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WorksheetsChapter 1 : God's Revelation and your response (GBLSII)
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
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Class
Date
1.
Where is the desire for God written?
a)
In the laws of nature
b)
In the human heart
c)
In the historical records
d)
In the physical body
2.
What is the literal translation of the word "revelation"?
a)
Speaking out
b)
Unveiling
c)
Remembering
d)
Writing down
3.
What is the definition of Divine Revelation?
a)
A set of rules humans must follow to be good
b)
Information about the future of the world
c)
God's self-communication by which he makes known the mystery of his divine plan
d)
The scientific study of the origin of the universe
4.
When did the stages of God's Revelation begin?
a)
With the birth of Jesus
b)
With the Sinai Covenant
c)
With the creation of the world
d)
With the writing of the New Testament
5.
Through which event did the first humans, Adam and Eve, reject communion with God?
a)
Original Sin
b)
The Great Flood
c)
The Sinai Covenant
d)
Redemption
6.
What is a "covenant"?
a)
A legal contract regarding property
b)
A solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being involving mutual commitments
c)
A one-sided command given by a ruler to his subjects
d)
A scientific theory about human behavior
7.
What does the term "salvation history" refer to?
a)
The history of the Catholic Church in Europe
b)
The account of God's saving activity and intervention on behalf of humanity
c)
A timeline of all world religions
d)
The study of ancient civilizations
8.
What did God reveal about Himself through the Sinai Covenant with Moses?
a)
That He is a distant and angry God
b)
That He is a personal God who is the one Lord and Savior
c)
That He would never speak to humans again
d)
That there are many gods to be worshipped
9.
What does "redemption in Christ" include through the Sacrament of Baptism?
a)
The removal of all physical suffering
b)
Forgiveness of Original Sin and all personal sins
c)
The immediate end of the struggle with concupiscence
d)
Access to secret knowledge about the future
10.
What is "concupiscence"?
a)
The state of perfect grace after Baptism
b)
Human appetites or desires which remain disordered and produce an inclination to sin
c)
The act of preaching the Gospel to all nations
d)
A central truth of Revelation that Catholics must believe
11.
Who is considered the fullness of God's Revelation?
a)
Moses
b)
Abraham
c)
Jesus Christ
d)
St. John
12.
When did public Revelation end?
a)
With the Resurrection of Jesus
b)
With the death of the last Apostle, St. John
c)
At the end of the Second Vatican Council
d)
When the Bible was first printed
13.
Which Three Divine Persons make up the Blessed Trinity?
a)
The Father, the Son, and the Virgin Mary
b)
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
c)
The Creator, the Savior, and the Prophets
d)
The Pope, the Bishops, and the Faithful
14.
What is the "Deposit of Faith"?
a)
A collection of money used to build churches
b)
The body of saving truths and core beliefs of Catholicism contained in Scripture and Tradition
c)
A list of all the saints recognized by the Church
d)
The physical building where the Pope lives
15.
What are the two modes of transmission for the Deposit of Faith?
a)
History and Science
b)
Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition
c)
Private prayer and Public service
d)
Art and Music
16.
What is "Sacred Scripture"?
a)
The living transmission of the Church's Gospel message
b)
The inspired Word of God; the written record of God's Revelation
c)
The laws written by the Magisterium
d)
A collection of human myths and legends
17.
What does it mean to say the Bible is "inerrant"?
a)
It contains many different literary styles
b)
It was written by many different authors
c)
It teaches without error God's saving truth
d)
It is the longest book ever written
18.
What is "Sacred Tradition"?
a)
The cultural customs of different Catholic countries
b)
The living transmission of the Catholic faith through the teaching, life, and worship of the Church
c)
The practice of wearing specific clothes to Mass
d)
The study of ancient Hebrew grammar
19.
Who makes up the Magisterium of the Church?
a)
All baptized Catholics
b)
The parish priests and deacons
c)
The bishops, in communion with the pope
d)
The authors of the Sacred Scriptures
20.
What is a "dogma"?
a)
A suggestion for how to pray
b)
A central truth of Revelation that Catholics are obliged to believe
c)
A historical opinion about the life of Jesus
d)
An ancient tradition that is no longer followed
21.
