PT 9B

The Council of Trent was instrumental in defining and solidifying many aspects of Catholic doctrine, reaffirming the authority of the Pope, the seven sacraments, and the use of tradition alongside scripture as authoritative in matters of faith and practice. During Martin Luther's time, which Pope convened the Council of Trent?

• Pope Julius I 
  

• Pope Benedict XV 

• Pope Paul III

• Pope John Paul II

Which saint, known for his teachings on natural theology and the harmonious coexistence of reason and faith, greatly influenced the theological discussions and teachings of the Council of Trent?

• St. Francis of Assisi
  

• St. John Baptiste de la Salle

• St. Thomas Moore

• St. Thomas Aquinas

Which Church abuses refers to the practice of conferring Church positions to relatives by certain officials?

• Lay investiture

• Simony

• Nicolaitism

• Nepotism 

Who is the Father of Protestantism?

• Martin Luther King

• Martin Luther

• St. Thomas Aquinas

• Thomas Kempis

On which Sunday of Advent is the Gaudete/joy candle lit on the Advent wreath?

• First Sunday

• Second Sunday

• Third Sunday

• Fourth Sunday

The celebration of the Epiphany Sunday marks the end of the Christmas season. Which of the following statements shows the relevance of this in our faith?

• Christ manifesting himself even to the non-Jew is the first sign of inclusivity.

• The angels appeared to the shepherds as sign of Christ's love for the poor

• The magi brought gifts to Christ showing the importance of offerings.

• The three wise men followed the star to exemplify the importance of nature in our faith.

Martyrdom is suffering and dying for witnessing the faith in Jesus.

• True

• False

Faith alone is enough. There is no need to do good deeds.

• True

• False

The mendicant orders sought to live monastic ideals of self-renunciation, poverty, and self-sacrifice while in the world in order to convert it by example and preaching as they engaged themselves with the society. 

• True

• False

Tertullian said: “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.” This entails that the sacrifices of the early Christians inspired many to persevere in their faith.

• True

• False