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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Those born within the Catholic faith are most likely to have a Confirmation rite when they are _____________.
(a) An adult.
(b) A small child.
(c) An infant.
(d) An adolescent.

2. What is Christian prayer?
(a) A plea to God for help.
(b) An offering to God at night or at mass.
(c) Something said once a day.
(d) An attitude and a relationship between God and the one praying.

3. Why is oil used during Confirmation?
(a) It is luxurious and functional.
(b) It is preferred by those being confirmed.
(c) It has a nice smell.
(d) It is easy to come by.

4. How can concupiscence be seen most positively?
(a) It provides each particular individual with a unique set of challenges so that life need not be too boring or lazy with respect to personal development and intimacy with God.
(b) It provides each individual with the strength to live a sinless life.
(c) It provides an act that a believer can perform to be drawn closer to God.
(d) It provides each individual with proof that angels do exist.

5. What is the sixth commandment?
(a) Thou shalt not steal.
(b) Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
(c) The prohibition against adultery.
(d) Thou shalt not covet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Such a choice to not marry would preclude what?

2. Is there a difference in the way Confirmation is done by the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church?

3. What is the special role and function of this prayer?

4. What is a quality or attitude that is helpful when praying?

5. What follows Confession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who initiates the relationship between God and man? What does this represent?

2. What is said about Confirmation?

3. What is meant by social justice?

4. What is beatitude? Why is this good?

5. What happens after one is baptized, regarding sin?

6. What is Christian prayer?

7. What is meant by confession?

8. What is the First Commandment?

9. What does the Catechism say about the Eucharist?

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

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