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Mr. Kersey's Online Confirmation Practice Test


True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 
The Church is a community of the believers who live in and through the Holy Spirit.
 

 2. 
During the Mass, the gospel reading may only be read by a priest or deacon.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 3. 
Which of the following is not a characteristic of God.
a.
omniscient
c.
omnipresent
b.
omnipotent
d.
uninvolved
 

 4. 
The term that describes the total and complete power of God is...
a.
omnipresent
c.
omniscient
b.
omnipotent
d.
eternal
 

 5. 
The term that describes the fact that God knows everything that is, was, or will be is....
a.
omnipresent
c.
omniscient
b.
omnipotent
d.
eternal
 

 6. 
God has always been and always will be. He exists outside of time. He is ____.
a.
omnipresent
c.
omniscient
b.
omnipotent
d.
eternal
 

 7. 
God is always with us in...
a.
prayer
c.
people
b.
the sacraments
d.
all of the above
 

 8. 
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the Holy Trinity?
a.
The Trinity is three separate parts of God.
b.
The Trinity is three persons in one God.
c.
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are all the same person.
d.
The Son and the Holy Spirit are part of God the Father.
 

 9. 
God’s loving life and presence shared with us is called...
a.
grace
c.
holiness
b.
faith
d.
transubstantiation
 

 10. 
Which of the following is not true about Jesus?
a.
He is fully man and fully God.
b.
He is the son of Mary.
c.
He is the son of God.
d.
He was God in the form of man.
 

 11. 
This describes how the Son of God became human to save us from sin and death.
a.
Assumption
c.
Incarnation
b.
Ascension
d.
Immaculate Conception
 

 12. 
Through Jesus’ ____, we too can share in God’s eternal life.
a.
word
c.
death and resurrection
b.
suffering
d.
ascension
 

 13. 
Which of the following is another name for the Holy Spirit?
a.
Giver of Life
c.
Spirit of God
b.
Lord
d.
all of the above
 

 14. 
The Holy Spirit _____ us, or helps us become holy, by uniting us with God and one another.
a.
glorifies
c.
cleans
b.
sanctifies
d.
demolishes
 

 15. 
Participation in the very life of God is called...
a.
faith.
c.
belief.
b.
sanctifying grace.
d.
the gifts of the Spirit.
 

 16. 
This gift of the Holy Spirit helps us to see the world and those around us through God’s eyes. It reminds us that we are all creatures of God.
a.
Wisdom
c.
Right Judgement
b.
Knowledge
d.
Courage
 

 17. 
The gift of the Holy Spirit that helps us to know the right course of action among the many choices available to us is the gift of...
a.
Wisdom
c.
Right Judgement
b.
Courage
d.
Wonder and Awe
 

 18. 
The gift of the Holy Spirit that helps us to actually do the right thing, even when it may be difficult is the gift of...
a.
Right Judgement
c.
Knowledge
b.
Courage
d.
Wisdom
 

 19. 
The gift of the Holy Spirit that helps us to be respectful of all of God’s creations is the gift of...
a.
Wonder and Awe
c.
Reverence
b.
Courage
d.
Understanding
 

 20. 
The Holy Spirit first comes to us at...
a.
Birth
c.
Confirmation
b.
Baptism
d.
Death
 

 21. 
Our relationship with the Holy Spirit is celebrated and strengthened at...
a.
Birth
c.
Confirmation
b.
Baptism
d.
the Eucharist
 

 22. 
As we live our lives by the power of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we begin to notice that we are blessed with things like joy, peace, gentleness, and patience. These are examples of the...
a.
theological virtues.
b.
cardinal virtues.
c.
Fruits of the Spirit.
d.
Christmas songs of Goodness.
 

 23. 
Faith, hope, and love are known as the...
a.
theological virtues.
b.
cardinal virtues.
c.
Fruits of the Spirit.
 

 24. 
We believe the Church began at ____ with the coming of the Holy Spirit to the apostles.
a.
the birth of Jesus.
c.
the last supper.
b.
the death of Jesus.
d.
Pentecost.
 

