What is the difference between scientific truth and biblical truth?

That they use different methods to reveal different truths

Why do Catholics believe that the Bible is the “Word of God”?

It was divinely inspired by God

What is meant by the statement "The Bible must be understood in its context"?

We need to consider the links in the text and our own lives

What is a Christian response to social sin?

We cannot remain neutral. We must all take responsibility

Which one of the following statements describes Judaism?

It is a monotheistic religion based on the Torah

What is the difference between personal and social sin?

Personal sin harms the individual, social sin affects societ

Which Catholic Social Justice Principle is reflected in the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

The Dignity of the Human Person

How do Christians understand the existence of evil and suffering in the world?

Evil and suffering are part of being human

What is a distinguishing feature of the beginnings of the Catholic school system in Australia?

It was a Catholic Parish School system

What were the three phases in the history of the Australian Catholic Church?

Survival, organisation and change

What is the Christian understanding of community?

Interdependence and Interconnectedness

Why was the Council of Trent called by the Catholic Church?

To re-establish order in the Church

Why is the Bible important for Christians?

It reveals deeper truths about God and the meaning of life

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MN Stage 5 Religious Literacy

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1
What was the main cause of the Reformation?
The Printing Press
Church corruption
Martin Luther
The Crusades
2
What is the difference between scientific truth and biblical truth?
That they use different methods to reveal different truths
That one is absolutely correct and one is completely wrong
That scientific truth is certain and biblical truth is not.
That the Church doesn’t care about scientific truth
3
What did Martin Luther nail to a church door to protest the Catholic Church?
His indulgences
A letter to the Pope
Bible passages
The 95 Theses
4
What was one of the customs or practices of Australian Catholics in the early 20^th century?
Religious Orders
Societies and Sodalities
Trade Unionism
Political Movements
5
Why do Catholics believe that the Bible is the “Word of God”?
It was handed down by God
It was written by God alone
It was all about God and his words
It was divinely inspired by God
6
What is meant by the statement "The Bible must be understood in its context"?
We need to consider its accuracy as there is no proof
We need to know the form of the story to understand it
We need to consider the links in the text and our own lives
We need to consider the people and times it was written for
7
"The universe was created in 6 days" is an example of which type of Biblical interpretation?
Jewish understanding
Fundamentalism
Scientific evidence
Catholic interpretation
8
What is a Christian response to social sin?
If it doesn’t affect me directly then it’s not my problem
The Church should sell everything and give it to the poor
What’s the use? One person can’t make a difference
We cannot remain neutral. We must all take responsibility
9
Which one of the following statements describes Judaism?
It is a monotheistic religion based on the Qur’an
It is an Eastern religion based on the Four Noble Truths
It is a polytheistic religion based on the Vedas
It is a monotheistic religion based on the Torah
10
What is the difference between personal and social sin?
Personal sin harms the individual, social sin affects societ
Personal sin is private, social sin is about sin in public
Personal sin is original sin, social sin is breaking the law
Personal sin affects society, social sin affects individuals
11
Who was the anti Catholic group who protested against the Church during the Reformation?
Calvinists
Atheists
Protestants
Coptics
12
Which Catholic Social Justice Principle is reflected in the Parable of the Good Samaritan?
The Dignity of Human Work
The Principle of Subsidiarity
The Dignity of the Human Person
The Right to Participation
13
How do Christians understand the existence of evil and suffering in the world?
Evil and suffering are caused by the devil
Evil and suffering are naturally occurring forces
Evil and suffering are signs of bad karma
Evil and suffering are part of being human
14
Which of the following options would be included in the Seven dimensions of a Religion?
Myths and prayers
Rituals and Gods
Myths and rituals
Prayers and rituals
15
What is a distinguishing feature of the beginnings of the Catholic school system in Australia?
It was supported by government funding
Catholic men and women built the schools
It was a Catholic Parish School system
It was founded on the work on Mary MacKillop
16
What were the three phases in the history of the Australian Catholic Church?
Survival, organisation and change
Authority, structure and federation
Conflict, migration and diversity
Exclusion, emancipation and mission
17
What is the Christian understanding of community?
Interdependence and Interconnectedness
Independence and Interconnectedness
Independence and Indifference
Indifference and Interconnectedness
18
Who of the following could be considered a modern day prophet on Social Justice?
Sepp Blatter
Oscar Romero
Mark Webber
Al Gore
19
What is important for Christians in dealing with the mystery of evil and suffering?
Love
Grace
Truth
Hope
20
Why was the Council of Trent called by the Catholic Church?
To establish laws against Protestants
To re-write the Bible in the vernacular
To re-establish order in the Church
To establish ecumenical dialogu
21
What is Aboriginal Spirituality closely connected with?
The Land
The Culture
The World
The Past
22
Why is the Bible important for Christians?
It gives scientific facts about the world we live in today
It revels the thoughts and feelings of the writers
It reveals deeper truths about God and the meaning of life
It's about people, places and eventsin Jewish history
23
What is an example of a way that the Church works to build community between people?
Interfaith Dialogue
Action for Justice
Papal Encyclicals
Sunday Eucharist
24
Who were some of the Hebrew prophets that were advocates for justice?
Amos, Moses, Jeremiah
Amos, Isaiah, Jeremiah
Amos, Samuel, Jesus
Amos, Isaiah, Abraham

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