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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. People are advised to have the view of _____________________.

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

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

4. What are the twelve apostles intended to represent?

5. Is the Church as the people of God specified as being limited to Catholics?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is meant by ecclesia?

2. What do the twelve apostles represent?

3. What is the purpose of this first chapter?

4. What is the purpose of the sacraments?

5. How did baptism begin?

6. To what must one submit? What examples are given of those who have been submissive?

7. For whom is this book written?

8. What is one problem the English translation causes?

9. What are the seven sacraments?

10. Who is the author of this book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Life after death is discussed.

Part 1) What does the Church say about life after death? What steps are involved? How are these steps known?

Part 2) How does the afterlife mentioned in this book compare to other religions and cultures? Why is the chance of life after death important to humanity?

Part 3) What are your own thoughts about life after death? What are your opinions and beliefs based on?

Essay Topic 2

There are many symbols of the Church.

Part 1) What are four of these symbols? What do they represent?

Part 2) What is the purpose for having symbols? How do they benefit believers?

Part 3) Are symbols necessary for the Church? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

This book discusses the Church's view of other faiths.

Part 1) What other faiths does the book discuss? What does it say about these faiths?

Part 2) Compare Christianity to both of these other faiths. Are you surprised by the Catholic view of other faiths? Why or why not?

Part 3) Based on what you have read in this book, can believers of these other faiths find salvation? Why or why not?

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