Finals for religion 2026

Worship. This is the humble acknowledgment by human beings

that they are creatures of the thrice-holy Creator. By obeying the

First Commandment, people acknowledge and respond to the

revelation of the glory and power of God.

Adoration

To kneel down on one knee as a sign of reverence to the

Blessed Sacrament when entering or leaving a church or when

passing in front of the tabernacle.

Genuflect

Blessed water; a sacramental whose use is a reminder of

Baptism and a means of sanctification.

Holy water

Also called the Divine Office, or Breviary, it is the official

prayer of the Church that allows the faithful to pray

throughout the day with Psalms and other biblical readings.

Liturgy of

the Hours

A journey to a sacred place undertaken as an act of religious

devotion. The purpose may be to venerate a certain saint or to

ask some spiritual favor, beg for a physical cure, perform an

act of penance, express thanks, or fulfill a promise.

Pilgrimage

The earthly remains or personal items of a saint. Usually these

are fragments of bone, which are venerated as sacred objects

that give us on earth a connection with those who have gone

to Heaven.

Relic

The Seventh day on which God rested after the work of the six

days of creation was completed. In honor of Christ’s

Resurrection, Sunday must include rest from labor and the

worship of God as required by the Third Commandment.

Sabbath

The pious practice of meditating upon Jesus’ Passion, Death,

and Resurrection. This may be done by either walking the Via

Dolorosa in Jerusalem or passing from one image depicting

Jesus’ sufferings to the next in a church.

Stations of the cross

Showing devotion and respect to Our Blessed Mother and the

saints who were viewed as faithful witnesses to the Faith, or to

things set aside for the worship of God. This is distinct from

adoration or worship, which is due to God alone.

Veneration

Sunday; the principal day of the week for Christian worship.

Each Sunday Mass commemorates the Resurrection of Christ

on Easter Sunday and is a reminder of the first day of creation

for those who have become a “new creation in Christ.”

The lord’s day

The handing on of ecclesiastical authority from the Apostles to their successors the bishops through the laying on of hands.

Apostolic Succession

From the Greek for “overseer.” By divine institution, he succeeds the Apostles through the Holy Spirit who is given to him. He is constituted a Pastor in the Church, to be the teacher of doctrine, the priest of sacred worship, and the minister of governance. (cf. CIC, 375)

Bishop

A member of a special college that elects the pope. This person is available to the pope to deal with issues of major importance or the daily care of the Church. (cf. CIC, 349)

Cardinal

The state of one who has chosen to remain unmarried for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven in order to give himself entirely to God and to the service of his people.

Celibacy

Deacon From the Greek for “servant”: one who has been ordained to the first degree of Holy Orders, ordained not to priesthood but for ministry and service.

Deacon

A portion of the People of God that is entrusted to a bishop to be nurtured by him, with the cooperation of his priests, in such a way that it constitutes a particular Church. In this Church, the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church of Christ truly exists and functions. (cf. CIC, 369)

Diocese

The Sacrament of Apostolic Ministry by which the mission entrusted by Christ to his Apostles continues to be exercised in the Church through the laying on of hands, which leaves a sacramental character on the soul.

Holy Orders

The rite of the Sacrament of Holy Orders by which the bishop, through the imposition of hands and the prayer of Consecration, confers the order of bishop, priest, or deacon by the power of the Holy Spirit on behalf of the Church.

Ordination

An abbreviation of the Greek presbyteros, “elder”: A member of the order of presbyters. This baptized and confirmed male is ordained to be a coworker with his bishop, to preside at public liturgies in his stead, and otherwise to assist his bishop in priestly service to the People of God.

Priest

One who professes the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience in a canonically recognized institute. Also, a synonym for devout

Religious

An ancient expression for the family,

recognizing the parents as the first

heralds of the Faith to their children in

both word and example

Domestic church

The quality of an entity that cannot be divided

into its constituent parts. This quality of the

Sacrament of Matrimony means the union of

marriage cannot be broken except by the death

of a spouse.

