Grade 7 - Religious Education Exam

Sacred Scriptures - Bible

The word of God, written by human authors, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit

Gospels

God's revelation through Jesus Christ in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that He sent His only Son, so that all who believe in Him might have eternal life

Messiah

God's Anointed One, the Savior, the One promised to deliver all people from sin

Incarnation

God's son becoming man. Jesus is both human and Divine

Beatitudes

Spiritual guidelines Jesus gave us on how to live and find true happiness

Blessed Trinity

Three Divine Persons in one God - The Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Christmas

When Jesus was born into this world

Lent

Forty days in preparation of Easter

Ash Wednesday

First day of Lent

Easter Triduum

Holiest celebration of the liturgical year, includes Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, remembrance of Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday and celebration of Jesus' resurrection on Easter.

Holy Thursday

When Jesus celebrated the Last Supper

Holy Thursday (a)

Jesus washed the feet of the Apostles

Holy Thursday (b)

Jesus instituted the Eucharist, transforming the bread and wine into His Body and Blood - and told his Apostles to "Do this in remembrance of me."

Good Friday

When Jesus died on the cross

Resurrection

Jesus' victory over death as He rose to a new life

Easter Sunday

When Jesus rose from the dead

Paschal Mystery

The suffering, death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus

Ascension

Jesus, in His resurrected body, returned to His Father in heaven. He will come again at the end of time

Pentecost

The day Jesus' disciples received the Holy Spirit, which empowered them to proclaim the Good News. This marks the beginning of the Church

Mass

The celebration of the Eucharist

Sacrament

An effective sign given to us by Jesus from which we receive grace which is a sharing in God's life and friendship

Church

The community of people who believe in Jesus, have been baptized in Him, and follow His teachings

Faith

A gift from God that enables us to believe in God and to respond with love for God and others

Sin

A thought, word, deed or omission against God's law that harms us and our relationship with God and others

Works of Mercy

Acts of love by which we care for the bodily and spiritual needs of others