St. Pius X Church – Faith Formation

1

Multiple Choice

Jesus provided a basic structure for the Church by _______.

B. building the first church building in Jerusalem C. explaining that the Church should be built on rocky ground, not on sand D. dying and rising for our salvation A. choosing the Twelve, training them for leadership, and placing Peter as their head

2

Multiple Choice

The word church means _______.

B. convocation D. advocate A. universal C. Christ

3

Multiple Choice

The Church is _______.

C. A and B together B. the goal of God's plan, because the people of the Church come together to help make the Kingdom of God present A. the means of God's plan, because the people of the Church are the disciples of Christ, who witness to Christ and his message D. none of the above

4

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to say that the Church herself is a sacrament?

C. The Church is the Bride of Christ. B. The Church is both a sign and a cause of God's grace and saving power in the world. A. Only the Church administers all Seven Sacraments instituted by Christ. D. The Church is holy.

5

Multiple Choice

Why do we call the Church the Body of Christ?

B. Jesus is the head of the Church, his Body. A. Just as a body is one, yet has many parts, so also does the Church represent many people united in Christ. D. all of the above C. Every person in the Church is necessary and brings important gifts.

6

Multiple Choice

A charism is _______.

A. a compelling and engaging person B. the chair of Saint Peter D. a special kind of leader in a religious community C. a special grace of the Holy Spirit, given to the members of the Church for the good of the Church and the world

7

Multiple Choice

Why do we call the Church the Temple of the Holy Spirit?

C. all of the above B. This title emphasizes the important role of the Holy Spirit in leading the Church to holiness. A. Just as the Temple in the Old Testament was a place where God was present in a special way, the Holy Spirit is present in a special way in the Church. D. none of the above

8

Multiple Choice

The Church encourages all of us to holiness in many ways, including _______.

A. raising up examples of women and men who have lived especially holy lives, in the process called canonization C. speaking infallibly on all subjects D. making Latin her official language B. appointing clergy to lead us to special knowledge

9

Multiple Choice

The word catholic means

D. one B. holy C. universal or comprehensive A. Church

10

Multiple Choice

Apostolic Succession means that _______.

C. the special role entrusted by Christ to his followers did not end with their death D. all of the above B. the authority of the Apostles is passed on from one bishop to another in the Sacrament of Holy Orders A. the Catholic Church continues to be led by the Apostles through their successors, the Pope and the college of bishops

11

Short Answer

Identify the four Marks of the Catholic Church, and briefly explain what each tells us about the Church and her mission.

The Catholic Faith Handbook

Chapter 13: The Mission of the Catholic Church