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WorksheetsCHRISTIAN LIFE 2025-2026 Midterm — Multiple Choice
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
All of the following characterize St. Francis EXCEPT
He was born in Assisi Italy
He was born in 1181
He was the son of a poor farmer
Had difficulties starting his New Order
What is Divine Providence?
God’s punishment for human sin
God’s all-wise plan and loving action to guide all creation toward its perfection
The belief that everything in life is predetermined
God’s decision to remain distant from human affairs
What is our role in relation to Divine Providence?
We are passive observers of god’s predetermined plane
We have no control over our lives
We are co-authors with God, having real freedom and responsibility
We must simply accept whatever happens without question
The BEST lesson we learn from the Jesus puzzle is that
We need to trust each other
We all have artistic abilities even though we do not think so
We are all unique and we need each other to do the work of God
Our groups and cliques are important to nourish this school
What are the four parts of the universal story framework presented in salvation history?
Birth, Growth Decline, Death
Hope, Faith, Love, Charity
Creation, Fall, Redemption, Fulfillment
Beginning, Conflict, Resolution, Ending
What does the “Fall” represent in the four-part framework?
The autumn season
The end of a story
A moment of great joy
When sin enters, causing brokenness and separation
The Creation-Fall-Redemption- Fulfillment pattern can be seen in:
Movie plots, personal struggles, relationships, historical movements, and individual lives
Only Religious stories
Only ancient texts
Only fictional narratives
Upon seeing the leper that would eventually convert him, Francis did the following
Threw up
Laughed
Kissed him
Stopped and asked him for directions
When the bishop told Francis to return the money taken from his father he did all of following EXCEPT
Gave up his poor lifestyle and went back to work for his dad
Stripped off all his clothes
Gave his dad back all the money that was taken
Denied his relationship with his dad
All of the following are examples of problems the church was facing at the time of Francis EXCEPT
Corrupt priest and bishops
Lack of money
Many heresies
Fighting in the Holy Land
St. Francis lived during a time in history called
Early Civilization
Renaissance
Time of Christ
Middle Ages
The cross in the shape of a “T” is called the
Habit Cross
San Damiano Cross
Tau Cross
Franci Cross
O.F.M in the Franciscan Order stands for
Order of Fat Men
Orders of Friars Minor
Orders of Friars Many
Order of Franciscan Men
Fr. JP, a friar at Padua belongs to the following order
First
Third
Second
Fourth
The order that Francis began because of his friendship with Lady Jacopa
First
Third
Second
Fourth
St. Clare is the foundress of this religious group (current name)
Lady Poverty
Poor Souls
Poor Clares
Franciscan Women’s Movement
What did Francis give to the poor knight?
His arm
Stigmata
His parents
His armor
What did Francis do in Greccio?
Created a manger scene
Talked to a bird
Cured a Wolf
Went shopping
In what town did Francis tame the Wolf?
Rome
Gubbio
Greccio
Assisi
What is the name of the church where St Francis experienced Christ speaking to him to rebuild His Church?
San Marcos
San Fernando
San Benedictio
San Damiano
The wounds of Christ which St Francis received in 1224 are called
Stigma
Astigmatism
Stigmata
Stymie
The feast day of St. Francis is
October 6
October 4
October 5
October 3
St. Clare was born in the town of
Lisbon
Rome
Assisi
Gubbio
During the time of Francis fighting often broke out between Assisi and the neighboring town of
Perugia
Gubbio
Rome
San Bernadino
During most of her religious life Clare desired to
Receive a rule that included total poverty
Have as many followers as Francis
Help her father to understand her decision
Marry and become a 3rd Order Franciscan
St. Anthony is the patron saint of all of the following EXCEPT
TV
Lost Articles
Expectant Mothers
The Novena to St. Anthony stemmed from this legend
A man mailing a letter to his family
The story of a drowning child
A woman having trouble conceiving a child
A child lost in the wilderness
Anthony is a saint in the church but also had another title bestowed upon him in 1946
Martyr
Doctor
Heretic
Mystic
Francis father was a
Cloth Merchant
King
Member of nobility
Perugian
Lady Jacopa was known for making the friars
Almond Cookies
Stir Frys
Sugar Cookies
Wine
The motto of Padua Franciscan High School is
The School’s the Thing
Seek the Kingdom of God
In Holiness and Learning
Seek What is Above
Padua’s school mascot
Lion
Bruin
Mustang
Friar
The year the Padua Franciscan High School opened
1961
1971
1965
1860
The Title of Padua’s yearbook
Something Grande
Patavium
The Horizon
Through the Years
The Board of Trustees at PFHS
Donates money to the school
Run’s the parent’s club
Governs and makes big decisions for the school
Runs the Sport’s programs
Padua went Co-ed in
1982-83
1983-84
1984-85
1964-65
Which of the following is NOT true of the Friars past or present at Padua High School?
They originally lived on the 3rd floor
The 1st principal was a Friar
They are the only members of the Friar’s Club
There were once over 20 Friars living here.
