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1. Rosaries, relics, medals, crucifixes, scapulars are all examples of sacramentals.

True

False

Sacramentals are sacred signs or objects instituted by the Church to prepare people to receive the fruits of the sacraments and to sanctify different circumstances of their lives. Rosaries, relics, medals, crucifixes, and scapulars are all examples of sacramentals.

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Are You Smarter Than A Catholic 8th Grader? - Quiz

Catholic Faith preaches the profound love and forgiveness of God as well as the belief in the love and healing from God. This quiz tests your knowledge of... see morethe Catholic faith. Read the questions carefully and answer. These are questions are asked of Catholic 8th graders who are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation. So, let's try out the quiz. Good luck!
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2. The shamrock is a symbol of:

The pope and bishops in union with the Church

The Trinity - Father, Son & Holy Spirit

The virtues of faith, hope and charity

The three degrees of Holy Orders - deacon, priest & bishop

This is a classic symbol of the Holy Trinity. Three Persons and yet One Being.

Explanation

This is a classic symbol of the Holy Trinity. Three Persons and yet One Being.

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3. The Church not being able to ordain women to the priesthood is a doctrine of the faith that cannot be changed by the Church.

True

False

The ordination of men only was established by Jesus himself and the Church does not have the authority to change this.

Explanation

The ordination of men only was established by Jesus himself and the Church does not have the authority to change this.

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4. What are the 4 marks of the Church?

Prayer, love works and almsgiving

Faith, hope, love and charity

One, holy, catholic and apostolic

Temperance, justice, prudence and fortitude

Peace, love, charity and faith

The foundation of our Church is that it is one Body, established to give us holiness, it is universal and founded on the apostles.

Explanation

The foundation of our Church is that it is one Body, established to give us holiness, it is universal and founded on the apostles.

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5. Which sacraments(s) uses the Sacred Chrism oil?

Only Baptism & Confirmation

Only Baptism

Only Confirmation

Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders

None of the above

In the Catholic Church, the Sacred Chrism oil is used in three sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. These sacraments are rituals that are believed to confer grace and blessings upon the recipients.

Baptism: Sacred Chrism oil is used to anoint the newly baptized person, often by making the sign of the cross on their forehead.
Confirmation: The oil of chrism is also used in the sacrament of Confirmation, where it is again applied to the forehead of the person being confirmed.
Holy Orders: In the sacrament of Holy Orders, which is the ritual of ordaining priests, bishops, and deacons, the Sacred Chrism oil is used to anoint the hands of the ordinand.

These three sacraments are significant rituals in the Catholic Church, and the use of Sacred Chrism oil is an important part of their celebration.

Explanation

Baptism: Sacred Chrism oil is used to anoint the newly baptized person, often by making the sign of the cross on their forehead.
Confirmation: The oil of chrism is also used in the sacrament of Confirmation, where it is again applied to the forehead of the person being confirmed.
Holy Orders: In the sacrament of Holy Orders, which is the ritual of ordaining priests, bishops, and deacons, the Sacred Chrism oil is used to anoint the hands of the ordinand.

These three sacraments are significant rituals in the Catholic Church, and the use of Sacred Chrism oil is an important part of their celebration.

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6. The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception means:

Mary conceived Jesus immaculately in her womb, without the aid of a human father

Mary conceived Jesus immaculately in her womb, and he remained without sin

Mary was conceived immaculately in her mother's womb, without the aid of a human father

Mary was conceived immaculately in her mother's womb and was preserved from sin

Because of the Immaculate Conception is that Mary was able to live a sinless life.

Explanation

Because of the Immaculate Conception is that Mary was able to live a sinless life.

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7. Purgatory is:

A state of purification for people who die in the state of grace but who do not die with complete love for God

A temporary state where sincere people who do not die in the state of grace get a second chance to do good and thus avoid going to hell

A state of mild punishment for people who were not bad enough to go to hell and who were not good enough to go to heaven

A state of natural happiness where souls of unbaptized infants and morally good non-Christians will wait until they are judged on the Last Day

Souls in Purgatory have already been judged as worthy of heaven but are not yet in a state of purity in which they can be with God.

