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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the New Testament affirmed as the continuation of the Old Testament?
(a) Since both books share the same God.
(b) Since they have the same authors.
(c) Since characters in the Old Testament are mentioned in the New Testament.
(d) Since Christ's arrival has been predicted by and prepared for through the Old Testament.

2. What does the Hebrew spelling of YHWH when properly translated actually say?
(a) YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE.
(b) IT WAS WHAT IT WAS.
(c) IT IS WHAT IT IS.
(d) I AM WHO I AM.

3. What is the entire function of the Church?
(a) To judge others in the name of God.
(b) To explain the teachings of Jesus.
(c) To protect its people.
(d) To be the continuance of the apostolic relationship among Jesus' intimate followers and other believers.

4. To what does the Lord refer?
(a) His position as Leader of the World.
(b) His position as our Spiritual Parent.
(c) His position as Ruler of the Universe.
(d) His position as Father.

5. Who is one able to trust better than one's own parents?
(a) God.
(b) The apostles.
(c) Saints.
(d) The Church.

6. Who are exemplars of obedience to God?
(a) Abraham and Mary, the mother of Christ.
(b) Abraham and David.
(c) The Apostles.
(d) Jesus and his Disciples.

7. Holding fast to faith is in accordance with what?
(a) Human freedom and reason.
(b) The Scriptures.
(c) Jesus' request.
(d) The views of any religion.

8. What are the twelve apostles intended to represent?
(a) The kingdoms of the world during Jesus' day.
(b) Each of the twelve tribes of Israel.
(c) The various races found around the world.
(d) Each of Jesus' family members.

9. What are the sacraments also intended to improve?
(a) The extent and intensity of intimacy with God.
(b) The love one has for God.
(c) The Love one has for each other.
(d) The understanding of God's rules.

10. How can others be brought into belief?
(a) Through prayer.
(b) Through education and exposure to Christ's teachings and miracles.
(c) Through the Holy Spirit.
(d) Through education.

11. Why is the power of forgiveness offered by Jesus and the Apostles so profound?
(a) Forgiveness is easy to give.
(b) Forgiveness is a strange concept for people to understand.
(c) Forgiveness can sometimes be difficult.
(d) Forgiveness is the best gift one can give.

12. Why have a number of these people dedicated some of their time?
(a) To fulfill the request to create a new high quality edition of the catechism.
(b) It had been demanded of them by the Pope.
(c) They had nothing better to do.
(d) They received a sign from God.

13. During what is it decided that there is a need to generate an updated version of the catechism?
(a) The Second Vatican Ecumenical Council.
(b) The Third Vatican Ecumenical Council.
(c) The First Vatican Ecumenical Council.
(d) The Fourth Vatican Ecumenical Council.

14. What does the Christ mean?
(a) Son.
(b) Father.
(c) Our Beloved.
(d) The Messiah.

15. What did the Jews offer to this Savior God?
(a) Love.
(b) Prayers of devotion.
(c) Animal sacrifices.
(d) Their first born.

Short Answer Questions

1. For Catholics what is necessary for someone to be a Christian?

2. Through liturgy, what happens to the People of God?

3. These types of interpretations are the _____________ senses of how the text is meant.

4. Why can this be trusted more than one's parents?

5. Once God's will and Spirit are recognized within one's life despite his often invisible state, what is the correct response?

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