Theology semester 1 exam

What is the meaning of the name "Jesus"?

"God saves."

At what important event was Jesus given His Name?

The Annunciation

Who gives Jesus His Name?

The angel Gabriel

What does God the Father offer to His people through the sending of His Son into the world?

Salvation from their sins.

The name "Jesus" itself signifies that the very Name of God is present in the person of His Son

True

When St. Paul speaks of Jesus' "reconciling the world to Himself," he is making a direct connection to

the Jewish high priest's atonement for the sins of Israel.

Which of the following indicate that the Name of Jesus is at the heart of Christian prayer?

- The conclusion of the words "through our Lord Jesus Christ" at the end of the liturgical prayers in the Mass.

- The words "blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus."

- The prayer, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."

The Name "Christ" means

"anointed"

Which of the following is not one of the three "offices" Jesus holds as Messiah?

Spirit

A Gentile is

Anyone who is not a Jew.

Whom does Jesus appoint to announce Jesus as the Messiah to the world?

Peter

Which of the following statements about Jesus as "Son of God" are true?

The Jews' understanding of "son of God" is a title given to angels, the people of Israel, and their kings, but does not imply divinity. Peter's profession that Christ is "Son of God" is an affirmation of Jesus' divinity, one with the Father.

By what name does God reveal himself to Moses?

Yahweh

How does God the Father refer to Jesus at His Baptism and at the Transfiguration?

"Beloved Son"

Which of the following is NOT true about the use of the title "Lord" for Jesus?

The title "Lord" for Jesus should not be confused with the title "Lord" for God the Father, because they are different.

Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.

True

God often acts through those who are considered to be weak and powerless.

True

Jesus is Mary's only Child.

True

Mary's "fiat" cooperates in salvation history.

True

It is Mary who is seen as the "New Eve."

True

Christ is the Greek translation for the Hebrew word Yahweh.

False

Joseph is understood as the New Adam, who brings forth the new creation.

False

Mary remained with Elizabeth for about three months.

True

The Church teaches that Mary remained a virgin throughout her life.

True

The doctrine that Mary was brought into the world without the stain of Original Sin on her soul is the

Immaculate Conception

The angel Gabriel's visit to Mary is known as the

Annunciation

The coming of the Messiah is foretold in

the prophets of the Old Testament, particularly Isaiah

The Name "Jesus" means

"God saves."

"Theotokos" means

"God bearer."

Mary had no choice to be the Mother of Jesus.

False

Mary's song of praise is known as the

"Magnificat."

Mary's trip to see her cousin Elizabeth is known as the

Visitation

Why was Zechariah struck mute upon hearing from Gabriel that his wife was pregnant?

He didn't believe it possible.

Translate: Fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum.

Be it done to me according to your word.

The Gospel of Mark gives the most complete version of the Birth of Jesus.

False

John's Gospel says nothing about the Birth of Jesus.

True

John the Baptist's birth is only mentioned in Luke's Gospel.

True

The person ordering the taking of the census was

Emperor Caesar Augustus.

Joseph was required to register for the census in Bethlehem because he was of the house and family of David.

True

When Jesus was born, he was visited by King Herod himself, who welcomed the Holy Family into his palace.

False

The Wise Men were kings of nations who had traveled to Bethlehem by way of a star in search of the Christ Child.

False

Joseph was advised by an angel to flee with the Holy Family to Rome.

False

The Holy Family remained in exile until the death of King Herod.

True

The children massacred by King Herod are the

the Holy Innocents.

The offering of the two turtle doves in the temple by Joseph and Mary occurs at the

the Presentation in the Temple.

The man and woman the Holy Family meets in the temple are

Simeon and Anna.

In the temple, Mary and Joseph are told that their child would be the salvation for Israel.

True

The Wise Men are traditionally known as

Caspar, Balthasar, and Melchior.

Matthew's Gospel is the only account of the visit of the Wise Men.

True

Why does Joseph return with the Holy Family from Egypt to Nazareth?

King Herod dies.