 25. 
The mark of the Church that tells of its unity is...
a.
One
c.
Catholic
b.
Holy
d.
Apostolic
 

 26. 
Which mark of the Church tells us that our sins are forgiven and we are in union with Christ.
a.
One
c.
Catholic
b.
Holy
d.
Apostolic
 

 27. 
Which mark of the Church reminds us that the Church is universal and missionary?
a.
One
c.
Catholic
b.
Holy
d.
Apostolic
 

 28. 
The Church is ____ because it was founded on Christ and the apostles.
a.
One
c.
Catholic
b.
Holy
d.
Apostolic
 

 29. 
The teaching of the Church comes to us through ______ and ______.
a.
scripture, tradition
b.
God, the Pope
c.
doctrine, belief
d.
God, the apostles
 

 30. 
The way that the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, passes on its living faith throughout history is called...
a.
doctrine.
c.
tradition.
b.
ritual.
d.
faith.
 

 31. 
Tradition includes...
a.
beliefs.
c.
rituals.
b.
customs.
d.
all of the above
 

 32. 
Who usually ministers the sacrament of Confirmation?
a.
the parish priest
c.
the Bishop
b.
the deacon
d.
the sponsor
 

 33. 
How is the sacrament of Confirmation conferred?
a.
Through the anointing with chrism and the words “Be sealed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.”
b.
Through the laying on of hands.
c.
Through prayer.
d.
Through the Eucharist.
 

 34. 
Catholics believe that God took Mary into heaven body and soul. This is known as the...
a.
Incarnation
c.
Ascension
b.
Assumption
d.
Immaculate Conception
 

 35. 
The teaching that Mary was born without the stain of original sin is known as the...
a.
Incarnation
c.
Ascension
b.
Assumption
d.
Immaculate Conception
 

 36. 
Which of the following is not a Corporal work of mercy?
a.
Feed the hungry.
c.
Clothe the naked.
b.
Give drink to the thirsty.
d.
Teach the ignorant.
 

 37. 
Which of the following is not a requirement, or precept, of the Church?
a.
Take part in the mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation.
b.
Receive the sacraments regularly.
c.
Strengthen and support the Church.
d.
Abstain from meat every Friday.
 

 38. 
Which season of the Liturgical year celebrates the birth of Christ?
a.
Christmas
c.
Lent
b.
Advent
d.
Easter
 

 39. 
During which season of the liturgical year do we prepare to celebrate Easter?
a.
Christmas
c.
Lent
b.
Advent
d.
Easter
 

 40. 
Which season of the liturgical year is a period of joyful waiting for the coming of Christ?
a.
Christmas
c.
Lent
b.
Advent
d.
Easter
 

 41. 
Which season of the liturgical year celebrates the resurrection of Christ?
a.
Christmas
c.
Lent
b.
Advent
d.
Easter
 

 42. 
Which part of the liturgical year begins on Holy Thursday and ends on Easter Sunday?
a.
Lent
c.
Easter
b.
Advent
d.
Easter Triduum
 

 43. 
What portion of the liturgical year celebrates the teachings of Christ and his life?
a.
Lent
c.
Ordinary Time
b.
Easter
d.
Easter Triduum
 

 44. 
Which part of the Mass begins the celebration?
a.
Liturgy of the Word
c.
Penitential Rite
b.
Introductory Rites
d.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
 

 45. 
Which part of the Mass is a reading from the Old Testament?
a.
First Reading
c.
Responsorial Psalm
b.
Second Reading
d.
Gospel
 

 46. 
Which part of the Mass is a reading usually taken from the New Testament, but is not a gospel?
a.
First Reading
c.
Responsorial Psalm
b.
Second Reading
d.
Gospel Acclamation
 

 47. 
The Homily is...
a.
a speech given by the priest or deacon about any topic of his choosing.
b.
an explanation of the gospel and other readings of the day given by the priest or deacon.
c.
usually a story that the priest tells about his life to help people become more holy.
d.
the same thing as a sermon.
 