CFO stands for
Christians For Others
Christian Franciscan Organization
Come Follow Others
Christmas for Others
Which is NOT a school color of Padua High School
Brown
White
Orange
Green
The Patron Saint of Padua Franciscan High School is
St. Bonaventure
St. Anthony of Padua
St. Paul
St. Francis of Assisi
Type of family that consists of Mom, Dad, and kids. Responsibilities are divided
Single parent
Blended/Step
Nuclear
Extended
Type of family that consists of two families (not related, who live under the same roof and share responsibilities. Due to a second marriage
Single parent
Blended/Step
Nuclear
Extended
Type of family that consists of one parent (Mom or Dad. with full responsibility of raising kids and supporting family. By divorce or death.
Single parent
Blended/Step
Nuclear
Extended
Type of family that consists of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and sometimes other relatives living under the same roof. All share responsibilities.
Single parent
Blended/Step
Nuclear
Extended
Which of the following are characteristics of a middle child
Indulged
Benefits from past experience
Could be from a different generation
Struggles for attention
All of the following are characteristics of a youngest child EXCEPT
Indulged
Benefits from past experience
Could be from a different generation
Receives total parent attention
The child with the tendency to mature faster or slower is
First
Middle
Youngest
Only
Which are the characteristics of a middle child?
New and exciting to parents
Peacemaker
Bossy
High Achiever
High conflict is a characteristic of what type of family
Functional
Dysfunctional
Take part in activities outside the family
Functional Family
Dysfunctional Family
Violence and Abuse(s)
Functional Family
Dysfunctional Family
Positive outlook on life
Functional Family
Dysfunctional Family
Organized
Left Brain
Right Brain
Emotional
Left Brain
Right Brain
Creative
Left Brain
Right Brain
Spiritual
Left Brain
Right Brain
Problem Solver
Left Brain
Right Brain
Only wants facts
Left Brain
Right Brain
Like to persuade others and Talk people into things
D
I
S
C
Likes to have things organized and to have things stay the same
D
I
S
C
Likes to meet high personal standards
D
I
S
C
Likes to solve problems and get quick results
D
I
S
C
The name of Padua’s (Male) mascot
Bart
Bruno
Barney
Bob
Which Padua musical piece starts off with the words “Onward on to Victory”?
Fight Song
Alma Mater
Canticle of the Sun
Team Motto
Which is not a level of communication?
cliche
ideas and opinions
gut
gossip
peak
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Love is just a feeling
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Francis was born in an upper middle class family but eventually gave all his money to the poor
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): As a youth Francis was considered a wild teenager
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Francis’ father wanted him to become a Franciscan Friar more than anything
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Francis’ nickname for his love of being poor was “Lady Poverty”
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): The secret Francis learned from the leper is that God often reveals himself in people we do not like
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Francis was born and raised in Portugal
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): St. Francis, after he was told to rebuild God’s church, misunderstood the message and literally rebuilt a church in Assisi
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): When Francis went to Rome the Pope at first refused to allow him to start a religious organization
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Francis introduced the idea of Christmas traditions including the creche or nativity scene
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Clare’s father supported her in devoting her life to Christ like Francis had
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Any adult, male or female, married or single, can join the Franciscans of the Second Order
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): The church St. Francis rebuilt was called San Damiano
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Anthony was born and raised in Assisi, Italy
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Francis began to lose his eyesight later in life
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): A good form of prayer does not involve talking to God throughout the day
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Contemplation is difficult because it is sitting in the presence of God without using words or ideas
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Peak communication is a stage often reached with casual friends and acquaintances
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Talking is not as important as listening in a conversation
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Truth is the standard in any communication
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Only a few have something to offer when communicating
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Males are generally more physical in their view of sex whereas females are more emotional
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): We love accidentally; it doesn’t take effort
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): Infatuation happens over time. Love happens instantly
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE (A = True B = False): A way to guard your heart in a dating relationship is to hang out in groups
True
False
Matching: Forms of Prayer — Choose the best category for the prayer phrase: “God, you are amazing and worthy of all praise!”
Adoration
Thanksgiving
Petition
Intercession
Contrition
Matching: Forms of Prayer — Choose the best category for the prayer phrase: “Please help my friend who is sick get better”
Adoration
Thanksgiving
Petition
Intercession
Contrition
Matching: Forms of Prayer — Choose the best category for the prayer phrase: “Lord, I am sorry for being mean to my sister yesterday.”
Adoration
Thanksgiving
Petition
Intercession
Contrition
Matching: Forms of Prayer — Choose the best category for the prayer phrase: “Thank you, God, for my family and this beautiful day.”
Adoration
Thanksgiving
Petition
Intercession
Contrition
Matching: Forms of Prayer — Choose the best category for the prayer phrase: “God, please help me pass my Christian Life final.”
Adoration
Thanksgiving
Petition
Intercession
Contrition
Matching: Methods of Prayer — Identify the method: Prayer of the VOICE
Vocal Prayer
Meditative Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Matching: Methods of Prayer — Identify the method: Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading) with Scripture
Vocal Prayer
Meditative Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Matching: Methods of Prayer — Identify the method: “Wasting time” with God (St. Teresa of Avila)
Vocal Prayer
Meditative Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Methods of Prayer — Identify the method: Prayer of the HEART
Vocal Prayer
Meditative Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
Matching: Methods of Prayer — Identify the method: Prayer of the MIND
Vocal Prayer
Meditative Prayer
Contemplative Prayer
