Question

multiple choice (20 marks) (30 marks total)

choose the correct response for each of the following questions and place your answers on the exam paper and on the scantron sheet. use only pencil on the scantron sheet.

1. what are the teachings handed down to us from the apostles called?

a. the hierarchy of the church
b. apostolic tradition
c. salvation history
d. apostolic succession

1. the immaculate conception is the teaching about mary that says,

a. mary was conceived without original sin.
b. mary was a virgin when she conceived jesus.
c. mary was assumed body and soul into heaven when she died.
d. mary is the mother of the church.

1. which type of sin destroys our relationship with god completely?

a. venial sin
b. lying sin
c. mortal sin
d. social sin

1. the catholic church describes intimacy as:

a. gestures of tenderness and truthful communication.
b. sexual intercourse only.
c. not important in relationships.
d. something to hide from.

1. in this sacrament we recall the life, death, and resurrection of jesus.

a. eucharist
b. anointing of the sick
c. reconciliation
d. marriage

1. he becomes the head of the \church\ after jesus dies.

a. paul
b. john
c. thomas
d. peter

Explanation:

Analyze Question 1

The teachings handed down from the Apostles are defined as Apostolic Tradition.

Analyze Question 2

The Immaculate Conception refers specifically to Mary being conceived without Original Sin.

Analyze Question 3

Mortal sin is defined as a grave infraction that destroys charity/relationship with God.

Analyze Question 4

The Catholic Church defines intimacy broadly as gestures of tenderness and truthful communication.

Analyze Question 5

The Eucharist is the sacrament where the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus are recalled and made present.

Analyze Question 6

Peter was appointed by Jesus to be the rock and head of the earthly Church.

Answer:

Question 1

• a. The Hierarchy of the Church
• b. Apostolic Tradition (Correct answer)
• c. Salvation history
• d. Apostolic Succession

Question 2

• a. Mary was conceived without Original Sin. (Correct answer)
• b. Mary was a virgin when she conceived Jesus.
• c. Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven when she died.
• d. Mary is the Mother of the Church.

Question 3

• a. Venial Sin
• b. Lying Sin
• c. Mortal Sin (Correct answer)
• d. Social Sin

Question 4

• a. Gestures of tenderness and truthful communication. (Correct answer)
• b. Sexual intercourse only.
• c. Not important in relationships.
• d. Something to hide from.

Question 5

• a. Eucharist (Correct answer)
• b. Anointing of the sick
• c. Reconciliation
• d. Marriage

Question 6

• a. Paul
• b. John
• c. Thomas
• d. Peter (Correct answer)