Who is the climax, fullness, and completion of God's Revelation?
a)
St. Paul
b)
The Virgin Mary
c)
Jesus Christ
d)
The Prophets
22.
After returning to the Father, whom did the Son send forth so that people could live within the Church?
a)
The Apostles
b)
The Holy Spirit
c)
The Angels
d)
The Magisterium
23.
The Church is the "seed and beginning" of what?
a)
The Kingdom
b)
The Old Testament
c)
Human History
d)
Natural Reason
24.
Jesus is described as the supreme invitation for humans to come to a personal knowledge of:
a)
Ancient laws
b)
The Blessed Trinity
c)
Roman history
d)
Scientific discovery
25.
What is the "distinctive sign" of Christian faith?
a)
Performing miracles
b)
Belief in the Incarnation
c)
Living in the desert
d)
Writing new scriptures
26.
The Incarnation is defined as the act by which the Father sent His Son into the world by the power of:
a)
Human reason
b)
The Holy Spirit
c)
Political leaders
d)
The Old Covenant
27.
Which of the following best describes the nature of Jesus Christ?
a)
Part God and part man
b)
Truly God while remaining truly man
c)
A human who became God later in life
d)
A divine being who only appeared to be human
28.
In his Letter to the Philippians, St. Paul explains that Christ "emptied himself" by taking the form of a:
a)
King
b)
Slave
c)
Prophet
d)
Judge
29.
According to the Philippians passage, how far did Jesus take his obedience?
a)
To the laws of Moses
b)
To the end of his life as an old man
c)
To death on a cross
d)
To the borders of the Roman Empire
30.
According to the Catechism, what is the first reason given for why God became man?
a)
To establish a new political system
b)
To reconcile us with God by saving us
c)
To provide a list of new rules
d)
To explain the origins of the world
31.
What is the purpose of the Incarnation regarding God's love?
a)
So that we might know God's love
b)
So that God could stop being angry
c)
To show that love is impossible for humans
d)
To replace love with strict laws
32.
Why did God become man according to the "model of holiness" ?
a)
To show that humans can never be holy
b)
To provide a perfect example to follow
c)
To prove that holiness is only for priests
d)
To change the definition of holiness
33.
The reason for the Incarnation is to make humans "partakers of":
a)
Earthly riches
b)
The divine nature
c)
Political power
d)
Secret knowledge
34.
What is the "culmination of the Incarnation"?
a)
The birth in the manger
b)
The Paschal Mystery
c)
The call of the Apostles
d)
The Sermon on the Mount
35.
Which of the following is NOT part of the Paschal Mystery?
a)
Christ's Passion
b)
The Resurrection
c)
The Glorious Ascension
d)
The Creation of the World
36.
According to the two aspects of the Paschal Mystery, what does Christ's Death accomplish?
a)
It opens the way to new life
b)
It liberates humans from sin
c)
It ends human history
d)
It fulfills the laws of nature
37.
According to the two aspects of the Paschal Mystery, what does the Resurrection accomplish?
a)
It liberates us from sin
b)
It opens the way for a new life
c)
It proves Jesus was just a man
d)
It allows humans to avoid physical death
38.
How is "justification" defined ?
a)
Being proven right in a legal court
b)
Something that reinstates us in God's grace
c)
The act of judging others
d)
Forgiving yourself for your own mistakes
39.
What did the Resurrection confirm about Jesus?
a)
That he was a great political leader
b)
All of his words and work, and the Old Testament prophecies
c)
That the Roman Empire was divine
d)
That he did not actually have a human body
40.
What is the principal source of a Christian's own future resurrection?
a)
Their own good works
b)
The Resurrection of Christ
c)
Studying theology
d)
Following the rules of the state
41.
What is the proper response to God's Divine Revelation?
a)
Human curiosity
b)
The Christian act of faith
c)
Scientific investigation
d)
Political activism
42.
Faith is described as being both a human act and what?
a)
A physical trait
b)
A gift from God
c)
A set of rigid laws
d)
An accidental occurrence
43.