Indissoluble

The sacrament by which a baptized man and a baptized woman, in accordance with God’s design from the beginning, are joined in an intimate union of life and love, “so they are no longer two but one.” (Mt 19: 6). This union is ordered to the mutual benefit of the spouses and the procreation and education of children

Matrimony

Also known as fornication, engaging

in sexual intercourse outside the

bond of marriage; a grave sin.

premarital sex

That dimension of the marital act which expresses love and intimacy.

unitive

A man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children; each member, in accord with his or her own role, contributes toward making a community of grace and prayer, a school of human and Christian virtue, and the place where the Faith is first proclaimed to children.

Family

A course or series of conferences sponsored by the

Church to assist engaged couples in preparing for

sacramental marriage. It takes its name from the

location of the wedding at which Our Lord performed

his first miracle.

Pre-Cana

The practice of engaging in sexual intercourse

based on the woman’s natural cycles of fertility

and infertility. Intended for use to postpone a

new birth only for serious reasons, it can also be

used to conceive.

Natural Family planning

The formation of new life through a

married couple’s cooperation with

God and in response to their

vocation.

Procreation

A solemn promise before God to

perform some act or make a gift or

sacrifice; a solemn engagement to

devote oneself to religious life

Vow

One of the Seven Sacraments. It is administered by a bishop or priest to someone who suffers from illness or old age. It includes prayers and anointing of the hands 

and forehead with the Oil of the Sick. It is usually administered together with Penance and the Eucharist.

_{Anointing of the Sick}

From the Latin meaning “to suffer together with.” It is the love, kindness, mercy, or forbearance shown to a neighbor who is suffering in some way. 

Compassion

A radical reorientation of one’s whole life away from sin and evil toward God. This is a central element of Christ’s preaching, of the Church’s ministry of evangelization, and of the Sacrament of Penance.

Conversion

A sign, wonder, or event, which transcends the laws of nature and can therefore only be attributed to divine power. The miracles of Jesus were messianic signs of the presence of God’s Kingdom.

Miracles

The suffering and death of Jesus

Passion

From the very beginning, the Church (following the practice of Judaism) has offered prayers, especially the Eucharistic Sacrifice, on behalf of the souls in Purgatory, that they might enter into the fullness of heavenly bliss. 

Prayers for the Dead

Pertaining to the salvation of souls: freedom from attachment, enjoying the vision of God, consummating happiness and union with God. All of this is joined to Christ’s saving Passion.

Salvific

Latin for “with you on the way.” The Eucharist received by a dying person

Viaticum

True or False: Baptism cleanses us of Original Sin, but the consequences of it remain.

True

How long has the Church been using private confessions?

Since the 5th century

Which of the following situations would describe a state of Perfect Contrition?

Having sorrow for my sins because of my love of God

A conversion of heart toward God and away from sin; this includes the intention to change one’s life because of hope in divine mercy. It is often characterized by fasting, prayer, and almsgiving

Penance

A penitential practice, consisting in abstaining from the use of certain kinds of food.

Abstinence

A penitential practice, consisting in abstaining from the use of certain kinds of food.

Abstinence

Mortification by deprivation of food or drink. This is an ancient religious practice that denies the desires of the flesh in order to strengthen the spirit

Fasting

How does Christ offer us hope for eternal salvation?

Through His Death and Resurrection

Mortification by deprivation of food or drink. This is an ancient religious practice that denies the desires of the flesh in order to strengthen the spirit

Fasting

True or False: A sin is any act, word, or desire that violates moral law.

True

True or False: Mortal Sin can be done accidentally.

False

What causes humanity to be born in a fallen state?

Original Sin

True or False: Originally in the Church, you could only receive Reconciliation once.

True

True or False: Reconciliation works whether we are sorry for our sins or not.

False

Who is the one who forgives us at our Reconciliation?

Jesus Christ

True or False: At the time of Jesus, claiming to forgive sins was considered blasphemy.

True

True sorrow for and hatred of committed sins, coupled with the firm purpose to sin no more.

Contrition

The remission of the temporal punishment due to sin that has already been forgiven.

Indulgence

An essential element of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (or Penance), which consists in telling one’s sins to the priestly minister.