Explanation

Souls in Purgatory have already been judged as worthy of heaven but are not yet in a state of purity in which they can be with God.

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8. Priestly celibacy is a doctrine of the faith that cannot be changed by the Church.

True

False

Priestly celibacy is a discipline of the faith that the Church may change if it wishes. There are no plans to change this discipline, however, as celibate priests are best able to serve the People of God.

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9. The consecration of the Eucharist:

Can be performed by a Catholic priest/bishop or by a priest/bishop of an Eastern Orthodox church

Can be performed by a Catholic priest/bishop only if he celebrates Mass with at least two witnesses

Can be performed by Catholic priests/bishops and Anglican priests/bishops so long as they have the proper intention and pronounce the correct words of consecration

Can be performed by a Catholic priest/bishop but in emergency situations can be performed by a deacon

Both the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches recognize the validity of the priesthood and celebrate the 7 sacraments. Priests can celebrate Mass alone and deacons can only assist at the Mass.

Explanation

Both the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches recognize the validity of the priesthood and celebrate the 7 sacraments. Priests can celebrate Mass alone and deacons can only assist at the Mass.

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10. There are 7 holy days of obligation in the United States

True

False

In the United States, the Catholic Church designates six holy days of obligation, not seven. These are days on which Catholics are required to attend Mass, in addition to Sundays. These holy days are:

The Feast of Mary, the Mother of God (January 1st)

Ascension Thursday (40 days after Easter)

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15th)

All Saints' Day (November 1st)

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8th)

Christmas Day (December 25th)

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11. In the Mass

Jesus is symbolized by the bread and wine from the moment of consecration onward

Jesus is spiritually present along with the bread and wine once the consecration has occurred

Jesus is spiritually present when the community gathers in prayer under the leadership of the priest and ceases to be spiritually present when the priest leaves the sanctuary

Jesus is really and truly present, and the bread and wine are not present, after the consecration

None of the above

The bread and wine cease to be present in their essence or substance after the consecration. Jesus is really and truly present, though the mere appearances of bread and wine remain.

Explanation

The bread and wine cease to be present in their essence or substance after the consecration. Jesus is really and truly present, though the mere appearances of bread and wine remain.

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12. The sacrament of anointing of the sick can be celebrated by:

Only the bishop

A bishop or priest

A bishop, priest or deacon

Normally by a bishop, priest or deacon but a layman can celebrate it in an emergency

Because the Anointing of the Sick includes confession it can only be celebrated by a priest/bishop

Explanation

Because the Anointing of the Sick includes confession it can only be celebrated by a priest/bishop

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13. Which of the following is NOT a cardinal virtue?

Prudence

Charity

Fortitude

Justice

Charity is a theological virtue. Temperance is the 4th cardinal virtue

Explanation

Charity is a theological virtue. Temperance is the 4th cardinal virtue

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14. A deacon is:

Someone who cannot celebrate Mass because the bishop has not given him permission

A layman who may distribute Communion, marry people, baptize babies, and wear vestments

A man who has received the first degree of holy orders

Forbidden to hear confessions and give absolution except in emergency situations and in the absence of a priest

Both B and C

A deacon is not a layman rather is a clergy. They cannot celebrate Mass or hear confessions. Deacon is the first degree of Holy Orders

Explanation

A deacon is not a layman rather is a clergy. They cannot celebrate Mass or hear confessions. Deacon is the first degree of Holy Orders

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15. The truths, beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith are known as:

Teachings

Catechism

Tradition

Doctrine

Traditions are the elements of our faith that have been given us from Christ down through the bishops to the present day Church

Explanation

Traditions are the elements of our faith that have been given us from Christ down through the bishops to the present day Church

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16. The sacrament of confession:

Must include a confession of all your sins committed in order to be valid

Must be received by all Catholic adults at least once a year

Must be received before receiving Communion by anyone guilty of a mortal sin since his last confession

All of the above

You are only required to confess those sins you remember. You are not required to go to confession once a year but should make use of the sacrament as often as possible. You are forbidden to receive communion in a state of mortal sin and must go to confession first.

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