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, man completely submits his intellect and his ______ to God through faith.
a)
Emotions
b)
Will
c)
Body
d)
Imagination
44.
Why is it said that faith is a free human act?
a)
It costs no money to believe
b)
No one can be forced to embrace faith
c)
It allows a person to do whatever they want
d)
It is not regulated by the Church
45.
Why is faith considered "reasonable" rather than a blind act?
a)
Because it is based on human opinions
b)
Because we can perceive signs such as miracles, prophecies, and the Resurrection
c)
Because it can be proven in a laboratory
d)
Because everyone in the world agrees on it
46.
The certainty of faith resides in which of the following?
a)
The popularity of the Church
b)
The truthfulness of God the Father
c)
The strength of human feelings
d)
The results of scientific experiments
47.
What is the relationship between faith and science?
a)
They are constantly at war
b)
They do not conflict because God is the source of truth for both
c)
Science is more important than faith
d)
Faith replaces the need for science
48.
What is the result of the "Faith Seeks Understanding" element?
a)
We will eventually know everything about God
b)
We have a duty to grow in our knowledge of God to better love Him
c)
We should stop asking questions once we believe
d)
God will explain the entire mystery of Revelation immediately
49.
How is faith nourished so that it can grow?
a)
Through reading Scripture and praying
b)
By ignoring the lives of the saints
c)
By staying away from the sacraments
d)
By only focusing on secular books
50.
What happens if faith is not lived out through practices like the commandments and sacraments?
a)
It becomes stronger
b)
It runs the danger of being lost completely
c)
It stays exactly the same
d)
It automatically saves a person anyway
51.
Faith is described as being both personal and what?
a)
Secretive
b)
Communal
c)
Optional
d)
Scientific
52.
Which of the following are the three theological virtues?
a)
Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding
b)
Faith, Hope, and Charity
c)
Patience, Kindness, and Gentleness
d)
Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance
53.
When are the theological virtues infused into a person's soul?
a)
At birth
b)
At Baptism
c)
At graduation
d)
At Confirmation
54.
What is the name for the Christian home where children first witness parents praying and worshiping?
a)
The local parish
b)
The domestic church
c)
The Magisterium
d)
The Vatican
55.
What is the "virtue of religion"?
a)
Studying many different world religions
b)
Rendering to God his due in justice
c)
Moving to a different country to preach
d)
Passing a test on theology
56.
The word "religion" derives from a Latin word meaning:
a)
To speak truth
b)
To bind together
c)
To follow a leader
d)
To go to a temple
57.
Why does the Catholic Church hold Judaism in special honor?
a)
Because they have the same Pope
b)
Because they were the first to hear God's Word and receive the Old Covenant
c)
Because they use the same language for prayer
d)
Because they founded the New Testament
58.
What is necessary for obtaining salvation?
a)
Believing in Jesus Christ and the One who sent Him
b)
Being a famous person and doing lots of charity
c)
Never making a mistake and being perfect
d)
Having a high IQ and getting good grades
59.
In the Catholic Church, how are members expected to extend God's invitation to the world?
a)
By word and example
b)
By forcing people to join
c)
By keeping their faith a secret
d)
By arguing with people online
60.
What did Jesus say to the leper in Luke 17:19 to show the power of faith?
a)
"Go, and sin no more."
b)
"Your faith has saved you."
c)
"Do not tell anyone."
d)
"I am the way, the truth, and the life."
61.
According to the text, what is the natural result of someone seeking out Jesus in faith?
a)
They will find a private relationship with God only.
b)
They are naturally led to his body on earth, the Church.
c)
They are encouraged to form their own independent community.
d)
They must first study all world religions.
62.
What does it mean when we say that Jesus is the Father's "total self-communication"?
a)
Jesus used a specific language to speak to God.
b)
Jesus shows who the Father is through his words and actions.
c)
Jesus only spoke to the Father through prayer.
d)
Jesus wrote down everything the Father told him.
63.
Why did Jesus establish a community during his time on earth?
a)
To create a political movement to overthrow the Romans.
b)
To ensure the Apostles had jobs after he left.
c)
To carry on his work in his name after his Ascension.
d)
To keep his teachings a secret from the public.