Confession

True sorrow for and hatred of committed sins, coupled with the firm purpose to sin no more.

Contrition

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the Catechism in relation to sin? (1 point)

Sin is something we should all expect to do, and not take so seriously

A conversion of heart toward God and away from sin; this includes the intention to change one’s life because of hope in divine mercy. It is often characterized by fasting, prayer, and almsgiving

Penance

Sin is ultimately a result of…

Our free choice

Who is an ordinary minister of the Sacrament of Reconciliation?

Bishops

How did the Apostles pass on Christ’s authority to forgive sins?

Holy Orders

Compared to today, penances for Reconciliation were originally…

Much harsher

True or False: Reconciliation is required for healing from all sin, even venial sin.

False

True or False: Human beings were created for happiness.

True

True or False: Every good confession requires an Act of Confirmation.

False

The remission of the temporal punishment due to sin that has already been forgiven.

Indulgence

Greek for “anointing.” It is oil mixed with balsam, signifying the gift of the Holy Spirit, which is consecrated by a bishop. It is used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.

Chrism

Greek for “anointing.” It is oil mixed with balsam, signifying the gift of the Holy Spirit, which is consecrated by a bishop. It is used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.

Chrism

One of the Sacraments of Initiation. It completes and confirms sanctifying grace first received in the Sacrament of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts and seal of the Holy Spirit

confirmation

One of the Sacraments of Initiation. It completes and confirms sanctifying grace first received in the Sacrament of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts and seal of the Holy Spirit.

Confirmation

These are given to Christians to assist them in following Christ and are conferred in a special way in the Sacrament of Confirmation. They belong in their fullness to Christ, Son of David.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

These are given to Christians to assist them in following Christ and are conferred in a special way in the Sacrament of Confirmation. They belong in their fullness to Christ, Son of David.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Originally, a Jewish festival, fifty days after Passover, celebrating the giving of the Law to Moses at Sinai. Fifty days after Jesus’ Resurrection, the Holy Spirit was manifested, given, and communicated to the Church

Pentecost

Originally, a Jewish festival, fifty days after Passover, celebrating the giving of the Law to Moses at Sinai. Fifty days after Jesus’ Resurrection, the Holy Spirit was manifested, given, and communicated to the Church

Pentecost

Greek for “anointed.” This is used in reference to Jesus because he accomplished perfectly the divine mission of Priest, Prophet, and King

Christ

Greek for “anointed.” This is used in reference to Jesus because he accomplished perfectly the divine mission of Priest, Prophet, and King

Christ

Perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them

fruits of the holy spirit

Perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them

Fruits of the Holy Spirit

The ritual act, going back to the Old Testament, whereby men were consecrated for sacred duties. From the New Testament onward, it has been the action used to ordain men to the priesthood.

laying on of hands

The ritual act, going back to the Old Testament, whereby men were consecrated for sacred duties. From the New Testament onward, it has been the action used to ordain men to the priesthood.

Laying on of Hands

Wisdom is…

Ability to judge correctly our experiences and events occurring around us

Fear of the Lord is…

Desiring not to offend God in the sense of reverence rather than terror

Helps us make wise decisions

Counsel

Fortitude is…

Having strength of character

Knowledge is…

Seeing our circumstances as God sees them, using created things as God intended

Piety is…

Having affection for God

The form of the Sacrament of Confirmation is…

“Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”

If possible, who should be chosen as a Confirmation Sponsor?

A godparent

Who is the minister of the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Bishops

What is the matter of the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Sacred Chrism

What does the Catechism teach about the reception of Confirmation?

Without it, Christian initiation remains incomplete

Which of the following best describes the gift of Understanding?

Enables us to penetrate more deeply into the divine truths revealed by God

What do Eastern Rites of the Church call Confirmation?

Chrismation

Who was the first person to use the term “Confirmation” for the Sacrament?

St. Ambrose

When did God pour out the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles?

At Pentecost

True or False: In Eastern Rites, Confirmation is bestowed directly after Baptism

true

True or False: In Eastern Rites, Confirmation is bestowed directly after Baptism

True

True or False: Christ is King, Priest, and Prophet, and we share these ministries.

True