The Holy Family goes to Jerusalem to celebrate

Passover

When the Holy Family goes to Jerusalem, Jesus is

12

How long do Mary and Joseph search for Jesus?

3 days

Mary and Joseph find Jesus

in the temple in Jerusalem talking with the teachers.

According to Archbishop Sheen, what is the significance of Mary's questioning the Child Jesus as to his whereabouts rather than Joseph's doing so?

It emphasizes the understanding of the doctrine of the Virgin Birth.

According to Archbishop Sheen, Mary's reference to "your father and I," is significant because Jesus' answer

distinguishes between His earthly father and His heavenly Father.

According to Archbishop Sheen, Jesus' asking His Mother, "Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" is a direct reference to what Mary learned at

the Annunciation.

During the "hidden life of Jesus" that we can assume the following:

- Jesus grew in strength, wisdom and knowledge.
- He was obedient to Mary and Joseph.
- Joseph dies.

The phrase, "Why were you searching for me?" is significant because

It is the first words spoken by Jesus in the Scriptures.

John the Baptist is considered the last of the prophets.

True

Jesus' second event of his public ministry is at His Baptism.

False

John reluctantly agrees to baptize Jesus.

True

God the Father descends in the form of a dove at the Baptism of Jesus.

False

John the Baptist is considered the one to announce the coming of the Messiah.

True

The Roman governor of Judea at this time is

Pontius Pilate.

The "voice crying out in the wilderness" from the prophet Isaiah refers to

John the Baptist.

The Jewish ruler of Galilee during this time is

Herod Antipas.

Who was NOT present for the Baptism of Jesus?

-All were present.
-God the Son
-God the Holy Spirit
-God the Father

-All were present.

Translate: "Ecce Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi.

Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.

Jesus' was tempted for eighty days in the desert by the Devil.

False

Which of the following was NOT a temptation Jesus faced in the desert?

anger

Jesus gives in to one of the three temptations to show us His humanity.

False

Pope Francis tells us that Jesus shows us how to resist temptation in our own lives.

True

Pope Francis says that the Devil's tempting Jesus with the prospect of becoming a powerful and glorious Messiah represents

the path to human glory.

Pope Francis refers to the Devil's temptation for Jesus to throw himself to the ground from the top of the temple as

instrumentalizing God.

Pope Francis says that the Devil's tempting Jesus to turn stones into bread represents

the greed of possession.

According to Pope Francis, Jesus overcomes these temptations by

personally confronting them.

Pope Francis describes all three temptations as

illusions that promise success and happiness but, in reality, separate us from God.

The Pope tells us that we can overcome temptation by

faith in God Who loves us.

John the Baptist is arrested because of John's criticism of Herodias' illicit relationship with

Herod Antipas.

When Jesus reads from the scriptures at the synagogue in Nazareth, he reads from

the prophet Isaiah.

Jesus is rejected by the people of Nazareth because

He says that the scriptures had been fulfilled in their midst.

Herodias influences her daughter Salome to

ask Herod for the head of John the Baptist.

The tax collector known as Levi is

Matthew.

The brother of Peter is

Andrew.

The brother to John is

James the Greater.

This disciple is also known as Thaddeus and is the patron of lost causes.

Jude

This disciple is also known as Nathaniel:

Bartholomew

This disciple is known as the Canaanean or Zealot.

Simon

This disciple introduces Bartholomew to Jesus.

Philip

The big fisherman from Galilee, this disciple is originally known as Simon and later becomes the first Pope.

Peter

Son of Zebedee and brother to James the Greater:

John

Also known as Didymus ("the Twin") and later initially doubts Jesus' resurrection:

Thomas

A cousin of Jesus:

James the Lesser

A miracle is consistent with the known laws of nature.

False

Miracles can often take some time to take effect.

False

Miracles are always performed when faith is absent.

False

Jesus' first miracle is considered to be at the marriage at Cana.

True

Mary was not present at His first miracle but was for His second.

False

Jewish marriages were divided into two stages which were

betrothal and "bringing home the bride."