Question

ap: select the best answer in the following questions (/10)

1. the catechism of the catholic church looks at four major areas of the catholic faith: which one is incorrect?

a) christian prayer
b) the sacramental life of the church
c) major beliefs of our faith tradition
d) the rules of the old testament
e) how jesus intended us to live in relationship with others

1. the name “jesus” means : (select 2)

a) yahweh
b) god saves
c) the anointed one

1. indicate 3 names and titles of jesus from your worksheet: (name 3) hint : remember the worksheet
2. how do humans increase most in grace?

a) being a prophet
b) using the sacraments
c) saying prayers

1. which statement is correct regarding jesus?

a) jesus performs miracles of healing & raises the dead
b) jesus fulfills prophecies & foretells future
c) dares to explain & add to god’s teaching
d) a & b only are true
e) a & b & c are all true

1. a solemn promise between people is referred to as :

a) a covenant
b) a theologian
c) historical sources
d) a commandment
d) canon

1. two historical sources to confirm that jesus was a historical person are:

a) covenants
b) non - biblical
c) non - christian
d) the gospels
e) the old testament
choose 2 correct answers.

Explanation:

1. In Catholic faith, the sacraments are a major aspect, not the rules of the Old Testament which are more about the pre - Christian Jewish law. So the incorrect one is a) Christian Prayer.
2. The name "Jesus" means "God Saves" (b). "Yahweh" is an Old Testament name for God and "The Anointed One" is a title related to the messianic concept.
3. Common names and titles of Jesus include "Son of God", "Messiah", "Lord".
4. Humans increase in grace by using the sacraments (b). Sacraments are seen as channels of God's grace in Catholicism.
5. Jesus is considered to be a prophet (a) and he performs miracles of healing and raises the dead (c), so a & b & c are true.
6. A solemn promise between people is a covenant (a).
7. The Gospels (d) are primary historical sources to confirm that Jesus was a historical person within a Christian context. Non - biblical and non - Christian sources can also be used but the Gospels are key Christian historical sources.

Answer:

1. a) Christian Prayer
2. b) God Saves
3. Son of God, Messiah, Lord
4. b) using the sacraments
5. e) a & b & c are all true
6. a) a covenant
7. d) the Gospels