Morality Final

The model for our love is God's love for us A. True B. False

A. True

The words spoken by a Penitent to a priest may never be revealed to another person. A. True B. False

A. True

An act of denying our true relationship with God is called ______. A. hierarchy B. doctrine C. sabotage D. blasphemy E. relinquish

D. blasphemy

Matthew 5:6 reads, 'Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for ______, for they will be filled.' A. righteousness B. equality C. God's grace D. meekness E. God's glory

A. righteousness

When you explore the meaning of the Ten Commandments, you will recognize from the ______ within you that they make eminent good sense. A. gifts B. natural law C. expression D. authority E. freedom

B. natural law

As Christians we must _____ when we come face to face with evil. A. judge and condemn others B. not remain silent C. seek gratitude D. all of the above E. a and b only

B. not remain silent

The pursuit of an idol may cause one to travel deeply into a self-imposed ______, resulting in pain. A. realization B. slavery C. rejection D. admonishment E. doubt

B. slavery

The Beatitudes appear in the Gospel(s) according to ______. A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. All the synoptic gospels E. Matthew and Luke

E. Matthew and Luke

Living a moral life includes having ______. A. moral virtues B. a well-developed conscience C. an understanding of revealed law D. all of the above E. a and b only

E. a and b only

For the people of ancient Israel, a person's name had a particular significance, indicating for example ______. A. a personal characteristic B. an incident connected to their birth C. a hope D. a desire E. all of the above

E. all of the above

We form our conscience correctly by ______. A. using our reason B. studying scripture C. understanding natural and divine law D. following the teaching of the Church E. all of the above

E. all of the above

Jesus taught that helping those in need on the Sabbath _____. A. honors God B. displeases God C. is against Sabbath laws D. is a commandment of the Sabbath E. none of the above

A. honors God

As referenced by the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC, 1959), ______ provides a solid foundation on which one can build the structure of moral rules to be a guide for life's choices. A. natural law B. a pluralistic view C. reconciliation D. the Nicene Creed E. intended law

A. natural law

On this day the Church remembers and celebrates the life of St. Monica A. August 27 B. August 12 C. October 27 D. October 12

A. August 27

The human misuse of their God-given gift of freedom is first revealed in ______. A. Genesis B. Exodus C. Matthew D. Luke E. the Apocrypha

A. Genesis

____________ is a gift that flows from the grace of the whole body of the faithful not to err in matters of faith and morals. A. Infallibility B. Fallibility C. Truth D. Morals

A. Infallibility

The habit of listening and responding to our parents' guidance on how we can live a just and holy life A. Just obedience B. Authority C. Forming conscience D. Solidarity

A. Just obedience

Pope Francis stated that ______ has to serve not rule. A. Money B. Original sin C. Covetousness D. Divine providence

A. Money

According to ancient tradition, ______ requested to be crucified upside down because he declared himself to be unworthy to die in the same manner as Jesus? A. Peter B. John C. Simon D. Luke

A. Peter

The act of repairing the harm we have caused A. Reparation B. Calumny C. Dissimulation D. Duplicity

A. Reparation

The word "vocation" comes from the Latin verb vocare which means A. To call B. To listen well C. To consecrate D. Disciples

A. To call

According to Catholic teaching, autopsies, organ donation and cremation do not dishonor or disrespect the human body. A. True B. False

A. True

God calls us to use our gifts and talents to bring about his will for creation, the Kingdom, or reign of God A. True B. False

A. True

God's love for the rich is a major theme in Sacred Scripture. A. True B. False

A. True

In the Sacrament of Holy Orders a baptized man is ordained to serve the People of God as bishop, priest, or deacon. A. True B. False

A. True

It is the plan and will of God that we use the goods of creation for both the glory of God and the benefit of human beings. A. True B. False

A. True

Jesus told his disciples, 'Do not keep striving for what you are to eat and what you are to drink... instead, strive for his kingdom and these things will be given to you as well.' A. True B. False

A. True

Suicide is the intentional taking of one's own life. A. True B. False

A. True

The Blessed Virgin Mary is the greatest among the saints of the Church. A. True B. False

A. True

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that lying is the most direct offense against the truth. A. True B. False

A. True

The Catholic Church teaches that parents have a right to choose a school for their children that corresponds to the parents' own convictions. A. True B. False

A. True

The attitudes and actions that flow from the respect we owe our parents derive from the honor and respect we owe God. A. True B. False

A. True

The catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that giving alms to the poor is a work of justice pleasing to God. A. True B. False

A. True

______ allows us to know whether or not an action is in line with natural and revealed law. A. The media B. Conscience C. Skepticism D. optimism E. all of the above