 48. 
During the Profession of Faith we recite the...
a.
Lord’s Prayer
c.
Act of Contrition
b.
Nicene Creed
d.
Gloria
 

 49. 
The part of the Mass that prepares us to hear the Gospel is the...
a.
Gospel Acclamation
c.
Penitential Rite
b.
Gospel
d.
Homily
 

 50. 
Every person has been created by God...
a.
to live in friendship with him.
c.
to live their lives alone.
b.
to be a slave to him.
d.
to have free will.
 

 51. 
How do we know that every human was created to have a relationship with God?
a.
Every human was not created for a relationship with God.
b.
Every human has a built in desire to know God.
c.
God told us this about ourselves and about him.
d.
Both B and C are correct.
 

 52. 
The supernatural gift from God that enables us to know him and respond to him is...
a.
grace.
c.
faith.
b.
wisdom.
d.
courage.
 

 53. 
We can never fully know or comprehend God or his plan for us. We must rely on Divine Revelation for all of our knowledge about God. This is called a ____ of faith.
a.
test
c.
challenge
b.
mystery
d.
call
 

 54. 
All the truths of Divine Revelation are contained in...
a.
Sacred Scripture.
c.
the deposit of faith.
b.
Sacred Tradition.
d.
the prayers of the Church.
 

 55. 
The fullest and final revelation of God is found in...
a.
Sacred Scripture.
c.
Jesus.
b.
the living tradition of the community.
d.
the relationship between God and his people.
 

 56. 
The collection of all the writings God has inspired people to write in his name is known as...
a.
Sacred Scripture.
c.
The New Testament.
b.
Sacred Tradition.
d.
the Gospels.
 

 57. 
The term that describes the Holy Spirit guiding the human writers of Sacred Scripture so that they accurately communicate the word of God is...
a.
Divine Revelation.
c.
the canon.
b.
Biblical Inspiration.
d.
Sacred Tradition.
 

 58. 
The first 46 books of the Bible written before the birth of Jesus and centered on the covenant between God and the Israelites in known as...
a.
The Old Testament.
c.
The Torah.
b.
The New Testament.
d.
The Pentateuch.
 

 59. 
The Law of God that was revealed to Moses and that is found in the Old Testament is called...
a.
The Ten Commandments.
c.
the Wisdom writings.
b.
The Torah.
d.
the Old Covenant.
 

 60. 
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy are the first five books of the Old Testament. They are also known as...
a.
the Gospels.
c.
the Epistles.
b.
the Covenant books.
d.
the Pentateuch.
 

 61. 
The Good News of God’s loving plan of Salvation are revealed in the...
a.
Old Testament.
c.
epistles.
b.
Gospels.
d.
Catholic Letters.
 

 62. 
The central mystery of the Christian faith is the...
a.
Mystery of the Incarnation.
c.
Mystery of Faith.
b.
Mystery of the Holy Trinity.
d.
Mystery of Creation.
 

 63. 
We know that each person has dignity because we are all created...
a.
by God, for God.
c.
with souls.
b.
in God’s image.
d.
with free will.
 

 64. 
The spiritual part of us that is created directly by God and that is eternal is...
a.
the intellect.
b.
the will.
c.
the soul.
 

 65. 
The announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she was chosen by God to be the Mother of Jesus is called the...
a.
Paschal Mystery.
c.
Incarnation.
b.
Annunciation.
d.
Ascension.
 

 66. 
The term that describes the fact the Son of God became truly human while remaining truly God is called...
a.
the Annunciation.
c.
the Paschal Mystery.
b.
the Incarnation.
d.
the Ascension.
 

 67. 
The saving events of the Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus are known as...
a.
the Annunciation.
c.
the Paschal Mystery.
b.
the Ascension.
d.
the Gospels.
 

