St. Pius X Church – Faith Formation

1

Multiple Choice

The Sacraments of Healing concern _______.

C. physical and mental healing B. physical and spiritual healing D. physical healing A. physical, mental, and spiritual healing

2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following Scripture passages provides the basis for the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation?

B. the Parable of the Prodigal Son D. all of the above A. Jesus' forgiveness of the woman caught in adultery C. Jesus' forgiveness of the soldiers who nailed him to the cross

3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the common way to practice the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation today?

B. Communal prayer and Scripture reading are followed by individual, private confessions and absolution. D. none of the above C. either of the above A. The person seeking forgiveness meets only with the priest in private confession.

4

Multiple Choice

Absolution refers to _______.

C. the priest's forgiveness of sins in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation B. the absolute sorrow one must feel to receive the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation A. the absolute requirement to confess every sin D. the absolute privacy and confidentiality in confession

5

Multiple Choice

All of the following are different names used for the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation except _______.

A. Sacrament of Absolution D. Sacrament of Forgiveness C. Sacrament of Confession B. Sacrament of Conversion

6

Multiple Choice

All of the following are effects of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick except _______.

D. that it prepares someone for death B. that it miraculously heals all who receive the Sacrament C. that it unites a person's suffering to the Passion of Christ A. that it gives God's special grace to those suffering from grave illness or old age

7

Multiple Choice

When should someone contact a priest or bishop to request the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick for an individual?

B. when the individual is seriously ill C. when the individual is preparing for a serious medical procedure A. when the individual is near death D. all of the above

8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the actual rite of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?

A. The priest pours water over the individual's forehead and says, 'Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.' B. The priest anoints the sick person on the forehead and hands with the Oil of the Sick and then says a prayer of healing. D. The priest lays hands on the person. C. The priest provides the Eucharist to the individual.

9

Multiple Choice

Who can administer the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?

B. a bishop C. anyone, in cases of emergency A. a priest D. A and B but not C

10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describe Jesus' institution of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?

D. Jesus did not institute the Sacrament; the Second Vatican Council did. C. The Risen Jesus appeared to the disciples and invited Thomas to touch the wounds in his hands and side. B. Jesus healed many individuals who had faith in him and he invited his disciples into his healing ministry. A. Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding at Cana.

11

Short Answer

What three essential actions of the penitent are necessary to receive the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation? What is the essential action of the priest in this Sacrament? In your own experience or opinion, why is this Sacrament important?

The Catholic Faith Handbook

Chapter 21: Sacraments of Healing