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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. Within what is freedom of choice present?

2. To what is this last section devoted entirely?

3. What is a Rite of Confession designed to do?

4. The Catechism defines the source of strife within marriages as being what?

5. What kind of bond is the matrimonial bond in Catholicism?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what is this chapter devoted?

2. To what does the Third Commandment pertain?

3. What is another part of Confession?

4. What does the Lord's Prayer contain? What is the importance of this prayer?

5. What contradiction exists regarding the fall of the angels?

6. What does the article say about the notion of conversion of heart?

7. What is beatitude? Why is this good?

8. What is the significance of water?

9. Why is the greatest moral virtue needed in those who wield public authority?

10. What is said about Confirmation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several points are made about the Holy Scriptures and interpretation of the Holy Scriptures.

Part 1) What are the Holy Scriptures? What points are made about them? How does the Catechism suggest interpreting them successfully?

Part 2) How might the set-up of this book help one to better understand the Holy Scriptures?

Part 3) Do you believe the Holy Scriptures can be interpreted successfully? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Several creeds are described and discussed.

Part 1) What is a creed? What are these creeds? Why are these creeds discussed?

Part 2) How do these creeds cause some confusion? What role does the Catechism regarding this confusion?

Part 3) Compare both creeds. What do they have in common? What is unique about each? Are they both necessary and/or equal? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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