 68. 
Because the Jews did not want to use the name of God, they called him...
a.
God.
c.
Lord.
b.
Yahweh.
d.
Master.
 

 69. 
_____ is the saving, or deliverance of humanity from the power of sin and death.
a.
The Resurrection
c.
Salvation
b.
The Incarnation
d.
The Mystery of the Holy Trinity
 

 70. 
The _____ is the people of God, the body of Christ, and the instrument of our communion with God.
a.
Bible
c.
Church
b.
Eucharist
d.
Mass
 

 71. 
The central work of the Church is to...
a.
proclaim the Good News.
c.
evangelize to the world.
b.
proclaim the Gospel.
d.
all of the above
 

 72. 
This is an image for the Church first used by St. Paul.
a.
Cross
c.
a church
b.
Body of Christ
d.
a rock
 

 73. 
What do we call all the holy people that have lived and are living on earth, in heaven, and in purgatory, as well as angels, Mary, and all the saints?
a.
The Church
c.
All Saints
b.
The Communion of Saints
d.
Body of Christ
 

 74. 
The four marks of the Church are one, holy, catholic, and...
a.
united.
c.
universal.
b.
apostolic.
d.
blessed.
 

 75. 
Those chosen and sent by Jesus to preach the gospel and make disciples of all people are called...
a.
priests.
c.
apostles.
b.
clergy.
d.
bishops.
 

 76. 
The coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Church is called...
a.
Pentecost.
c.
The Ascension.
b.
The Annunciation.
d.
The Immaculate Conception.
 

 77. 
The ordained ministers of the Church are the...
a.
priests.
c.
deacons.
b.
bishops.
d.
all of the above.
 

 78. 
The evangelical counsels, or vows, that people who live the consecrated life make are poverty, chastity, and...
a.
obedience.
c.
Holy Orders.
b.
purity.
d.
faithfulness.
 

 79. 
The Immaculate Conception is...
a.
the gift of being completely free from sin given to Mary at the moment of her conception.
b.
the conception of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit.
c.
the fact that Mary remained a virgin her whole life.
d.
the birth of Jesus.
 

 80. 
At the end of her life the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken body and soul into heaven. This is known as the...
a.
Incarnation.
c.
Assumption.
b.
Ascension.
d.
Immaculate Conception.
 

 81. 
The judgement that each individual faces at the moment of their death is the...
a.
Last Judgement.
c.
Second Coming of Christ.
b.
particular judgement.
d.
beatific vision.
 

 82. 
The judgement at which all humans will appear in their own bodies and give an account of their deeds is known as the...
a.
Last Judgement.
c.
beatific vision.
b.
particular judgement.
d.
Kingdom of God.
 

 83. 
The immediate and everlasting separation from God is known as...
a.
heaven.
b.
hell.
c.
purgatory.
 

 84. 
Eternal life and communion with the Holy Trinity is known as...
a.
heaven.
b.
hell.
c.
purgatory.
 

Yes/No
Indicate whether you agree with the statement.
 

 85. 
Can God be fully understood?
 

Short Answer
 

 86. 
What are the sacraments of initiation?
 

 87. 
Which sacrament recalls Christ’s presence in all of life, remembers his death and resurrection, and celebrates our unity as a Church?
 

 88. 
Which sacrament is the central celebration of the Church?
 

 89. 
Which sacrament washes away the stain of original sin and celebrates our sharing in the life of Christ?
 

 90. 
What are the sacraments of forgiveness and healing?
 

 91. 
What are the sacraments of vocation?
 

 92. 
Before he ascended into heaven, Jesus promised the apostles some extra help. He said, “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth....” (John 14:16-17a) Who is this other Advocate?
 

 93. 
When was the promise of another Advocate that Jesus made to the apostles fulfilled?
 

 94. 
Which part of the Bible contains the Hebrew Scriptures?
 

 95. 
Which part of the Bible contains the Christian Scriptures?
 

 96. 
Which part of the Bible contains the four gospels?
 

 97. 
Which part of the Bible contains the letters of Paul to various Christian communities?
 

 98. 
What does the word gospel mean?
 

 99. 
What is actual grace?
 

 100. 
What is the Paschal Mystery?
 

 101. 
What is the Mystery of the Incarnation?
 



 
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