64.
Upon whom did Jesus specifically say he would build his Church?
a)
Paul
b)
The Pharisees
c)
Peter
d)
John the Apostle
65.
What does the name "Peter" mean?
a)
Leader
b)
Fisherman
c)
Rock
d)
Key-bearer
66.
How was Simon Peter able to state the true identity of Jesus?
a)
He studied the ancient scriptures for years.
b)
God the Father revealed it to him.
c)
He guessed based on the miracles he saw.
d)
The other Apostles told him the answer.
67.
The choice of the "Twelve" Apostles was intended to represent which group?
a)
The twelve months of the year.
b)
The twelve tribes of Israel.
c)
The twelve gates of the netherworld.
d)
The twelve laws of the harvest.
68.
When was the Church "made manifest to the world"?
a)
At the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
b)
When Peter was given his new name.
c)
At Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out.
d)
When Jesus died on the Cross.
69.
What is a prime task of the Magisterium?
a)
To create new revelations for the modern world.
b)
To hand on the Deposit of Faith accurately and authentically.
c)
To manage the financial assets of the local parishes.
d)
To decide which parts of the Gospel are no longer relevant.
70.
Who acts as the guide and guarantor to ensure the Magisterium teaches the fullness of the Gospel?
a)
The Roman government
b)
Historical scholars
c)
The Holy Spirit
d)
The souls in Purgatory
71.
What is the "Christus totus"?
a)
A specific prayer said during the Mass.
b)
The Latin name for the Bible.
c)
The "whole Christ," made up of Christ and his Church together.
d)
The name of the boat Peter used for fishing.
72.
Which three groups comprise the Church?
a)
The Pope, the bishops, and the priests.
b)
The saints in heaven, the souls in Purgatory, and the faithful on earth.
c)
The Apostles, the disciples, and the martyrs.
d)
The Jews, the Greeks, and the Romans.
73.
In 1 Corinthians, how does St. Paul describe the relationship between Jesus and the baptized?
a)
Jesus is the King and the baptized are the servants.
b)
Jesus is the Head and the baptized are members of the Body.
c)
Jesus is the Teacher and the baptized are the students.
d)
Jesus is the Vine and the baptized are the soil.
74.
What two things incorporate a person into the Body of Christ?
a)
Faith in Jesus Christ and the Sacrament of Baptism.
b)
Reading the Bible and attending a workshop.
c)
Charity work and joining a parish committee.
d)
Moving to Rome and studying Latin.
75.
When will the Kingdom of God come to "full maturity"?
a)
When the Apostles finished writing the Gospels.
b)
When the Church reached 1 billion members.
c)
When Jesus comes again in glory and all evil is destroyed.
d)
Every Sunday during the celebration of the Mass.
76.
Which "Mark of the Church" describes a unity rooted in the mystery of the Blessed Trinity?
a)
One
b)
Holy
c)
Catholic
d)
Apostolic
77.
Why is the Church described as "Holy"?
a)
Because the members of the Church never sin.
b)
Because Christ, who is all-holy, loves the Church as his Bride and gives her the means to grow in holiness.
c)
Because the Church is a building set apart from the rest of the world.
d)
Because the Church has many ancient traditions.
78.
What are the two ways the Church is "Catholic" or universal?
a)
It has a large population and a lot of history.
b)
It is located in Rome and uses the Latin language.
c)
Christ is present in her and he sends her out on a mission to all people.
d)
It follows the Old Testament and the New Testament.
79.
What is "apostolic succession"?
a)
The process of choosing a new Apostle every ten years.
b)
The movement of the Apostles from city to city.
c)
The handing on of the teaching of the Apostles through their successors, the pope and bishops.
d)
The historical timeline of the life of St. Peter.
80.
According to the "Body of Christ" sidebar, why is the Church called the "mystical Body of Christ"?
a)
Because it is a secret society that no one can understand.
b)
Because of the intimate communion Jesus shares with his disciples.
c)
Because it only exists in the spiritual world and not on earth.
d)
Because the members of the Church are all magical.
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