B. Conscience

The Catechism teaches that _________ 'regulates what the community owes its citizens in proportion to their contributions and needs.' A. Covetousness B. Distributive Justice C. Original justice D. Stewardship

B. Distributive Justice

_______ is 'the ministry and mission of proclaiming and witnessing Christ and his Gospel.' A. Catechumens B. Evangelization C. Eremitic D. Chrism

B. Evangelization

A child is obliged to obey a parent, or any person in authority, who asks them to do something even if it is contrary to God's law or to civil law. A. True B. False

B. False

After the creation of Adam, God said, 'It is good that the man should be alone.' A. True B. False

B. False

Catholic Social Teaching rests upon the foundational principle that most human beings are created in the 'image and likeness' of God. A. True B. False

B. False

Catholics believe that we do and can strive a virtue of life alone A. True B. False

B. False

Even when a person, in good conscience, judges the directives of civil authorities to be contrary to the rights of persons and the moral order, the person is still obliged to obey those directives. A. True B. False

B. False

Simon Peter, like his brother Andrew, worked as a tax collector. A. True B. False

B. False

The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes avarice as 'sadness at the sight of another's goods and the immoderate desire to have them for oneself.' A. True B. False

B. False

The Fifth Commandment permits direct and intentional killing of an innocent person in certain circumstances. A. True B. False

B. False

When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, Jesus taught them the Hail Mary A. True B. False

B. False

A man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children A. Solidarity B. Family C. The domestic D. Denarius

B. Family

As a consequence of ______, every human has the tendency to be engaged in the battle between good and evil. A. God's will B. Original Sin C. perpetual bliss D. Protoevangelium E. all of the above

B. Original Sin

The ______ require Catholics to attend Mass on Holy Days of Obligation. A. Ten Commandments B. Precepts of the Church C. Gifts of the Holy Spirit D. Nicene Creed E. Theological Virtues

B. Precepts of the Church

___________ means caring for goods and possessions that have been entrusted to a person or group by their rightful owner. A. Divine providence B. Stewardship C. Original justice D. Covetousness

B. Stewardship

The virtue which consists in showing oneself true in deeds and truthful in words A. Truth B. Calumny C. Dissimulation D. Duplicity

B. Truth

What is a love that is totally self-giving and does not expect anything in return? A. shalom B. agape C. sedeqah D. Elohim E. Yahweh

B. agape

To escape threats of death from the Egyptian authority, Moses ______. A. crossed the Red Sea B. fled into the desert C. joined the Hebrew army D. hid in the temple E. sought the Promised Land

B. fled into the desert

Jesus teaches that while we are to _____ the sin, we are to ______ the sinner. A. regret, dismiss B. hate, love C. admonish, disrespect D. negate, relinquish E. dismiss, admire

B. hate, love

Natural law teaches that when people use ______ they can arrive at God's plan for goodness in moral law. A. passed experience B. human reason C. confidence D. the lessons of the Gentiles E. all of the above

B. human reason

The name 'Ruth' means _____. A. God's covenant B. lady friend C. the first commandment D. holiness E. a sinless life

B. lady friend

In the Scriptures, a ______ is a symbol for the presence of God. A. tree B. mountain C. house D. road E. horse

B. mountain

Book written by Sr. Helen Prejean A. Dead Man Lying B. Dear Man Walking C. Dead Man Walking D. Dear Man Lying

C. Dead Man Walking

The root of the word _____ is the Greek mathetes, which can have the meaning 'apprentice.' A. Catechumens B. Eremitic C. Disciple D. Evangelizer

C. Disciple

A form of lying in which one conceals the truth, or speaks in half-truths, in order to deceive A. Reparation B. Calumny C. Dissimulation D. Duplicity

C. Dissimulation

The ______ is God's greatest liberating action on behalf of his people. A. Ten Commandments B. Torah C. Exodus D. Sinai Covenant E. Exile

C. Exodus

The _______ is the Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of the Incarnate Son of God A. Passover B. Redemption C. Paschal Mystery D. Trials

C. Paschal Mystery

The first words of the risen Christ when he appeared to the disciples were, '______' A. I have risen B. God have mercy on them C. Peace be with you D. Grant salvation to the faithful E. Glory be to the Father

C. Peace be with you

_______ produce unjust social laws and oppressive social institutions. A. Original justice B. Stewardship C. Social sins D. Money

C. Social sins

_________ is the 'actualization of God's will for human beings proclaimed by Jesus Christ as a community of justice, peace, mercy, and love.' A. Evangelization B. Parables C. The kingdom of God D. Catechumens

C. The kingdom of God

The ______ Commandment reminds both Christians and Jews to keep one day in the week as a day for rest and giving reverence to God. A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth E. Fifth

