Theology: Quiz and test questions

Morality requires a sense of responsibility. (T/F)

true

The starting point for Christian moral decision making asks “What should we do?” (T/F)

false

Jesus links observing the commandments and living a moral life. (T/F)

true

Dietrich Bonhoeffer believed the Nazi regime was unstoppable so he decided to remain in the United States during World War II. (T/F)

false

Positive decisions that promote the welfare of ourselves and others

* :a. moral
* b. immoral
* c. amoral
* d. nonmoral

moral

Decision making which displays no sensitivity to the moral dimensions of our actions.

* a. moral
* b. immoral
* c. amoral
* d. nonmoral

amoral

Decisions that are neutral; they have neither a positive nor a negative effect.

* a. moral
* b. immoral
* c. amoral
* d. nonmoral

nonmoral

Negative decision making which is harmful or destructive to ourselves or others.

* a. moral
* b. immoral
* .c. amoral
* d. nonmoral

immoral

Refers to decision making that deliberately affects ourselves or others in positive or negative ways.

* a. grace
* b. intellect
* c. justification
* d. morality

morality

_ is the Holy Spirit’s grace that cleanses us from our sins through faith in Jesus Christ and Baptism.

justification

_ is the free and undeserved gift of God’s love. From the Latin word ***gratia*** meaning gift.

grace

_ is a word that means “what is owed to us,” either as a reward or a punishment.

merit

_ is the type of grace we receive by partaking in the Seven Sacraments.

sacramental

_ is the type of grace that denotes a relationship with God that we take for granted. We believe God loves us so much we can do whatever we want.

cheap

 is the type of grace we need for salvation. It is the grace that makes us holy.

sanctifying

_ is God’s intervention at the beginning of conversion or in the course of sanctification. His special gifts that help us when we need it.

actual

_ are special graces the Holy Spirit bestows on individual Christians to help the Church grow.

charisms

_ is the person who gave a teaching on costly and cheap grace.

dietrich bonhoeffer

_ is the type of grace that denotes a relationship with God that requires a response on our part. It is a two way love relationship. We experience God’s love so deeply that we are moved to love others in return.

costly

virtue

strength

to will the good of another

love

belief in God and all He revealed

faith

cardo

hinge

responsibility for the future

hope

The goal of the virtuous life is to become like _.

God

_ is the cardinal virtue of self-control. It means to do things in moderation.

temperance

Faith, hope, and love are known as _ because they are deeply rooted in God and reflect God’s presence in our lives.

theological virtues

_ is the cardinal virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neighbor. Making sure peoples’ basic needs are met.

justice

_ is practical judgment. It operates like common sense. It asks the question: “What is the right thing to do in the particular situation?”

prudence

The biblical term closest to conscience is _.

heart

_ is the virtue of courage.

fortitude

_ is trusting in God, in everything that Christ has promised, and in the help of the Holy Spirit.

hope

As a manifestation of their dignity, Christians should do what they desire to do. (T/F)

false

It is correct to say that when you are an adult, you will have a perfectly formed conscience. (T/F)

false

The three dimensions of conscience are: **awareness**, **development**, and **judgment**. (T/F)

true

You must never go against what your conscience tells you is moral. (T/F)

true

Conscience cannot err; that is, a person’s conscience cannot be mistaken. (T/F)

false

***Conscience*** and ***consciousness*** are related terms in that both refer to awareness. (T/F)

true

“Ignorance is bliss” is actually a good description of conscience. (T/F)

false

Conscience means doing what one feels like doing in a particular situation. (T/F)

false

To say the virtues are Theological means that they

* a. relate to God
* b. are subject to change
* c. require study
* d. make sense for everyone

relate to God

The Latin root for the word ***cardinal*** means

* a. hinge
* b. red
* c. strength
* d. leader

hinge

the difference between hope and a wish is that   

 

* :a. Hope is future oriented, wish refers to the present
* b. Hope refers to dreams, wish is realistic
* c. Hope implies action, wish is passive
* d. Hope is a feeling, wish is a thought

Hope implies action, wish is passive

After studying all the issues in a particular situation, a conscientious decision will nvolve

 

* a. choosing what is immediately gratifying
* b. acting when still in doubt
* c. praying for divine assistance
* d. delaying a decision until we have absolute certitude

praying for divine assistance

A source of a faulty conscience judgment might include all the following except

 

