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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. What about the creeds may inadvertently sow minor confusion?

2. Who is this book also designed to benefit?

3. Who worked on this book?

4. Where is baptism introduced?

5. How does baptism unite the People of God?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the seven sacraments?

2. What is one problem the English translation causes?

3. What is the purpose of this first chapter?

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

5. How does liturgy help those who perform these acts?

6. How are the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed presented?

7. What is the function of the Church?

8. Is the Church as the people of God limited to Catholics?

9. What deeper interpretation is provided regarding Jesus' title of Lord?

10. For whom is this book written?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The Lord's Prayer sums up the Gospel.

Part 1) What is the Gospel? How does the Lord's Prayer sum up the Gospel? Why is this important?

Part 2) What is the purpose of prayer, in general? How does it affect one's relationship with God?

Part 3) How can prayer, including the Lord's Prayer, be beneficial in one's life?

Essay Topic 3

A biography and other information about Jesus is provided.

Part 1) Describe the information provided about Jesus. Why does the Catechism provide this information?

Part 2) How might this information benefit the reader? How different might the benefits be for a Christian reader versus a non-Christian reader? Why?

Part 3) What does this information reveal about Jesus' power and influence, both in His day and today?

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