Old Testament Covenants Quiz

A person who denies that God exists, both in theory and practice. Atheism is considered a sin against the virtue of religion.

The books containing the truth of God's Revelation. These books were written by human writers inspired by the Holy Spirit.

A person who received the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. They are shepherds of a particular church and successors of the Apostles.

A Greek translation of the Hebrew Messiah, which means 'anointed one'. It was the name of Jesus, who fulfilled the role of priest, prophet, and King by being the Messiah, also known as 'Christ'.

A solemn agreement or contract between people or between God and people, holding them to a specific course of action.

The teachings and traditions of the Church transmitted from the time of the Apostles. This includes both the Bible and Church teachings.

Relating to or proceeding directly from God.

The way God communicates with humankind, which includes actions and words, most importantly the sending of his Son, Jesus Christ.

The central mystery of the Christian faith; there are Three Divine Persons in one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The assumption of a human nature by Jesus Christ, God’s eternal Son, who became man in order to save humankind from sin. The term literally means “being made flesh.”

Worshipping something or someone other than the true God.

The belief in one all-powerful God. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are the three great monotheistic religions.

The knowledge of the existence of God and his basic attributes that can be derived by human reason while reflecting on the created order.

The official teaching authority of the Church. Christ bestowed the right and power to teach in his name on Peter and the Apostles and their successors. The Magisterium is the bishops in communion with the successor of Peter, the bishop of Rome (the pope).

The rising of Jesus from the dead on the third day after his Death on the Cross. Jesus was able to conquer death because he is God.

The written transmission of the Church’s Gospel message found in the Church’s teaching, life, and worship. It is faithfully preserved, handed down, and interpreted by the Church’s Magisterium.

The official list of inspired books of the Bible. Catholics list forty-six Old Testament books and twenty-seven New Testament books in their canon.

The process used by scholars to discover the literal meaning of the biblical text.

A foundational event in the history of the Chosen People that occurred when Moses led the Hebrews out of Egypt and slavery.

A term for non-Jews.

A Benedictine prayer tradition of “sacred reading”; its intent is for the person praying to meet God through the Scriptures.

The official public worship of the Church. The liturgy is first Christ's work of Redemption, and of his continuing work of Redemption as he pours out his blessings through the sacraments. The Holy Spirit enlightens our faith and encourages us to respond.

The meaning conveyed by the words of Scripture and discovered by exegesis, following the rules of sound interpretation. (CCC, 116).

A theologian of the first eight centuries of Christianity whose teachings made a lasting mark on the Church.

The participation of the People of God in the work of the Trinity

The prayer of the Church at specific times of the day, also known as the Divine Office

The process of sharing stories and other important information by word of mouth

People trained to write using the earliest forms of writing before literacy was widespread

A conference of bishops from around the world called by St. John XXIII to consider the Church in the modern world, held from 1962 to 1965

A second-century BC Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible made at Alexandria, Egypt. The term comes from a Latin word meaning "seventy" for the legendary seventy scholars who worked on the translation.

St. Jerome's fourth-century translation of the Bible from Greek into the common language of the people of his day, Latin.

A Greek word meaning "teaching". In a Christian context, it refers to the earliest known writing in Christianity aside from the New Testament

The initial sign of the very good news that God did not abandon humanity, and that Jesus would someday destroy sin and death.

The covenant God made with his Chosen People through Moses on Mount Sinai, which bound God and his people in a loving union and gave the Israelites the Law.

The portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant during their travels in the desert.

A name to describe 'fathers of the faith,' male rulers, elders, or leaders.

The Ten Commandments summarize the Law and serve as its basic guide.

The descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel).

God's sacred name, revealed to Moses; it means 'I am who I am' or 'I AM' and is never pronounced by Jews.

The Holy Spirit guided the human authors to use their individual skills and talents to communicate the truths that God wanted his people to know.

The promise by God to make Israel his chosen people, requiring obedience to the Law.

A promise of an everlasting kingdom through David's lineage, foreshadowing the coming of the Messiah.

A promise of salvation and eternal life through Jesus, fulfilled through his death and resurrection.

A record of a person's lineage, tracing ancestry through generations.

A statement of religious beliefs and principles.