* a. humility in saying I don’t know everything
* b. rejecting Church teaching
* c. being ruled by one’s emotions
* d. ignorance of Christ’s gospel

humility in saying I don’t know everything

In life or death decisions, Christians should set aside conscience and obey civil law. (T/F)

false

If you violate your conscience, even if you later find out it was wrong, you are guilty of sin. (T/F)

true

Faith is the cornerstone of all the virtues. (T/F)

false

Moral decision making is actually practicing the art of loving. (T/F)

true

True Hope is a passive quality. (T/F)

false

If you follow your conscience in good faith, even if you later find out that it was objectively mistaken, you are not guilty of sin. (T/F)

true

prudence

 practical judgment

temperance

moderation; self-control

justice

fairness and equal rights

love

 to will the good of another

hope

trusting in God

accurate understandings of conscience

* act of judgement
* developing one's capacity to know right from wrong
* seeking to make informed decisions
* recognizing that there is right and wrong

inaccurate understandings of conscience

* only an inner voice
* obeying authority figures/superego
* one's upbringing
* doing what one wants to do
* good angel/bad angel
* feeling guilty

The Latin root of our English word conscience means to know. (T/F)

true

The Adam and Eve story indicates that

* a. evil is more powerful than good
* b. the world should be a place of harmony
* c. God explains evil to humans
* d. The Devil has conquered the world

the world should be a place of harmony

Two images used for sin in Scripture are

* a. missing the mark and hardness of heart
* b. breaking a law and refusing help
* c. physical abuse and destruction of property
* d. Satan and False Prophet

missing the mark and hardness of heart

Which of the following best describes original sin?

* a. harmful actions that people do at an early age
* b. behavior patterns parents pass on to their children
* c. tendencies to do evil common to humans
* d. our first parent’s hatred toward God

tendencies to do evil common to humans

Sinful social structures refers to 

* a. politicians who misuse their power
* b. places where sinful behavior frequently occurs
* c. ways a society is organized that cause harm
* d. weak spiritual foundations

ways a society is organized that cause harm

Placing oneself in a situation where sin is more likely to be committed is referred to as

* a. a sinful social structure
* b. a self-destructive behavior
* c. a venial sin
* d. an occasion of sin

an occasion of sin

A sin of commission is when we purposely choose to do something that is harmful to God, ourselves, and others. (T/F)

true

Pride is a strong feeling or emotion of displeasure which arises as a result of some injury or insult and often involves a desire for revenge. (T/F)

false

Sin can be an offense against reason and truth. (T/F)

true

Jesus never actually taught that sin can lead to eternal damnation. (T/F)

false

Gluttony

temperance

Pride

humility

Sloth

diligence

greed

charity

anger

patience

lust

chastity

envy

kindness

 Morton needs some quick cash so he decides to sell/auction his first class relic of Saint Therese on eBay to get the money to pay his monthly car payment.

first commandment

A criminal broke into a local church and totally trashed the altar and the tabernacle.

first commandment

 Lagertha continually misbehaves in class. When her teacher asks her to cooperate, Lagertha refuses and she continues with her unruly behavior.

Fourth Commandment

 Desiree recently got into a verbal fight with her best friend and disrespected her by using foul vulgarities.

Second Commandment

Bertha was supposed to give her mother a call on the cell phone when she arrived at the party, but she decided it was not cool to call home in the presence of her friends.

 Fourth Commandment

Due to her laziness, Juanita failed to attend Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Third Commandment

Carlos has become all consumed by his addiction to alcohol. He does not spend any time in a relationship with God.

First Commandment

A priest has publicly proclaimed that the Eucharist is not truly the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ.

First Commandment

When called to testify in court against her brother, Paula knowingly alters her story from the truth in order to save her brother from going to prison.

Second Commandment

When their employer is out of the office, Nancy and Al fool around and do not follow the directives of their boss. This causes other co-workers extra work to do.

Fourth Commandment

Annette, Hildegard, Betty, and Marcella formed a coven where they attempt to put spells on people to seek revenge against them.

 First Commandment

Roberto has spoken against Jesus and the Virgin Mary uttering truly disgusting obscenities.

Second Commandment

Hortense had volleyball practice Sunday morning and made the decision that her sport was more important than attending Mass that day.

Third Commandment

 Tiffany Wells made a vow to God that she would renounce alcohol and later violated her personal vow to Him.

Second Commandment

 In American Horror Story Asylum Doctor Arthur Ardent desecrates a statue of the Virgin Mary and then topples it to the graund causing it to shatter in pieces.

 First Commandment

Other than Sunday obligations the Church in America celebrates eight Holy Days of obligation. (T/F)

false

The Third Commandment stresses the value of recreation and prayer on the Sabbath day, which celebrates both God’s creative activity and God’s covenant with His people. (T/F)

true

Presumption would be a sin that violates the First Commandment. (T/F)

true

Improper use of the names of God, Jesus Christ, as well as the Virgin Mary and all the Saints would be a violation of the third commandment. (T/F)

false

Acedia is the refusal to reflect on the prior goodness and power of divine charity. (T/F)

false

 January 1st

Solemnity of Mary (Mary Mother of God)

November 1st

All Saints Day

 December 8th

 Immaculate Conception of Mary

August 15th

 Assumption of Mary

_ is the refusal to follow the pope or to be united to the Church. 

schism