Grade 9 Religion Exam Study Guide PDF

Grade 9 Religion Exam Study Guide Unit 1: Introduction to the Bible and Bible Skills Key Questions: ​ What are the first five books of the Bible? ○​ Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. ​ What does “Testament” mean? ○​ It means "Covenant" or promise. The Old Tes...

Grade 9 Religion Exam Study Guide Unit 1: Introduction to the Bible and Bible Skills Key Questions: ​ What are the first five books of the Bible? ○​ Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. ​ What does “Testament” mean? ○​ It means "Covenant" or promise. The Old Testament is about God's covenant with Israel, and the New Testament is about the fulfillment of this covenant through Jesus Christ. ​ Who is the true author of the Bible? ○​ God is the true author, working through human writers. ​ How is the Bible divided? ○​ The Bible is divided into two parts: the Old Testament (before Christ) and the New Testament (the life and teachings of Jesus Christ). Unit 2: Covenant and Creation Key Topics: ​ Creation stories teach that God created humanity in His image. ​ The Covenant is a sacred promise/agreement between God and His people. Key Questions: ​ What is the story of Abraham’s covenant with God? ○​ God promised Abraham land, descendants, and blessings to all nations. Abraham demonstrated his faith by being willing to sacrifice his son Isaac, showing his trust in God’s promise. Unit 3: From Slavery to Freedom Key Concepts: ​ Original Sin: Humanity's fallen state from Adam and Eve’s disobedience. ​ Mortal Sin: A serious sin that breaks one’s relationship with God. ​ Venial Sin: A lesser sin that weakens but doesn't break one's relationship with God.  ​ The Ten Commandments: Moral laws given to Moses. Key Questions: ​ Moses and the Exodus: ○​ Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, and God gave him the Ten Commandments to guide His people. ​ How can you obey two of the Commandments in your life? ○​ “You shall not bear false witness”: Be truthful in relationships. ○​ “Honor your father and mother”: Respect and care for your parents. Unit 4: Encountering God Key Topics: ​ Beatitudes: Teach how to live a Christ-like life. ​ Incarnation: God becoming human in Jesus Christ. ​ Paschal Mystery: The suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. Key Questions: ​ What are Jesus' Two Great Commandments? ○​ Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. ○​ Love your neighbor as yourself. ​ How can we experience the Kingdom of God on earth? ○​ By living according to Jesus' teachings, seeking justice, peace, and love in the world. ​ How do the Gospels portray Jesus? ○​ As a teacher, healer, and savior who fulfills God's promises. Unit 5: Justice & Wisdom Key Topics: ​ Christ-like Love: Unconditional love, demonstrated by forgiving others. ​ Virtues: Habits that lead us to a moral and good life. ​ Seven Capital Sins: Examples of vices, such as gluttony, pride, and greed. Key Questions: ​ What makes a decision moral? ○​ A moral decision respects God, others, and oneself, aligning with God’s will.  ​ How does Jesus model friendship? ○​ Jesus shows the greatest love through sacrifice for His friends, as seen in John 15:13: “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” ​ What is an example of Christ-like Love? ○​ Helping those in need, such as giving to the poor without expecting anything in return. Parables Reading: The Speck and The Log (Matthew 7:1-5) ​ Which Beatitudes apply to this parable? ○​ “Blessed are the pure in heart” encourages self-reflection and addressing one’s own faults before judging others. ​ How do Christ-like Love statements relate to this parable? ○​ “Do not judge others” emphasizes compassion and understanding, showing humility in how we treat others. Key Definitions: ​ Three Levels of Love: ○​ Agape: Selfless, unconditional love; best example is Jesus. ○​ Philia: Friendship and mutual respect. ○​ Eros: Romantic attraction. ​ Chastity: Deep reverence for God and respect for oneself and others. ​ Sin: ○​ Mortal Sin: A grave act that breaks one’s relationship with God. ○​ Venial Sin: A lesser sin that weakens the relationship with God. ​ Beatitudes: Guidelines for living a Christ-like life. ​ Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Exam Breakdown: ​ Part A: Knowledge (20 marks) ○​ Multiple Choice (15 minutes). ​ Part B: Thinking (15 marks) ○​ Matching (30 minutes). ​ Part C: Communication (15 marks) ○​ Short Answer (25 minutes). ​ Part D: Application (20 marks) ○​ Long Answer (20 minutes). Final Tips: ​ Review your tests, assignments, and class materials. ​ Study the parables, moral teachings, and real-life applications. ​ Practice answering questions in paragraph form. ​ Focus on examples of Christ-like Love and how you can demonstrate them in your life. Good luck on your exam! God bless!