Religion Exam Review

How many books does the Catholic Bible have?

73 books

How many letters does the Bible contain?

21 letters (Epistles)

How many books are in the New Testament in the Catholic and Protestant Bibles?

27 books

Which groups of people are part of the New Testament?

Jews, Gentiles

What did Jesus use to give us a glimpse into the Kingdom of Heaven?

Miracles

Which group of people were considered second-class citizens?

Samaritans

What is a disciple?

A follower of Jesus; aspects include faith, service, love, and commitment.

Name the books of the Gospel (in order).

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

What are the Paschal Mysteries?

Jesus' passion, death, resurrection, and ascension

What are the three names given to the first 5 books of the Bible?

Torah, law, Pentateuch

What are the three stages of Gospel formation?

Oral, written, edited

Which Gospels are known as the Synoptic Gospels?

Matthew, Mark, Luke

Who wrote the Bible?

Many different authors

What is a covenant?

A sacred promise between God and His people.

Who wrote most of the letters in the New Testament?

Paul

Which evangelist wrote ‘The Acts’?

Luke

What is Exegesis?

Critical interpretation of scripture

In which book was Jesus portrayed as the Compassionate Savior?

The book of Luke

How many letters did Paul write?

13 letters

How many books are in the Old Testament?

46 books

What is the role of the Popes and Bishops in the church?

Apostolic succession

What does inerrancy mean?

The Bible is without error in matters of faith and morals.

What are the 4 types of miracles?

Healing, Exorcism, Resurrection of Life, Nature's Miracles.

What are the two creeds of the Catholic faith?

The Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed.

What is Pentecost Sunday?

The day the Holy Spirit came.

What is the name of the capital city of Israel and the Holy City of the Jews?

Mount of Olives.

What is Ascension?

Jesus' return to Heaven.

What is the meaning of the word 'creed'?

'I believe'.

Name God’s Covenants in the Old Testament.

Adam, Noah, Moses, Abraham, David, The New Covenant.

Where is the New Covenant found in the Bible?

New Testament.

What makes Jesus different from humans?

Jesus is without sin.

What is Christology?

The study of the nature and person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Sacred Scriptures.

What is Solidarity in the Catholic faith?

We are one human family whatever our differences.

What is Metanoia?

Transformation, repentance, change of mind and heart.

What is Pentecost?

A Christian festival celebrated on the 7th Sunday after Easter.

What is Grace?

God's self-gift of love in us.

What is Shavuoth?

Jewish festival of Pentecost.

What is the name of 'three divine persons in one God'?

Trinity.

What are the 7 Human Traits?

Humans are created in the image of God, called to happiness and holiness, rational and free, moral beings, have passions, blessed with conscience, and are able to sin.

What are the three main categories of prayer?

Personal prayer, Community prayer, and Liturgical prayer.

List the sacraments and their types.

Baptism (Initiation), Eucharist (Initiation), Confirmation (Initiation), Reconciliation (Healing), Anointing of the Sick (Healing), Holy Orders (Service), Matrimony (Service).

What is a Charism?

A special gift or grace from the Holy Spirit.

What are the 8 Characteristics of a Ritual?

Movements and gestures, repeated actions, symbolic celebrations, significant words, link with the past, communal actions, wholehearted participation.

What does 'symbol' mean?

Put together.

What does MA-RA-NA-THA mean?

Come, Lord.

Which Latin word does ‘sacrament’ come from?

'Sacramentum'.

Define Symbolic Action.

Actions that carry a deeper meaning and express beliefs and values.

Define Practical Action.

Actions performed for a specific purpose without deeper significance.

Define Non-symbolic signs.

Objects or signs with one meaning.

Define Symbolic signs.

Signs with more than one meaning.

What did Mother Teresa say about beginning and ending the day with prayer?

It creates a sense of sacred time.

What foundation did Jean Vanier form?

L'Arche communities.

What are the 7 signs of a Healthy Friendship?

Mutual respect, trust, honesty, support, fairness/equality, separate identities, good communication.

What is Justice?

Fairness and giving others their due.

What is a Venial sin?

A lesser sin that weakens the relationship with God.

What is a Mortal sin?

A grave sin that breaks the relationship with God.

What is Stewardship?

Caring for God's creation.

What is the Common good?

Benefit of all people.

What is Contributive justice?

Responsibility to contribute to society.

What are sins of commission?

Doing something wrong.

What are sins of omission?

Failing to do good.

What is Personal sin?

Individual actions against God.

What is Social sin?

Sinful structures in society.

What is Social justice?

Fair treatment of all people.

What is Social gospel?

Applying Christian values to social issues.

What is a Principle?

A fundamental belief.

What is Morality?

Principles of right and wrong.

What is Distributive justice?

Fair distribution of resources.

What is Sin?

An offense against God.

What are Catholic Social Teachings?

Church teachings on social issues.