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1) The document is a mid-term examination for a College of Education, Arts and Sciences course that covers topics relating to the Catholic Church. 2) It includes multiple choice questions testing knowledge of important people, events, doctrines, and texts in Church history. 3) It also contains true/false statements and short answer questions requiring students to identify inaccuracies and provide explanations. 4) The essay questions ask students to discuss whether Jesus is pleased with how the Church is run today, how His presence continues through the Church, why the early Church expanded despite persecution, and how students can contribute to the Church.

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1) The document is a mid-term examination for a College of Education, Arts and Sciences course that covers topics relating to the Catholic Church. 2) It includes multiple choice questions testing knowledge of important people, events, doctrines, and texts in Church history. 3) It also contains true/false statements and short answer questions requiring students to identify inaccuracies and provide explanations. 4) The essay questions ask students to discuss whether Jesus is pleased with how the Church is run today, how His presence continues through the Church, why the early Church expanded despite persecution, and how students can contribute to the Church.

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Cor Jesu College

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES (CEDAS)


R.S. 3 (MID-TERM EXAMINATION)

Name: ______________________________ Score: _____________


Class Schedule: _______________________ Equivalent: _________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
DIRECTIONS: Select the correct answer from the choices available after each question or
item. Just encircle the letter of your choice. Be analytical in choosing. ABSOLUTELY NO
ERASURES ALLOWED (1 point Each)

1. In Christian usage, the word Church designates:


a. Liturgical Assembly of believers c. House of God
b. Community of disciples d. All of the above

2. The birth of the Catholic Church can be traced to:


a. Descent of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost c. Salvific Plan of God the Father
b. Public Ministry of Jesus d. Jesus’ death and resurrection

3. Persecution of Christians in Palestine broke out during the rule of:


a. Nero c. Claudius
b. Herod Agrippa d. Domitian

4. Luther decided to leave the Catholic Church because:


a. He was not recognized and His views were ignored
b. He wanted to create his own group of followers
c. He wanted to become famous as a founder of Protestantism
d. None of the above

5. The biblical images of the Church are related with the Filipino experiences and context
except:
a. Church as our mother c. Church as the vine and Jesus as the branches
b. Church as sheepfold of God d. Church as People of God

6. Roman Catholic became the state religion during the time of:
a. Emperor Constantinople c. Constantine
b. Titus d. All of the above

7. The Apostles’ creed was formulated during:


a. Council of Nicea c. Council of Trent
b. Council of Ephesus d. All of the Above

8. Jesus Christ was crucified at the age of:


a. 30 b. 33
b. 35 c. 32

9. The following are the marks of the Catholic Church except:


a. Holy c. Catholic
b. Apostolic d. Divine

10. The Church is following Jesus’ role as:


a. Prophet c. King
b. Priest d. All of the above
11. Which of the following choices corresponds to God’s promise of posterity?
a. Land c. Descendants
b. Food d. All of the above

12. According to him, a proper understanding of the post-resurrection institutional Church


should be seen in the light of the Pre-Easter Jesus…
a. Adelbert Denaux c. Pope Benedict XVI
b. Hans Kung d. Both A and B

13. Which statement best describes Qahal Yahweh?


a. It points to Israel, the chosen people, as an assembly that worships Yahweh, guided by
fundamental laws, beliefs and rituals.
b. It points to Israel as the chosen people of Yahweh
c. It includes laws and regulations like the Ten commandments
d. All of the above

14. “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church” is a scriptural passage from…
a. Mark 1:17 c. Luke 7:2
b. I Peter 11:14 d. Matthew 16:18-20

15. “That Jesus never demanded the establishment of the community of the elect and the (elite)
but called all to an obedient acceptance of his message of salvation” was an argument of…
a. Pope Francis c. Hans Kung
b. Adelbert Denaux d. all of the above

16. Which of the statement best describes the great messianic expectation?
a. Because it was not realized in the past, both Jews and Christians continue to hope for
the coming of the Messiah
b. It refers to the hope of a savior who can redeem the fallen humanity from tragedy of
sin, oppression and a promise of salvation and emancipation from these oppressive
forces.
c. It is a desperate submission of God
d. All of the above

17. The following statements refer to the covenant, except:


a. It is a reciprocal relationship between God and man
b. It is God’s initiative to reach out to man
c. It is man’s free response to God’s invitation of life and love
d. It is contract

18. All of the following statements are the consequences of the violation and disobedience of
Israel to Yahweh, except:
a. Separation of the Northern and Southern Kingdom of Israel
b. Forced labor and heavy taxation throughout the centuries
c. Great Babylonian Exile
d. Gradual disappearance of the covenant

19. “The Church has existed from the time of faith in the resurrection” is a statement given by..
a. Pope Francis c. Hans Kung
b. Adlebert Denaux d. Both B and C

20. The promise of the Messiah was already fulfilled in the person of…
a. Abraham d. David
b. Moses d. Jesus
II. TRUE OR FALSE
DIRECTIONS: Write C if the statement below is true and W if it is false. Underline a word(s)
phrase or phrase(s) which make the statement true or false then give a short discussion why
it is false or true. Write your answer on the blank space provided before each item and
ABSOLUTELY NO ERASURES ALLOWED! (2 points each)

______ 1. The Catholic Church as founded by Jesus Christ is tasked only for the spiritual formation of
humankind.
______ 2. The Church is a mystery or has its mystical dimension because there are many things that
we don’t know about what’s happening in the Church.
______ 3. The blood of the martyrs became the seeds of vocations and ministries in the Church.
______ 4. The Church in the Philippines is called Church of the poor because the members of this Church
are poor.
______ 5. The conversion of St. Paul to Christian faith was the starting point of the Church’s missionary
activity to the Gentiles.
______ 6. Emperor Claudius burned many Christians in Rome because they were accused of starting the
fire that broke out in Rome and instigating people to rebel against the Roman authority.
______ 7. The Bishop of Rome is a successor of St. Peter.
______ 8. St. Stephen was the first martyr of the Catholic faith.
______ 9. The Church cannot be separated from the state.
______ 10. The birth of the Church is part of the original plan of the compassionate love of God for
the world.
_____ 11. The Edict of Milan mutually declared by Constantine and Licinius granted full freedom of all
religious confessions.
______ 12. The heresies that concerned the great ecumenical councils of the early Church were
essentially Christological.
______ 13. The family is a Church in miniature.
______ 14. Constantine was considered political opportunist in his early years as emperor of the Roman
Empire.
______ 15. Apolinarius denied the full humanity of Jesus.

III. ESSAY

DIRECTIONS: Answer concisely but comprehensively the question. Make a schematic


diagram or framework which will serve as your guide in your discussion. A framework is
required!

1. Do you think that Jesus is happy with the way the institutional Church is administered
and managed today? Why? (15 pts.)
2. Do you believe that Jesus’ presence in the world is perpetual because of the Church?
Why? (15 pts.)
3. Why is it that despite persecution, the early church continues to expand? (10 pts)
4. As Cor Jesian, what suggestions or actions can you contribute for the welfare of the
Church and its members in today’s time? (10 pts)

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