6th - 8th Religion Pre-Test 2

Fully understanding the infinite mystery of God _________.

• is possible through dedicated study of Sacred Scripture

• is essential to strengthening our friendship with Jesus Christ

• is only possible through devout prayer and reception of the sacraments

• will only be possible when we see God face to face in heaven

We imitate the early Christians when we _________.

• ignore the teachings of Jesus
• pray and worship together and treat people with love.

• reject the idea of community and fellowship
• live a life of fear, hate, and selfishness

We demonstrate understanding of the letters of St. Paul when we ​ ​ (a)  

• live to please God
• strive for worldly success
• ignore the teachings of Jesus

The Bible was written by ordinary people and _________.

• inspired by the Holy Spirit

• written by aliens
• dictated by animals
• created by robots

In the Bible, we turn to Wisdom Literature for _________.

• entertainment
• cooking recipes
• guidance on how to live a virtuous lives

• astronomy

The purpose of natural law is _________.

• To guide us to live in right relationship with God

• To promote individual desires over societal well-being

• To provide a universal set of moral guidelines based on human nature and reason

• To enforce arbitrary rules without justification

At the liturgies of the Easter Triduum, we _________.

 

• celebrate Jesus’ second coming

   

• recall Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross and his victory over sin and death

• prepare our hearts to celebrate the Incarnation

• recall Jesus’ forty days in the desert

The Seven Sacraments _________.

• bestow God’s grace upon us

• connect us to Christ’s redeeming sacrifice

• grant us freedom from temptation

The gift of a new life in Jesus is called ​ (a)   .

• salvation
• hope
• resurrection
• baptism

The ​ (a)   season begins on Holy ​ (b)   , when we celebrate the Easter Vigil, and ends on ​ (c)   , when God sent the Holy Spirit to Jesus’ disciples.

• Easter
• Saturday
• Pentecost
• Christmas
• Thursday
• Advent