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OFFICE OF CHRISTIAN AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
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For the following items choose the term from the list that best completes each sentence and write it in the correct space.

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The second half of the Bible is called the

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God made a ___________________ with his people at Mt. Sinai.

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The Jewish people looked forward to the coming of a

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God's law given to the Israelites is called the

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The season of forty days preparing for Easter is called

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The table at which the Eucharist is celebrated is called the

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Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily______________and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

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Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from ______________. Amen.

For the following items choose the term from the list that best fits each description and write it completely in the correct space.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK CONFIRMATION EUCHARIST MARRIAGE
RECONCILIATION (PENANCE) CONSECRATION HOLY ORDERS BAPTISM
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A person becomes a member of the Church.

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A person makes a personal commitment to the Church and receives the Holy Spirit in a special way.

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A person confesses sins and is forgiven.

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The seriously ill or elderly are strengthened spiritually and sometimes physically.

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We receive the body and blood of Christ.

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A man and woman promise to love each other and remain loyal all their lives.

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A person is ordained to serve God's people as a deacon, priest or bishop.

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As recorded in the Bible the Ten Commandments were given by God to
a. Abraham
b. David
c. Moses
d. Jesus
The Old Testament tells about
a. God and the Israelites
b. Jesus and the Israelites
c. God and the Apostles
d. Jesus and the Apostle

A covenant is
a. a sacrifice to God offered in the temple of Jerusalem
b. an agreement of friendship between God and his people
c. a law written by priests about peoples' religious duties
d. a holy place

The Ten Commandments were given to the Israelites at
a. Mount Sinai
b. the Red Sea
c. Jerusalem
d. Canaan

Which of the following is found in the Bible?
a. a list of all the martyrs
b. the names of the sacraments
c. the writings of several prophets
d. the stories of the saints during the first 300 years of Christianity

In the Exodus
a. Abraham left his city for the promised land as God commanded
b. God helped David save the Israelites from the Philistines
c. God helped the Israelites journey to Babylon
d. God led the Israelites out of Egypt & toward the Promised land

The Bible is often called the "Word of God" because
a. God wrote it down on stone tablets and gave it to Moses
b. God dictated it to various writers at different times
c. God guided human authors to write what he wanted about his friendship with his people
d. Jesus wrote it down and gave it to the apostles

A main teaching of the first two chapters of Genesis is that
a. God spoke to Moses
b. Cain killed Abel
c. God created the world
d. Abraham believed in God

The Jewish people have always celebrated the escape of their ancestors from Egypt in the feast of
a. Chanukah
b. Rosh Hashanah
c. Yom Kippur
d. Passover

In the Old Testament prophets were persons who
a. offered sacrifices on feast days in the temple
b. foretold the future by studying ancient writings
c. reminded the Israelites to remain faithful to their covenant
d. did all the above

The word "Messiah" means
a. the leader promised to save God's people
b. the failure of the Jewish people to follow God's law
c. the land promised to the Israelites if they faithful to God
d. the most solemn form of the Mass

King David conquered Jerusalem. This is described in the
a. Old Testament
b. New Testament



Abraham is described in the
a. Old Testament
b. New Testament



"Take and eat. This is my body." is said in the
a. Old Testament
b. New Testament



"I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other Gods before me." is said in the
a. Old Testament
b. New Testament



Mary, the mother of Jesus appears in the
a. Old Testament
b. New Testament



The Son of God is
a. Moses
b. Abraham
c. Joseph
d. Jesus

Which of the following is an event in the New Testament?
a. the death of King David
b. John baptizes Jesus at the Jordan River
c. rules for celebrating the Mass
d. Jesus accepts the title of king

The leader of the Apostles was
a. Paul
b. Mark
c. John
d. Peter

Where would you find a Gospel?
a. lives of the Saints
b. book of prayer
c. Old Testament
d. New Testament

The main person in the New Testament is
a. Moses
b. Abraham
c. Jesus
d. John

Which event do we celebrate on Easter Sunday?
a. Last Supper
b. Resurrection
c. Death
d. Entry into Jerusalem

In the Bible we read that after Jesus rose from the dead he appeared to
a. the Jewish leaders
b. the Apostles
c. the people who killed him
d. all the above

As recorded in the Bible, Jesus was born in
a. Jerusalem
b. Nazareth
c. Galilee
d. Bethlehem

In the story of the "Prodigal Son" Jesus describes a young man who leaves his father's house, wastes his money, and returns to ask his father to take him back as a servant.

