Sanctification
1. What does it mean to be sanctified or set apart as a Christian?
A. To be better than everyone else
B. To be made holy and closer to God through His grace
C. To follow church rules perfectly all the time
D. To attend church every Sunday without fail
B. To be made holy and closer to God through His grace
1. Which of these is NOT one of the Ten Commandments God gave to Moses?
A. You shall not murder
B. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife
C. You shall not steal
D. You shall love your neighbor as yourself
D. You shall love your neighbor as yourself
How many Beatitudes are there?
A) 8
B) 7
C) 4
D) 10
a)8
1. Which group of sacraments are called the “Sacraments of Initiation” in the Church?
A. Confession, Eucharist, and Marriage
B. Chrismation, Confession, and Ordination
C. Baptism, Chrismation, and Eucharist
D. Baptism, Confession, and Anointing of the Sick
C. Baptism, Chrismation, and Eucharist
1. Which Beatitude teaches us about being humble and knowing our need for God?
A. Blessed are the meek
B. Blessed are the poor in spirit
C. Blessed are those who mourn
D. Blessed are the pure in heart
B. Blessed are the poor in spirit
2. What happens when we grow in sanctification according to the church?
A. We become perfect and never sin again
B. We stop needing to pray or go to church
C. We become more like Christ and sin less as God’s grace works in us
D. We get more responsibilities in the church
C. We become more like Christ and sin less as God’s grace works in us
2. What was the purpose of the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament?
A. To make the Israelites special and separate from other nations
B. To punish people who did bad things
C. To teach the people how to live holy lives pleasing to God
D. To replace the need for sacrifices in the temple
C. To teach the people how to live holy lives pleasing to God
Where can we find the Beatitudes in the Bible?
A) John
B) Matthew
C) Exodus
D) Jeremiah
B)Matthew
2. Why is Chrismation (Confirmation) immediately given after baptism in the Church?
A. Because it seals the person with the gift of the Holy Spirit through the Holy Myron
B. So the person can begin to serve in the altar right away
C. To make sure the person is ready for marriage in the future
D. To help the person memorize the Creed and become a full church member
A. Because it seals the person with the gift of the Holy Spirit through the Holy Myron
2) According to the Old Testament, what was one main purpose of the Ten Commandments?
A. To give the people a list of chores to do
B. To entertain people during festivals
C. To teach the Israelites how to live rightly and honor God
D. To create confusion among neighboring nations
C. To teach the Israelites how to live rightly and honor God
3. How do God’s commandments help us in the process of sanctification?
A. By punishing us when we do wrong
B. By making us fear God so we won’t sin
C. By guiding us to live holy lives and avoid sin
D. By showing us how to impress others with our good behavior.
C & D
C. By guiding us to live holy lives and avoid sin
3. What is the “New Commandment” Jesus gave His disciples?
A. Keep the Sabbath holy and rest on Sunday
B. Do good deeds so people will praise you
C. Love one another as I have loved you
D. Pray more than everyone else in the synagogue
C. Love one another as I have loved you
What does “beatitude” mean?
A. A set of strict rules that Jesus gave to test His followers
B. A type of ancient prayer used in monasteries
C. A deep blessing or spiritual happiness given by God to those who live according to His will
D. A list of ways to become rich and successful in life
C. A deep blessing or spiritual happiness given by God to those who live according to His will
3. Which two sacraments are known as the “Sacraments of Healing” in the Church?
A. Baptism and Confession – because they both cleanse us from sin
B. Eucharist and Matrimony – because they bring spiritual joy and unity
C. Chrismation and Ordination – because they both involve anointing with oil
D. Confession (Repentance) and the Unction of the Sick – because they offer forgiveness and healing through God’s grace
D. Confession (Repentance) and the Unction of the Sick – because they offer forgiveness and healing through God’s grace
What does it mean to have a "pure heart" according to Christian teaching?
