Theology III Spring Exam

Question 1

Only priests can administer the Sacrament of Baptism

Answer 1

False

Question 2

From a Catholic perspective, a Christian can receive the Sacrament of Baptism multiple
times in his or her life.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Baptism of blood and Baptism of desire are known as the ordinary forms of Baptism.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Holiness means negating our own personality so that we can become perfect.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

The purpose of Confirmation is to mark the Christian person’s passage into adulthood.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

One cannot receive the Sacrament of Confirmation before Baptism.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are supernatural helps that exceed our own natural abilities.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

We achieve sanctity automatically when we receive the Sacraments.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

God permits suffering as an opportunity for us to mature in the spiritual life.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

An effect of Anointing of the sick is the forgiveness of sins.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Christians believe that there is always a redemptive value to suffering.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Anointing of the Sick can sometimes bring about physical healing.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The only purpose of marriage is the procreation of children.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Why did Jesus teach that spouses must be faithful and exclusive in their relationship to one another?

Answer 14

The fidelity in marriage is a sign of God’s covenant fidelity.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a symbol of Baptism?
a candle
water
a river
white garments

Answer 15

a river

Question 16

What did the celebration of Pentecost commemorate on the Jewish calendar?

Answer 16

the giving of the law of Moses

Question 17

By which ministry does the Confirmed disciple of Christ serve and witness to the world?

Answer 17

all of the above

Question 18

Which of the following statements best describes Christian formation?

Answer 18

formation is a lifelong process

Question 19

Which of the following is necessary in order to live a life of the Spirit?

Answer 19

regular prayer

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the Sacraments?

Answer 20

they are efficacious signs of grace

Question 21

How does a disciple of Christ best express their cooperation with the Holy Spirit?

Answer 21

by bringing the Gospel to others

Question 22

What does Amy Carrico’s approach to “fight and surrender” in her
suffering demonstrate?

Answer 22

Fighting means pursuing treatment and staying strong, while surrendering means trusting God’s will.

Question 23

How does the Passion of Christ connect to the human experience of suffering alone?

Answer 23

Jesus asked His disciples to stay awake with Him, but they failed, showing He understands suffering alone.

Question 24

What is a key similarity between Jesus’ healing in Matthew 9 and the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?

Answer 24

both involve forgiving sins as part of the healing process

Question 25

How does the Vatican verify modern medical miracles?

Answer 25

They consult doctors and review medical records to confirm no medical explanation exists.

Question 26

What is a key difference between a contract and a covenant in the context of marriage?

Answer 26

A contract ends if one party fails, while a covenant endures despite failures.

Question 27

How does a covenantal marriage reflect God's love?

Answer 27

It shows that love is conditional, like God's love for us.

Question 28

How does a marriage with children serve as an icon of the Trinity?

Answer 28

The love between spouses results in a child, mirroring the love between the Father and Son that proceeds to the Holy Spirit.

Question 29

What is an annulment in the context of marriage?

Answer 29

A declaration that a marriage was never valid in the eyes of the Church.

Question 30

What does St. Augustine's quote, "Our hearts are restless until they rest in you, Lord," reveal about the priesthood?

Answer 30

Priests show joy and peace through simplicity and celibacy, resting in Christ.

Question 31

What is a visible sign of priestly simplicity or poverty?

Answer 31

Wearing simple black clerics in daily life.

Question 32

How do monks demonstrate simplicity when entering a monastery?

Answer 32

They sell their belongings, pay off debts, and seek permission for large purchases.

Question 33

What is the definition of detachment in the context of the priesthood?

Answer 33

loving God above all else and letting go of selfish attachments to worldly things.

Question 34

In what category of Sacraments are the Sacraments of Penance and Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick?

Answer 34

Sacraments of Healing

Question 35

Know all of the Sacraments of initiation.

Answer 35

Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation

Question 36

What did ancient peoples use to acknowledge the authority of a person? (Confirmation related)

Answer 36

oil

Question 37

What does the acronym RCIA stand for?

Answer 37

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Question 38

What two material (think matter and form) signs are essential to the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Answer 38

oil and laying on of hands

Question 39

What Old Testament passages prefigure Baptism?

Answer 39

The Great Floor, the Crossing of the Red Sea

Question 40

Who is primarily responsible for instructing children in the Christian Faith? (Baptism related)

Answer 40

parents

Question 41

What is necessary for the faithful who die but have not attained perfection in holiness on earth? (Confirmation related)

Answer 41

purification

Question 42

Who is the ordinary minister of the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Western Church?

Answer 42

bishop

Question 43

What is the term for a person preparing for Christian initiation?

Answer 43

catechumen

Question 44

What is the term for having the power to produce an effect? (Confirmation related)

Answer 44

efficacy

Question 45

What is the term for the inclination to sin?

Answer 45

concipscence

Question 46

What is the name for the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Eastern Rite Catholic Churches?

Answer 46

chrismation

Question 47

u got this!

Answer 47

yay last class as a junior!!!