Name: 8 th Grade Religion: Final Review Packet 2013 Purpose: This exam is also cumulative. By now you know what that means. Every standard will be assessed, and the exam will also be divided by standard, which makes things quite simple, don t you think? Scripture: Can you recognize and use God s revelation in Sacred Scripture as a resource in your life? I hope so! 1. The 2 major divisions of the Catholic Bible are: Old Testament, New Testament 2. About how old was Jeremiah when God called him? About 12 a. In Jeremiah 1:5 we read that, before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you. What does this mean for YOU today? YOU are formed, gifted and called by God to do something really important & special! 3. Define covenant : a promise or contract between two parties a. What was God s covenant with Abraham? He would be the father of many nations. His descendants would number as the stars in the sky. i. FYI: Abraham is the faith ancestor of Jews, Christians & Muslims 4. In Old Testament times, covenants were sealed in: blood a. What happened to people who broke a covenant? They would die b. When Isaac asked Abraham, where is the lamb for the holocaust what did Abraham reply? God himself will provide the lamb for the holocaust c. With what were the Israelites to mark their doorposts & lintels? blood d. Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God? He offered himself as the unblemished lamb, the holocaust for our sins. He died to take the punishment for our not fulfilling our end of the covenant with God. e. What did Jesus mean by this is the blood of the new covenant? Old Testament covenants were sealed in the blood of sacrificial animals. Jesus renewed the covenant between God & the people with his own blood. 5. Is the book of Isaiah in the Old or New Testament? Old 6. Read Matthew 8:8. When do we say those words? After the Lamb of God, before receiving Communion. 7. The 4 Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John a. What else did Luke write besides his Gospel? Acts of the Apostles i. Why did he write that 2 nd book? To continue the story of salvation b. What was Luke s big message? Salvation is for everyone 8. Which 2 Gospels contain infancy narratives? Matthew and Luke 9. In the reference Matthew 12:4-16, to what does the number 12 refer? Chapter
a. To what does the 4-16 refer? verses b. There is a little a by the 4. What does that tell you? There is a crossreference to another scripture 10. Who wrote the epistles (letters)? Paul Why? To guide the people of the Churches that started in places where he had preached. 11. In what book of the Bible do we find the story of Saul s conversiton? Acts 12. FYI: the Bible is a living document, still relevant to us today. 13. Be able to say/recognize the SPX Prayer for Vocations Tradition: Can you recognize & use God s revelation in the Sacred Tradition of the Catholic Church? 1. What is an epiphany? a sudden revelation or understanding 2. Members of the Church, living and dead, are called: The communion of saints 3. Define creed : a formal statement of beliefs 4. The first Christians were: Jesus friends & family 5. The Holy Spirit came to the apostles at the feast of: Pentecost 6. Before that visit from the Holy Spirit, the apostles were: hiding in the locked room 7. Who preached to the multitude where 3000 were baptized that day? Peter 8. What was the advantage of early Christians being considered Jews? They were allowed to practice their religion without fear of persecution 9. People who were not Jewish were called: Gentiles 10. The word catholic means: universal 11. What was the diaspora, & how did it change the church? Diaspora means spreading out. During the diaspora, believers in Christ as the Messiah fled the persecutions in Rome and Jerusalem and fled to the far reaches of the empire, taking their faith with them! In their new homes, they began to share their faith with their new neighbors. This helped the early church to grow and prosper. 12. Who was Paul? As Saul, he persecuted the Christians. Called by Jesus on the road to Damascus, he was anointed by Ananaias, baptized, and sent to preach the Good News. a. True or False, Paul was a Jew and a Roman Citizen? True b. To whom did Paul generally preach? gentiles 13. What was the purpose of the Council of Jerusalem? To decide if gentiles had to become Jewish before they could be Christians. 14. Who made Christianity legal in 313AD? Constantine 15. Who made Christianity the official religion of the Holy Roman Empire? Theodosius 16. Who translated the Bible from Greek to Latin? St. Jerome a. This new translation was called the: Vulgate 17. The two saints we associate with the monastic movement: St. Basil & St. Benedict
18. FYI: the first Crusade was called by Pope Urban II. 19. Feudalism is a system of political organization based on: protections & loyalties 20. If you didn t want to be a serf anymore, your best strategy would be: death 21. True or False? During the Dark Ages, the Church fulfilled many government roles, like feeding the hungry and caring for the sick. True! 22. What was the official reason the first crusade was called? To make the Holy Land safe for Christian pilgrims 23. How did the Crusades change history? Crusaders returning to Europe brought back with them lots of learning that had been lost in the dark ages, like math, astronomy, medicine, architecture, literature, music, art, philosophy, science, etc. 24. True or False? Bishops were sometimes feudal lords. True 25. What was the Renaissance? The re-birth of learning and study that occurred when Crusaders returned from the Holy Land with new goods and ideas, and when it was peaceful enough to allow time for learning. 26. Francis Xavier was missionary to what part of the world? The East (India, China, Japan) 27. Describe some of the beliefs that set Catholics apart from other Christian faiths: transubstantiation (real presence of Christ in the bread & wine of the Eucharist), Pope as the official head of the Catholic Church. 