Christian Theology Quiz

The Church's living teaching office, composed of the Pope and the bishops in union with him.

A senior Christian clergyman who is in charge of a diocese and has the authority to ordain others.

A Christian who is not ordained.

The day the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and Mary, marking the birth of the Church.

The action of setting someone or something apart for God's special use.

The original witnesses and followers of Jesus who directly experienced his life, teachings, and miracles.

The story of God's saving action in human history, from the beginning of time to the end, revealing God's love and plan for humanity.

Using reason and observation of the natural world to discover evidence of God's existence and attributes.

Those who recognize that everything good they have comes from God and are humble in their reliance on him.

The inherent desire within each person for truth, love, and happiness that only God can fully satisfy.

An action is considered moral when it is performed with full knowledge of its consequences, consent of the person performing it, and the matter of the action is serious or important.

A call from God to a specific way of life, work, or situation.

The Eucharist is considered a cornerstone of prayer because it represents the most intimate and complete act of communion with God.

Prayer can be understood as a sincere and heartfelt request for help or a way to express gratitude.

The General Judgment refers to the final judgment at the end of time when all of human history will be revealed, and Jesus will separate the good from the bad.

The belief that God is one, but exists as three distinct Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Jesus's journey from his Passion (suffering), Death on the cross, Resurrection, and Ascension into Heaven.

The doctrine that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human, with two natures united in one Person.

The belief that there is only one God.

The belief that God became human through the incarnation of Jesus Christ.

The inherent worth and value of each person, given by God. It means we were created good, and are destined for eternal life and glory.

The ability to make choices, good or bad. We are not robots, we have the freedom to choose our actions.

Jesus' teachings about the Kingdom of God. He used stories to illustrate God's love and how to live a righteous life.

The beginning, the story of creation found in the first book of the Bible, Genesis.

The Fall of Adam and Eve, which resulted in sin entering the world, causing separation from God. We need God's grace to be redeemed.

The second coming of Jesus Christ at the end of time.

Faith, hope, and charity. These virtues guide us towards a loving relationship with God and others.

Behavior that demonstrates high moral standards.

A state of eternal separation from God caused by rejecting His love.

The greatest commandment emphasizes that love is the core of our relationship with God and our neighbor.

Miracles that involved healing physical ailments, such as illnesses or injuries.

These are miracles that involved the control or manipulation of natural elements, like water or the weather.

Miracles where Jesus expelled evil spirits from people.

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called synoptic gospels because their accounts of Jesus' life and teachings are similar.

Baptism is the sacrament where we are welcomed into the Christian faith.

The Church is the community of people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized, and follow his teachings.

Bethlehem is the town where Jesus was born.

The symbol for St John's Gospel is the eagle. This symbol represents the soaring heights of John's theology and the Holy Spirit.

The keys of the kingdom were given to Peter by Jesus. This represents Peter's authority to lead the Church and make decisions about faith.

The first Gospel written was the Gospel of Mark. This Gospel emphasizes Jesus's action and power.

The Church's unity is a reflection of Jesus' desire for his followers to be one, like he and the Father are one.

The Church is holy because it's united to God, who is holy. This holiness is a gift, not a human achievement.

The Church is Catholic because it's universal, extending to all people, every place, and all time. This means anyone can join and be part of the Church.

The Church is Apostolic because it's founded on the apostles and their mission. It continues their work of spreading the Gospel.

The study of the 'last things,' including death, judgment, Heaven, and Hell.

These virtues are the foundation of a good moral life, guiding us to live in harmony with God and others.

The Mass is a sacred celebration of the Eucharist where Jesus is truly present in the assembly, the priest, the Eucharist, and the Word of God.

These sacraments help us to serve God and others in our lives.

These sacraments are about receiving healing from God.

"Abba" is a Hebrew word that means "Father" and is often used by Jesus in prayer to express his close relationship with God.