Revelation
How has God made himself known to human beings throughout history?
A) Only through ancient written scrolls
B) Through creation, the Church, conscience, and friends and family
C) Strictly through dreams and visions
D) Only to famous religious leaders
B) Through creation, the Church, conscience, and friends and family
How is the Catholic Bible structured across the Old and New Testaments?
A) 39 Old Testament books and 27 New Testament books (66 total)
B) 46 Old Testament books and 27 New Testament books (73 total)
C) 27 Old Testament books and 46 New Testament books (73 total)
D) 50 Old Testament books and 23 New Testament books (73 total)
B) 46 Old Testament books and 27 New Testament books (73 total)
What does Sacred Tradition refer to in the Catholic Church?
A) Only the written laws recorded in modern church books
B) Both the core beliefs of our faith and how those beliefs are passed down over time
C) Holiday traditions celebrated by local families
D) Only the prayers written during the Middle Ages
B) Both the core beliefs of our faith and how those beliefs are passed down over time
Why is it impossible for human beings to fully understand everything about God?
A) Because God chooses to keep all of his teachings completely secret
B) Because our human minds are limited, making God a mystery beyond our full understanding
C) Because the Bible does not contain enough information about God
D) Because God changes his rules and plans depending on the situation
B) Because our human minds are limited, making God a mystery beyond our full understanding
Fill in the blanks: Tradition means both the ________________ ________________ of our faith and the ________________ it was handed down throughout the centuries.
A) written scriptures; history
B) central beliefs; way
C) strict laws; reason
D) local customs; speed
B) central beliefs; way
Why does God choose to make himself known to us?
A) Because he needs our help
B) Because he wants to test our intelligence
C) Because we earned it through good deeds
D) Because he loves us
D) Because he loves us
What is the main reason we read the Bible?
A) To study it as a modern science textbook about how the world works
B) To read it as a strict, detailed history book about ancient times
C) To learn the truth about how God acts to save us
D) To enjoy a collection of made-up stories
C) To learn the truth about how God acts to save us
How did Sacred Tradition begin, and how is it guided today?
A) It started with the preaching of the Apostles and is guided by the Pope and bishops through the Holy Spirit
B) It started with modern Pope speeches and is guided by scientists
C) It started in ancient times and has never changed or grown
D) It started with written letters from early Christian teachers without any Holy Spirit guidance
A) It started with the preaching of the Apostles and is guided by the Pope and bishops through the Holy Spirit
What role does our human intellect play when it comes to knowing God?
A) It allows us to know God, but he still remains a mystery who can surprise us with truth
B) It allows us to figure out every single detail about God on our own without any help
C) It prevents us from understanding anything at all about God's plan
D) It guarantees that we will never be surprised by anything God does
A) It allows us to know God, but he still remains a mystery who can surprise us with truth
Fill in the blanks: God fully revealed himself by sending ________________ ________________.
A) Moses and Elijah
B) Jesus Christ
C) Saint Peter
D) the Prophets
B) Jesus Christ
What are the two main ways Revelation is communicated?
A) Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition
B) Historical documents and philosophical writings
C) Private prayer and personal reflection
D) Biblical parables and Church laws
A) Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition
How did the Holy Spirit help the human authors write the Bible?
A) The Holy Spirit took control of their hands and wrote every word for them
B) The Holy Spirit fixed all of their scientific and historical mistakes before they wrote
C) The Holy Spirit guided them to share God's truth using their own words, culture, and understanding
D) The Holy Spirit stopped them from using any local stories or examples
C) The Holy Spirit guided them to share God's truth using their own words, culture, and understanding
Where must we look to discover all the saving truths God wants us to know?
A) Sacred Tradition only
B) Sacred Scripture only
C) Both Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture
D) Modern history and science books
C) Both Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture
What word literally means "good news"?
A) Covenant
B) Revelation
C) Gospel
D) Epistle
C) Gospel
Sacred Tradition is based on a word meaning what?
A) "To study hard"
B) "To write down"
C) "To pray together"
D) "To hand down"
D) "To hand down"
Who has the special job of helping the Church correctly understand what God is teaching us in the Bible?
A) The Pope and the bishops
B) Scientists and history teachers
C) Anyone who reads the Bible on their own
D) Book publishers and authors
A) The Pope and the bishops
Which statement is true about the truths revealed through Sacred Tradition?
A) Every single one of them can be found word-for-word in the Bible
B) Some of these truths are not explicitly spelled out in the Bible
C) They replace everything written in Sacred Scripture
D) They are optional ideas that Catholics do not need to follow
B) Some of these truths are not explicitly spelled out in the Bible
Sacred Tradition started with the preaching of whom?
A) The Kings of the Old Testament
B) The Apostles
C) Modern Christian authors
D) Secular historians
B) The Apostles
Fill in the blanks: The responsibility to teach what God has revealed through Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture became the responsibility of the ________________ and their ________________.
A) Apostles; successors
B) Kings; descendants
C) Prophets; followers
D) Saints; family members
A) Apostles; successors
What is a revelation? (Please write your answer down)
what God has made known about himself and his plan for humanity
What is Magisterium?
It's the official teachings of the Pope and Bishops to teach about faith to people of God
What is the infallibility?
the Pope is free from errors in teaching of morals and faith
What is a mystery?
It's a divine truth revealed by God but we cannot fully understand
Who is the ultimate author of the Bible?
The Holy Spirit