How does the story end?
a. The father makes him earn back the money he lost
b. The father takes him back as a servant
c. The father forgives him and has a party for him
d. The father is angry and turns him away

What is the main point of this story of the "Prodigal Son"?
a. God forgives us when we are sorry
b. God doesn't want children to run away from home
c. God wants us to be bis servants
d. God wants children to respect their parents

Jesus took bread, broke it and gave it to his Apostles to eat saying "Take this and eat This is my body," at the
a. Crucifixion
b. Nativity
c. Resurrection
d. Last Supper

The word "Gospel" means
a. Miracle
b. Good News
c. Good Work
d. Holy Writing

When we say at Mass "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again" one of the events we refer to is
a. the resurrection of Jesus
b. God's promise to the Israelites
c. the birth of Jesus Christ
d. the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles

Jesus said that the greatest commandment is
a. Honor your father and mother
b. Go and teach all nations
c. You shall not kill
d. Love God with all your heart

On Good Friday
a. Jesus died on the cross
b. Jesus rose from the dead
c. Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey
d. Jesus ascended to his Father in heaven

When his friends asked Jesus how to pray he taught them
a. the Sign of the Cross
b. the Our Father
c. the Hail Mary
d. the Prayer of Sorrow

In the story of the "Good Samaritan" Jesus describes a man who was attacked by robbers and left for dead. After two religious people passed him by a foreigner stopped to help him.

Which of the following quotations best expresses the main point of this story?
a. Love your neighbor as yourself
b. You shall not steal
c. Keep holy the Sabbath day
d. You shall not kill

The Messiah is
a. Moses
b. Adam
c. Jesus
d. Peter

The Last Supper took place on
a. Palm Sunday
b. Holy Thursday
c. Good Friday
d. Easter Sunday

The twelve friends and followers of Jesus who were sent to preach his message are called the
a. Pharisees
b. prophets
c. priests
d. apostles

The coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles is called
a. Easter
b. Ascension
c. Pentecost
d. Assumption

Unexplainable heatings by Jesus are called
a. miracles
b. parables
c. gospels
d. martyrs

Water is the main symbol used in
a. Baptism
b. Confirmation
c. Holy Order
d. marriage
Communion is another word for the sacrament of
a. Baptism
b. Eucharist
c. Reconciliation
d. Confirmation
During the Liturgy of the Word at Mass
a. there are readings from the Bible
b. we receive Communion
c. Reconciliation
d. Confirmation
When the priest at mass says "The Lord be with you", we respond
a. Amen
b. we receive Communion
c. And with your spirit
d. Lord hear our prayer
All Catholics are expected to take part in the Mass
a. twice a year
b. every month
c. every week
d. every day
At Mass we mainly celebrate
a. Jesus' birth in Bethlehem
b. Jesus' death and resurrection
c. Jesus teaching in Galilee
d. Jesus' ascension into heaven
Heaven is best described as being
a. up above the clouds
b. in another universe
c. with God
d. in a state of suspended animation
The best reason for participating in the sacraments is that
a. the Church's law commands it
b. it is required by the Ten Commandments
c. they help us feel better
d. they bring us closer to Christ
The main reason for the greeting (handshake) of peace during Mass is
a. to help new members meet new friends
b. to get ready for the collection
c. to keep people alert during a boring part of the mass
d. to show our willingness to live in friendship with others
How many sacraments are there?
a. three
b. seven
c. eight
d. ten
Sunday is the most important day of the week for Christians because
a. it is the Old Testament Sabbath
b. it is the day of Jesus' Resurrection
c. it is named after the Son of God
d. it is the day Jesus entered Jerusalem and was welcomed with palms
During the Liturgy of the Eucharist at Mass
a. there are readings from the Bible
b. the priest preaches a homily
c. the priest prays the opening prayer
d. bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ
The first day of Lent is called
a. Ash Wednesday
b. Ascension Thursday
c. Epiphany
d. All Saints Day
Anointing with oil is an important symbol used in
a. Reconciliation
b. Confirmation
c. Marriage
d. all the above
Which of the following is most important in the sacrament of Reconciliation?
a. remembering the exact number of our sins
b. being really sorry for our sins
c. saying the prayer correctly
d. not leaving before the final blessing
God's grace is best described as
a. the free gift of God's friendship and love
b. a good feeling inside us
c. the strength to work harder
d. prayers said before and after meals
The sacrament by which we become members of the Christian family is
a. Eucharist
b. Confirmation
c. Marriage
d. Baptism
The main reading of the Mass is called the Gospel. It usually tells about
a. the Last Supper
b. Jesus
c. the Bible
d. the Letters of Paul
When the priest at Mass says "Let us proclaim the mystery of faith", we offer response
a. And also with you
b. Lord, have mercy
c. Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again
d. Amen
Our hope for eternal life in heaven is based on the
a. miracles of Jesus
b. raising of Lazarus
c. Transfiguration
d. death and resurrection of Jesus
Confession is a word sometimes used to refer to the sacrament of
a. Eucharist
b. Reconciliation
c. Confirmation
d. Anointing of the Sick
The Old Testament Reading is part of
a. Liturgy of the Word
b. Liturgy of the Eucharist


