because:
she is the mother of Jesus and, therefore, the spiritual mother of all Christians.
she was the first woman to enter a church.
she founded the first church building.
she was a leader of the apostles.
Being made in the image and likeness of God means:
Humans reflect God's nature and have inherent dignity.
Humans are physically identical to God.
Humans possess unlimited power like God.
Humans are perfect and never make mistakes.
Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist because:
Jesus said, 'This is my body' at the Last Supper.
It is a symbolic tradition only.
It was introduced in the Middle Ages.
It is a recent teaching of the Church.
One way the Church continues the mission of the Apostles today is:
By spreading the teachings of Jesus
By collecting ancient artifacts
By building only historical monuments
By focusing solely on rituals
"Love your neighbor as yourself" means:
Treating others with the same kindness and respect you want for yourself.
Ignoring the needs of others.
Only caring for your close friends and family.
Expecting others to serve you first.
(Multiple Choice)
b)
e)
d)
c)
f)
11) True or False:
True
False
True or False:
True
False
13) True or False:
True
False
14) True or False:
True
False
15) True or False:
True
False
16) True or False:
True
False
17) True or False:
True
False
18) True or False:
True
False
What is Original Sin? Fill in the blank.
Original Sin is the first sin by Adam and Eve, which we inherit. It weakens our relationship with God.
Original Sin is a special blessing given to Adam and Eve.
Original Sin is a law created by humans to govern society.
Original Sin is a festival celebrated to remember Adam and Eve.
How does the Holy Spirit guide the pope and bishops? Fill in the blank.
Through guiding the pope and bishops, inspiring us to do good, and helping us pray.
By only appearing in dreams to the pope and bishops.
Through written messages sent every year.
By giving the pope and bishops special powers to perform miracles only.
Give an example of a corporal work of mercy. Fill in the blank.
Feeding the hungry (giving food to those in need), Visiting the sick (showing care for those who are ill).
Reciting prayers silently.
Reading a novel for entertainment.
Planting flowers in a garden.
What happened on Easter Sunday? Fill in the blank.
It is the day Jesus rose from the dead.
It is the day Jesus was born.
It is the day Jesus performed his first miracle.
It is the day Jesus was baptized.
What does it mean to follow Jesus? Fill in the blank.
To follow Jesus means to live His teachings, love others, and serve God.
To follow Jesus means to ignore His teachings and do as you please.
To follow Jesus means to only attend church and not care for others.
To follow Jesus means to seek wealth and power above all else.
What is the difference between venial and mortal sin? Fill in the blank.
Venial sin hurts our friendship with God; mortal sin breaks it completely.
Venial sin is worse than mortal sin; mortal sin is less serious.
Venial sin cannot be forgiven; mortal sin can be forgiven easily.
Venial sin breaks our friendship with God; mortal sin only hurts it.
What do all Church members share? Fill in the blank.
All members share the same faith and sacraments.
All members share the same profession.
All members share the same nationality.
All members share the same hobbies.
Who is Mary? Fill in the blank.
She is the mother of Jesus, who is the head of the Church.
She is a famous scientist known for her discoveries.
She is a queen from ancient Egypt.
She is a renowned artist from the Renaissance period.
How do we reflect God's goodness? Fill in the blank.
We reflect God’s goodness, have the ability to love, and can choose right from wrong.
By ignoring others and focusing only on ourselves.
By always seeking material wealth above all else.
By refusing to help those in need.
What did Jesus say about the bread and wine? Fill in the blank.
Jesus said, “This is my body…this is my blood,” and we believe His words are true.
Jesus said, “This is my spirit…this is my water,” and we believe His words are true.
Jesus said, “This is my teaching…this is my wisdom,” and we believe His words are true.
Jesus said, “This is my promise…this is my hope,” and we believe His words are true.
How do we help those in need? Fill in the blank.
By preaching, teaching, and helping those in need.
By ignoring their problems.
By taking away their resources.
By making fun of them.
How should we treat others? Fill in the blank.
Treating others with respect, kindness, and fairness, as we would want for ourselves.
Treating others with indifference and ignoring their needs.
Treating others only when it benefits us.
Treating others unfairly if we dislike them.