28. FYI: Jesus could have climbed down off that cross any time he wanted to. He stayed for you. 29. What bird (symbol of the Holy Spirit) did Noah send out from the ark 3 times? Dove a. What type of plant did that bird bring back? Olive branch b. Why was that such a powerful symbol? It was a sign of life, that God would meet all the people s needs (food, shelter, healing, heat, light, etc) 30. Who is the current Pope? Francis I 31. Define heaven (unending happiness with God), hell (eternal separation from God) and purgatory (God giving you the time you need to let go of sin & ego and embrace his love and forgiveness). Liturgy, Sacrament & Prayer: Recognize & participate in the life of the Church through LSP 1. What is the purpose of a retreat? To focus on God without worldly distractions. a. Do you have to go away over night to retreat? No! A 3 minute prayer can be a retreat if you use that time & prayer to refocus on your relationship with God. 2. Define sacrament Rituals instituted by Christ to bring us grace. 3. How many Hail Mary s are in each decade of the Rosary? 10 4. What are the 4 types or rosary? Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, Luminous (Light)
5. The sacraments of initiation have not always been celebrated in the order of Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation. What was their original order? Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist 6. What are the 7 sacraments? Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, Holy Orders a. Which are the sacraments of initiation? Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist b. What does eucharist mean? c. What are the symbols of confirmation? Dove, fire i. What is the purpose of confirmation? Completes Baptism, strengthens Baptismal grace; confers actual graces & the special sacramental grace peculiar to this sacrament give a unique sacramental character. Chatechism p. 518. 1. What is the purpose of a Confirmation sponsor? Spiritual guide & advisor ii. What is the significance of taking a saint s name? Name change is a sign of status change (Saul/Paul, Simon/Peter, Abram/Abraham). Also, the saint whose name you choose becomes your special intercessor, and may represent gifts & talents you admire or a career to which you aspire. iii. List the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit wisdom, knowledge, right judgment, courage, fear of the Lord, reverence, wonder & awe d. What special feast is associated with the Holy Spirit? Pentecost 7. The 2 major parts of the Mass are: Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist 8. FYI: Christ is present at Mass in the Gospel, the Eucharist, and the People. 9. The purpose of the sacrament of Reconciliation is: to restore your relationship with God & your community 10. RICA stands for: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults a. The Period of Inquiry lasts how long? No set time period b. People in the RCIA program are initiated at what Mass? Easter Vigil c. What is a rite? a particular way of doing something d. Newly initiated people are called: neophytes Development of the Christian Person: Recognize and identify the baptismal call to dignity, relationship & service. 1. What is the Butterfly Effect and what does it have to do with Religion? Everything you do, matters! Your choices, actions, words, have far-reaching effects that you might not ever see. As disciples, we are called to live our vocational call. We have to have faith that our work makes a difference, even if we never see it. 2. List the various vocations to which one might be called. Marriage, Holy Orders, Single Life
3. How do you determine your vocation? Prayer, listen to your friends & family 4. At Baptism, the HS is given to you for you. At Confirmation, the HS is given to you for what reason? So you can bring holiness to others 5. Define sin knowing something is wrong, choosing it anyway, carrying it out 6. How do you inform your conscience? Reflect on your choices. Pray. Learn about what God wants us to do and be. a. What is the purpose of the sacrament of reconciliation? In other words, why is it important for you to both ask and grant forgiveness? 7. Why should you continue to learn about your faith even after confirmation? Your life will grow and change like you do. You ll need a deeper understanding for your faith to remain useful & relevant. 8. FYI: God gave us free will (the freedom to choose our own course of actions) and never takes that away. 9. Compare & contrast physical & emotional intimacy. Physical intimacy means knowing someone else s body & allowing yours to be known. Emotional intimacy means understanding someone else s thoughts, fears & feelings and sharing yours with someone else in return. 10. Define chastity Not having sex with anyone except your spouse 11. What are two reasons to choose chastity? To show you have self-control and discipline and can wait for something worthwhile. To show respect for your future spouse. It also means you avoid STD s 12. What are some of the qualities of healthy relationships? Trust, respect, communication, honor, common interests, forgiveness. 13. What does choosing a healthy lifestyle (RRW!) have to do with Religion? God gives us one body, one life, to use for the work He has called us to do. Harming or endangering our bodies is a rejection of his love and plan for us. Choosing healthful things affirms our acceptance of his love & plan 14. Why is the church against abortion, euthanasia & the death penalty? Those actions go against belief in the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. 15. Why is the church against human cloning & stem cell research? People are God s own creation, made in His image & likeness. Not spare parts or products to be bought/sold/traded.