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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 is done in an effort to better know Jesus?

2. What are the twelve apostles intended to represent?

3. What is the definition of ecclesia?

4. What does the Hebrew spelling of YHWH when properly translated actually say?

5. The meaning of Jesus is in what language?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two symbols of the Church that are described?

2. Why do people have the capacity to come to knowledge of God?

3. What is meant by ecclesia?

4. For whom is this book written?

5. What is the purpose of this first chapter?

6. What is another problem with the English translation?

7. Who is the Savior God in Judaism?

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

9. What is liturgy?

10. What does the Catechism say about the faith one should have in God, compared to his own parents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Confirmation is discussed.

Part 1) What is confirmation? What takes place during this rite?

Part 2) What is the purpose of confirmation? How does it prepare one for life in the Church?

Part 3) How does baptism lead to confirmation? What steps must take place between the two?

Part 4) How does this sacrament mark someone? What is meant by this mark?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Catholicism believes in the Holy Trinity.

Part 1) What is the Holy Trinity? What do Catholics believe about the Holy Trinity?

Part 2) Would you say this is a common belief among Christians? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does belief in this Trinity affect one's view of God and Jesus? Why?

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