Are You Smarter Than A Catholic 8th Grader?

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

Explanation

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:

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.

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?

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?

Explanation

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.
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6. The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception means:

Explanation

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

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7. Purgatory is:

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.

Explanation

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:

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

Explanation

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

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:

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?

Explanation

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

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14. A deacon is:

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:

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:

Explanation

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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Rosaries, relics, medals, crucifixes, scapulars are all examples of...
The shamrock is a symbol of:
The Church not being able to ordain women to the priesthood is a...
What are the 4 marks of the Church?
Which sacraments(s) uses the Sacred Chrism oil?
The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception means:
Purgatory is:
Priestly celibacy is a doctrine of the faith that cannot be changed by...
The consecration of the Eucharist:
There are 7 holy days of obligation in the United States
In the Mass
The sacrament of anointing of the sick can be celebrated by:
Which of the following is NOT a cardinal virtue?
A deacon is:
The truths, beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith are known as:
The sacrament of confession:
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