C. Third

The Ten Commandments do not just address the individual person; they address the _____ of God's people. A. oldest B. leaders C. community D. all of the above E. a and b only

C. community

In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the younger son's gravest sin is ______. A. squandering his inheritance B. living a lavish lifestyle C. exalting his relationship with his family D. returning home and asking for more money E. abusing his God-given freedom

C. exalting his relationship with his family

The Code of Canon Law tells us that a(n) _____ is the 'invocation of the divine Name as witness to the truth'. A. friendship B. agreement C. oath D. promise E. trust

C. oath

Because the United States is ______, it can lead to civil laws that the Catholic Church judges to be contrary to both the natural law and the revealed law. A. Christian B. sacred C. pluralistic D. controversial E. none of the above

C. pluralistic

The Catholic Tradition believes that all people can agree upon a limited set of ______ for moral behavior in society. A. virtues B. requirements C. standards D. beatitudes E. none of the above

C. standards

The pillars on which our whole moral life is rooted and flows are _____. A. Abraham and Moses B. the Seven Deadly Sins C. the Theological Virtues D. the parables Jesus taught E. St. Paul's Epistles

C. the Theological Virtues

The Catechism describes ________ as a 'disordered inclination or desire for pleasure or possessions.' A. Greed B. Justice C. Stewardship D. Covetousness

D. Covetousness

Saying one thing or acting in one way and meaning the opposite A. Reparation B. Calumny C. Dissimulation D. Duplicity

D. Duplicity

______ is the theological virtue that supports our desire for, and faith in eternal life. A. Justice B. Peace C. Reverence D. Hope E. Fellowship

D. Hope

The ancient Israelites and modern Jews celebrate God's liberating love during ______. A. Christmas B. Easter C. Rosh Hashanah D. Passover E. Baptism

D. Passover

A group of persons bound together organically by a principle of unity that goes beyond each one of them A. Family B. Authority C. Just obedience D. Society

D. Society

St. Ignatius of Loyola's collection of insights, prayers and spiritual suggestions are compiled in the ______ A. Spiritual Works B. Psalms C. Works of Mercy D. Spiritual Exercises E. Words of Praise and Glory

D. Spiritual Exercises

The creation story tells us that God rested on ______. A. The day before humans were created B. Sunday C. The Sacred day D. The seventh day E. The day of the Lord

D. The seventh day

God is with us mainly during times of A. sorrow B. disappointment C. bereavement D. all of the above E. a and c only

D. all of the above

Moses took his flock of sheep to graze near Mount Horeb where he heard the voice of God ______. A. requesting that he return to Egypt B. commanding Moses to set his people free C. in a burning bush D. all of the above E. a and b only

D. all of the above

We can be excused from fulfilling our obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy days by _____. A. illness B. urgent family duties C. caring for the sick D. all of the above E. a and b only

D. all of the above

When mortal sin has been committed, God will not force us to______. A. ask for forgiveness B. accept his forgiveness C. receive the sacrament of penance D. all of the above E. a and b only

D. all of the above

A person who freely chooses to do something that is contrary to God's eternal law commits a sin of ______. A. grievance B. convenience C. omission D. commission E. mortality

D. commission

Scripture teaches that people must work to provide the means for all humanity to live with ______. A. serenity B. grace C. wealth D. dignity E. authority

D. dignity

When we suffer in the cause of justice we work to bring about the ______. A. communion of saints B. fullness of the Sacraments C. moral code of the prophets D. kingdom of God E. second coming of Christ

D. kingdom of God

According to Psalm 103, the word ______ can be translated as 'slow to anger'. A. gratitude B. kind C. gracious D. meek E. patience

D. meek

Moral actions are measured by ______. A. moral relativism B. acceptance C. dogma D. truth E. social practicality

D. truth

From good practices, we develop good habits that grow in living a life of ______. A. fellowship B. discernment C. conformity D. virtue E. justification

D. virtue

The negative commands of the ______ Commandment(s) not only point to the evil behavior that enslaves people; they also point to those fundamental deeds that undermine God's plan of goodness, holiness and justice. A. first B. first-third C. first-fifth D. fifth-seventh E. fifth-tenth

E. fifth-tenth

The Israelites received the stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments were engraved as the laws ______. A. of nature B. of the fathers of the Old Testament C. for living Scripture D. of the ancient tribes E. for living the Covenant

E. for living the Covenant

According to the Scriptures, the 'poor in spirit' ______. * A. live below the poverty line B. serve the wealthy C. are called to be guards at the temple D. are those without water and food E. keep God at the center of their life

E. keep God at the center of their life

Sin injures human ______. A. regret B. versatility C. marginalization D. admiration E. solidarity

E. solidarity