A. To never feel angry or sad
B. To have a heart that loves God and tries to do what is right without evil thoughts
C. To be perfect and never make mistakes
D. To always follow all the rules exactly
B. To have a heart that loves God and tries to do what is right without evil thoughts
4. Which of the following best explains how the sacraments help us grow in holiness?
A. They are ceremonies that only priests participate in
B. They are rewards for being good Christians
C. They give us God’s grace to strengthen us against sin and help us live like Christ
D. They are reminders to pray more often
E. A& B
C. They give us God’s grace to strengthen us against sin and help us live like Christ
4. How did Jesus’ New Commandments change the way we follow God’s law?
A. He said we only need to follow the law if it’s easy
B. He taught us to love others from the heart, not just follow rules
C. He told people to stop obeying the Old Commandments
D. He said only priests and bishops need to keep the commandments
B. He taught us to love others from the heart, not just follow rules
What does “poor in spirit” mean according to the teachings of Jesus and the Church?
A. Choosing to live without money or a home so you can suffer like the saints
B. Feeling discouraged and spiritually weak
C. Having true humility and recognizing our complete need for God’s mercy and grace
D. Avoiding all joy or comfort because spiritual life should be difficult
C. Having true humility and recognizing our complete need for God’s mercy and grace
4. Which two sacraments are called the “Sacraments of Service” in the Church?
A. Baptism and Ordination – because they both begin a new life
B. Eucharist and Matrimony – because they bring unity with others
C. Matrimony and Priesthood (Holy Orders) – because they are vocations that serve others and the Church
D. Confession and Chrismation – because they prepare us to serve in holiness
C. Matrimony and Priesthood (Holy Orders) – because they are vocations that serve others and the Church
Why is it important to keep our senses (like eyes and ears) pure?
A. So we don’t get tired or distracted during church
B. Because God only cares about what we see and hear, not our thoughts
C. Because what we see and hear affects our thoughts and helps us stay away from sin
D. Because it helps us memorize prayers better
C. Because what we see and hear affects our thoughts and helps us stay away from sin
5. Why can’t sanctification happen without both commandments and sacraments?
A. Because commandments tell us what to do, but sacraments give us strength to do it
B. Because sacraments are more important than commandments
C. Because living holy means following God’s laws and receiving His grace through sacraments
D. Because only priests can help us be sanctified
E. All of the above
F. None of the above
C. Because living holy means following God’s laws and receiving His grace through sacraments
5. Why did Jesus say that loving God and loving your neighbor are the most important commandments?
A. Because loving God means you don’t have to follow any other rules
B. Because loving your neighbor means everyone will like you
C. Because all other commandments depend on the foundation of love for God and others
D. Because Jesus wanted to simplify the law for easier teaching
C. Because all other commandments depend on the foundation of love for God and others
What kind of sadness is Jesus talking about in the Beatitude: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted”?
(Matthew 5:4)
A. The kind of sadness we feel when someone doesn’t treat us the way we expect
B. A sorrow that helps us become more emotionally sensitive to others
C. A general sadness about how hard life can be
D. A spiritual sorrow for sin that leads us to repentance and a deeper relationship with God
D. A spiritual sorrow for sin that leads us to repentance and a deeper relationship with God
5. Which sacraments are called the “Sealed Sacraments” in the Church, because they are received only once and cannot be repeated?
A. Baptism, Confession, and Eucharist – because they are the most important
B. Baptism, Chrismation, and Priesthood – because they leave a permanent spiritual mark and are received only once
C. Eucharist, Marriage, and Ordination – because they involve unity with others
D. Chrismation, Confession, and Unction of the Sick – because they involve oil and healing
B. Baptism, Chrismation, and Priesthood – because they leave a permanent spiritual mark and are received only once
In the process of sanctification, how does the believer’s transformation affect their relationship with sin and God?
A.We become completely free from temptation and sin immediately after baptism
B.Our soul becomes perfect and no longer needs God’s grace
C. We gradually become more united with Christ, grows in holiness, and relies on God’s grace to overcome sin throughout life
D. we are only accountable for sins they consciously commit after confirmation
C. we gradually become more united with Christ, grows in holiness, and relies on God’s grace to overcome sin throughout life