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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. According to the Catholic Church the reason for what the Jews are doing is what?

2. People are advised to have the view of _____________________.

3. What do religious teachers continue?

4. Why is the New Testament affirmed as the continuation of the Old Testament?

5. What sacraments pertain most directly to Jesus, the Church and the worshiper of God?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do people have the capacity to come to knowledge of God?

2. Is the Church as the people of God limited to Catholics?

3. What is liturgy?

4. What is meant by ecclesia?

5. What is meant by everlasting life?

6. Who is the Savior God in Judaism?

7. What are two symbols of the Church that are described?

8. What is found in the articles in this chapter?

9. What deeper interpretation is provided regarding Jesus' title of Lord?

10. To what must one submit? What examples are given of those who have been submissive?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

The Eucharist is an important act in the Catholic Church.

Part 1) What is the Eucharist in the Catholic Church? Why is it often called by other names, such as Holy Communion?

Part 2) Why is this the one sacrament that is not open to outsiders? What is the purpose of this?

Part 3) Do you believe only Catholics should participate in Holy Communion? Why or why not?

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