Identify the doctrine defined by the Nicene Creed - ANS The Trinity: Father, Son, and Spirit
Jesus´ death on the cross may be understood theologically - ANS All of the above-each
theology complements the others (As a sacrifice, A ransom/redemption, A revelation)
The resurrection of Jesus - ANS Is a historically verified manifestation of Christ that helped the
early community of believers coalesce.
The second coming of Jesus - ANS Was expected to happen very soon by the first Christians
The study of the Church is called - ANS Ecclesiology
The first Christians were - ANS Greeks
The idea of Christian community (ecclesia) emerged from - ANS Classical Greek Democracy
According to Vatican II the Church is - ANS Identical to the ´Kingdom of God´
The word ´catholic´ literally means - ANS Universal
Modern theological understandings of the Church stress the Pauline symbol of the Church as -
ANS The Body of Christ
The term ´grace' literally means - ANS Gift
The doctrine of creation - ANS in the Roman Catholic understanding, has this implication, All
creation is dependent upon God
Moral Theology focuses on - ANS The implications of faith for the way we live
´Sin' according to Catholic teaching - ANS All of these (An offense against reason, truth, and
right conscience/requires freedom/A consequence of concupiscence)
´´Original sin´´ means - ANS That our inherited human nature is destitute of grace and is
inclining us to sin.
Roman Catholic teaching on social justice is based on - ANS The dignity of each person,
created in the image of God, as taught in Scripture
, Roman Catholic social teaching includes reflection on the special responsibility of government
to protect the poor - ANS True
Which of the following statements best reflects Vatican II´s document Nostra Aetate - ANS
Christianity reflects the fullness of God´s revelation, but has much to learn from other religions
Christians believe that Jesus Christ is - ANS Fully human and fully divine.
Jesus' death on the cross may be understood theologically as - ANS A sacrifice, which takes
away sins, a ransom or redemption, which buys us back from slavery, and a revelation of God's
infinite love for us.
The resurrection of Jesus - ANS is a historically verified manifestation of Christ that helped the
early community of believers coalesce.
The second coming of Jesus - ANS was expected to happen very soon by the first Christians.
The study of the Church is called - ANS Ecclesiology.
The first Christians were - ANS Jews.
The idea of Christian community (ecclesia emerged from) - ANS Jewish synagogue practices.
According to the Vatican II the church is - ANS A sacrament of salvation and Christ's mysterious
presence for the world.
The word "Catholic" literally means - ANS Universal.
Modern theological understandings of the Church stress the Pauline symbol of the Church as -
ANS The body of Christ.
The term "grace" literally means - ANS Gift.
The recent Church Council that significantly changed the understanding and practice of the
Sacraments today - ANS Vatican II.
According to Catholic tradition - ANS the human person may be described as, incarnate spirit.
i.e., a soul that is intrinsically embodied.
Moral theology focuses on - ANS The implications of faith for the way we live.
Sin according to catholic teaching - ANS is an offense against reason, truth, and right
conscience, requires freedom, and is a consequence of concupiscence (a willful inclination
toward unwholesome desires).
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