8th Grade Religion Pre-Test

Which of the following best describes free will?

• The ability to do whatever you want, even if it’s wrong

• The God-given ability to choose right from wrong

• The feeling of guilt when you sin

• The promise to always obey Church leaders

Which Sacrament removes both Original Sin and personal sin?

• Confirmation

• Reconciliation

• Baptism

• Eucharist

What is the main mission of the Church?

• To build beautiful churches

• To spread the Gospel and bring people to Christ

• To make rules for people to follow

• To keep traditions without change

The Magisterium refers to:

• All priests in a diocese

• The pope and bishops who teach in Jesus’ name

• The Catholic schools around the world

• A special prayer said during Mass

Which of the following is NOT one of the Theological Virtues?

• Faith

• Hope

• Charity

• Justice

The marks of the Church are: One, Holy, Catholic, and _____

• Apostolic

• United

• Sacramental

The Beatitudes teach us:

• How to pray the Rosary

• How to be truly happy in God’s way

• The Ten Commandments in order

• The life of Jesus in detail

Which of these best explains the term Communion of Saints?

• Only saints in heaven

• All baptized people—living and dead—united in Christ

• Only the people receiving Communion at Mass

• All Catholic priests and nuns

The term Incarnation means:

• Jesus rose from the dead

• Jesus is truly God and truly man

• The Holy Spirit appeared as a dove

• The Apostles received the Great Commission

Write T for True or F for False. 11. The Eucharist is both a sacrifice and a meal.

• True

• False