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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. Such a choice to not marry would preclude what?

2. What is the sixth commandment?

3. The Church reminds readers during the Lord's Prayer of Jesus' teaching that everyone can be and must be what?

4. With what does matrimony provide individuals?

5. Through practicing what virtues can Christians come closer to understanding how to serve God?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is beatitude? Why is this good?

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

3. What is said about Confirmation?

4. What is the Second Commandment?

5. What is said about Matrimony?

6. What is meant by "Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbor?"

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

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

9. What is the purpose of Baptism?

10. What are the sin-like behaviors of the baptized called? What is the purpose of it?

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

Faith is discussed.

Part 1) What is meant by faith? Why is it required? For what is it required?

Part 2) Why might faith be a difficult concept to grasp? How might one benefit from faith?

Part 3) What does the discussion of faith in relation to science reveal about the writers of the Catechism? Might this gain them more or less respect from critics? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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