Communion is part of
a. Liturgy of the Word
b. Liturgy of the Eucharist


Consecration is part of
a. Liturgy of the Word
b. Liturgy of the Eucharist


Prayer is best described as
a. reciting words we have memorized
b. talking with God
c. asking for what we need
d. kneeling in church
The Holy Spirit helps the Church by
a. helping Christians feel that they never do wrong
b. forcing Christians to obey God's law
c. strengthening Christians to do what is right
d. keeping bishops and priests from making mistakes
Who is expected to pray every day?
a. only bishops
b. only priests and nuns
c. only adults
d. all people
Which event is the most important one for Christians?
a. the escape of the Israelites from Egypt
b. the birth of Jesus
c. the death and resurrection of Jesus
d. the entry of Mary into heaven
A person's understanding of what is right or wrong is called
a. Law
b. Covenant
c. Sin
d. Conscience
The leader of all Catholics throughout the world is
a. the pope
b. the bishop
c. the priest
d. the cardinal
When we pray we must always
a. kneel
b. be in church
c. think about God
d. say the same words
The Church is best described as
a. the priests
b. the people of God
c. the pope and bishops
d. the building where we worship
The main reason we honor Mary is
a. she was the first to enter heaven
b. she was at the cross with Jesus
c. she was the mother of Jesus
d. she was always helping the poor
Christians are best described as people who believe in
a. the Old Testament
b. God
c. Jesus Christ as God's Son
d. the Ten Commandments
Jesus is present to us today
a. in the Eucharist
b. in the people who believe in him
c. when his followers serve the poor
d. all of the above
Christians of past years who are specially honored as models of Christian life to be imitated today are called
a. prophets
b. apostles
c. saints
d. religious
When we sin we do wrong against
a. only ourselves
b. ourselves and God
c. ourselves and other people
d. ourselves, God and other people
Leading the people at Mass.
a. Priests
b. All


Telling others how much God loves them.
a. Priests
b. All


Visiting people who are sick or lonely.
a. Priests
b. All


Catholics believe in Jesus Christ as
a. God
b. Man
c. God and Man
d. Angel
A word that means "doing wrong" is
a. conscience
b. penance
c. sin
d. commandment
If we know that a friend of ours is doing something sinful we should first
a. tell the friend that he or she is no longer God's friend
b. tell the friend's parents
c. stop being friends with that person
d. try to get our friend to do better
Which action best follows Jesus' command to love our neighbor as ourselves?
a. to try to be seen with the most popular kids at school
b. to help new students in school feel at home and welcome
c. to get even with people who cheat you
d. to say hello to people from our neighborhood when we meet them in a store
Which of the following best explains what Jesus meant by the words "Happy are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted"?
a. we should go to funerals often
b. God will bring happiness to those who are sad
c. we should cry a lot to show we are sorry for sin
d. God especially likes people who are sad
A person who tries to follow the teachings of Jesus will most likely
a. be patient with small annoyances
b. be constantly ready to defend his/her rights from being violated
c. look out for him or herself first, and others second
d. spend a lot of time praying in church where other people cannot bother him or her
Jesus taught his followers to feed the hungry and give drink to the thirsty. Which of the following best fulfills his command?
a. sharing our candy with friends in order to be more popular
b. preparing dinner for our family
c. bringing food to any old person who cannot cook
d. praying for those who are hungry
A girl named Mary says she cannot go to church on Sunday because that is her day to go bowling. She says she can just as well pray to God at home. Which commandment best shows that Mary is doing wrong?
a. Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
b. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day
c. Honor your father and your mother
d. You shall not commit adultery
Which of the following is based on the eighth commandment, "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor"?
a. It is wrong to use God's name as a curse word
b. Lying and dishonest speech are wrong
c. We must respect the property of others and not damage it
d. Intentional injury to others is wrong
Which of the following is based on the fifth commandment, "You shall not kill"?
a. It is wrong to use God's name as a curse word
b. Lying and dishonest speech are wrong
c. We must respect the property of others and not damage it
d. Intentional injury to others is wrong
Which of the following is based on the tenth commandment, "You shall not covet your neighbor's goods"?
a. It is wrong to use God's name as a curse word
b. Lying and dishonest speech are wrong
c. We must respect the property of others and not damage it
d. Intentional injury to others is wrong