Writing
The Aramaic word for "father" is
ABBA
God first revealed his name to us through:
A. Moses
B. Abraham
C. Noah
D. Adam
A. Moses
What is an ecumenical council?
A. A meeting of priests from one country.
B. A meeting of bishops and church leaders from the entire Christian world.
C. A meeting to discuss only minor issues.
D. A meeting to elect a new pope.
B. A meeting of bishops and church leaders from the entire Christian world.
T/ F: God keeps his promises only if we keep ours.
False
The Bible is also called ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
SACRED SCRIPTURE
T/F: A picture of God with a long beard and old are the accurate image of God
False
Who was Arius?
A. A Roman Emperor who called the First Council of Nicaea.
B. A bishop who fought against heretical teachings.
C. A priest whose teachings caused a major controversy.
D. A famous military general.
C. A priest whose teachings caused a major controversy.
Which of the following is considered the central mystery of the Catholic faith?
A. The Immaculate Conception
B. The Holy Trinity
C. The Resurrection of Jesus
D. The Last Judgment
B. The Holy Trinity
The words that describe the "handing on" of the teachings of the Apostles to their successors
The Hebrew word for "I am," as revealed by God to Moses, is:
A. Elohim
B. Adonai
C. Shalom
D. Yahweh
D. Yahweh
Why was the teaching of Arius considered a heresy?
A. Because he said Jesus was a great teacher, but not human.
B. Because it contradicted the idea that Jesus was a created being.
C. Because it suggested Jesus was not truly God, which affected the idea of salvation.
D. Because he wanted to change the date of Easter.
C. Because it suggested Jesus was not truly God, which affected the idea of salvation.
Why do Christians call God "the Father"?
A. Because feminine is considered a weak personality
B. Because it is a more formal and respectful title than any other name.
C. Because God is the only male figure in the Bible.
D. Because Jesus told his followers to call God "Our Father."
D. Because Jesus told his followers to call God "Our Father."
The communication of God himself and his plan of salvation is called?
REVELATION
In Jewish tradition, why is God's name often substituted with words like "Lord" or "God" instead of "Yahweh"?
A. It is a way to create a secret language.
B. These words are more modern and easier to say.
C. It is a practice of showing reverence for God's holy name.
D. The original name was lost and is no longer known.
C. It is a practice of showing reverence for God's holy name.
Which of the following saints was the primary opponent of the Arian heresy and a key figure in defending the divinity of Christ at the Council of Nicaea?
A. Saint Augustine
B. Saint Athanasius
C. Saint Patrick
D. Saint Thomas Aquinas
B. Saint Athanasius
Why do Christians say that "God is love"?
A. Because God enjoys romance novels.
B. Because the Bible teaches that love is God's very nature.
C. Because God wants to feel good.
D. Because God is an emotion that humans feel.
B. Because the Bible teaches that love is God's very nature.
The official teachings of the Pope and bishops are called
MAGISTERIUM
What is the difference between something that is unknown and a mystery?
A. Unknown means we can never find out the answer, but a mystery is a question with a clear answer.
B. Unknown means we don't have the answer yet, but a mystery is a truth that is too big for us to ever completely understand.
C. Unknown is a word used in science class, and a mystery is a word used in history class.
D. Unknown is a fun puzzle, and a mystery is something boring.
B. Unknown means we don't have the answer yet, but a mystery is a truth that is too big for us to ever completely understand.
In the context of the Nicene Creed, what does the phrase "consubstantial with the Father" mean in relation to Jesus?
A. That Jesus has a substance similar to God, but is a created being.
B. That Jesus and God are separate beings with a similar purpose.
C. That Jesus shares the exact same divine essence as God the Father.
D. That Jesus is a human being chosen by God to perform miracles.
C. That Jesus shares the exact same divine essence as God the Father.
What is a major difference between the Creator and creatures?
A. The Creator can be seen, but creatures are invisible.
A. The Creator is a person, and creatures are not.
C. The Creator has always existed, while creatures were created and live within time and space.
D. The Creator is real, and creatures are imaginary.
C. The Creator has always existed, while creatures were created and live within time and space.