Human gestures and elements of creation are used in the liturgy because they are:

signs of God’s loving presence and blessings

What do Catholics believe about the sacrament of Penance?

No sin is too great for God to forgive

The Road to Emmaus story in Luke 24:13-35 is about the

appearance of Jesus after his death

Why is stewardship of God’s creation an important Christian responsibility?

Because peopleshould live in harmony with creation

God’s new covenant with the whole human race was instituted by:

Jesus at the Passover Meal known as the Last Supper

One reason the Mass is considered the most powerful of all prayers is because

people join with Jesus in his prayer to God

The Book of Acts tells how the:

Church began in Jerusalem and spread to Rome amongst Jews and Gentiles

The structure of the Mass is based on which event in the life of Jesus?

the Passover Meal at the Last Supper

Choose the next line of the Hail Mary.

blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus

Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to:

strengthen and guide people to follow his life and teachings

All four Gospels recall the:

appearances of Jesus after his death

The Torah or Law of Israel is found in which of the following books of the Bible?

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers andDeuteronomy

The two parts of the Mass are called the:

Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist

religious virtues that draw on the saving power of God

The story of Pentecost describes how the Apostles

were filled with the Holy Spirit

The Bible was written:

by Jesus and his followers before his death

Catholics believe that through the Eucharist:

people receive spiritual nourishment

What did Jesus teach about prayer?

People are drawn closer to God and others

One way the Church’s Magisterium serves the Church community is by:

preserving theteachings of Jesus

Collectively, the religious writings of the Old and New Testaments:

reveal God’s love for humanity

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Bishops' Religious Literacy Assessment (BRLA) 2017. Part 1 of the BRLA is divided into four sections, these include Jesus, the Bible, Sacraments and prayer and the Church.

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1
What mission did Jesus give his Church when he said,
To continue doinghis work
To teach others about the world
To write newcommandments
To be strong andnot be afraid
2
Which of the following sacred vessels is used on the altar during Mass?
Paschal Candle
Alb
Chalice
Sanctuary
3
Human gestures and elements of creation are used in the liturgy because they are:
considered sacred vessels
celebrated as outward symbols of grace
signs of God’s loving presence and blessings
reminders of how people need to act towards God
4
What do Catholics believe about the sacrament of Penance?
No sin is too great for God to forgive
People should confess their sins once a month
Penance can only be given by the bishop
Absolution means you will never sin again
5
The names of the Gospels are:
Philip, Thomas, Judas and John
Adam, Moses, David and John
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Peter, Andrew, James and John
6
The Road to Emmaus story in Luke 24:13-35 is about the
naming of God
idea of original sin
appearance of Jesus after his death
account of a newheaven
7
The Good Friday liturgy is celebrated during
Pentecost
Holy Week
Advent
Christmas
8
Why is stewardship of God’s creation an important Christian responsibility?
Because creationshould be used as much as possible
Because peopleshould live in harmony with creation
Because the resources in creation need tobe harvested
Because theforces of creation need controlling
9
Jesus chose the Apostles to:
continue his work
write his commandments
be his protectors
stand up for his rights
10
God’s new covenant with the whole human race was instituted by:
Moses at Mount Sinai as he held up the Ten Commandments
Abraham who accepted God’s promise to him and his descendants
Noah who promised God he would never sin again
Jesus at the Passover Meal known as the Last Supper
11
One reason the Mass is considered the most powerful of all prayers is because
many people are praying at one time
it is a ritual that uses many different types of prayer
people join with Jesus in his prayer to God
the priest is leading the congregation in prayer
12
The Book of Acts tells how the:
end of the world is destined to come and when it does Jesus will return
Church began in Jerusalem and spread to Rome amongst Jews and Gentiles
Twelve Patriarchs spread across Israel and formed the Jewish religion
people of Israel were established through Abraham as the Chosen ones
13
What is the Apostles’ Creed?
A set ofcommandments
A table of thesacraments
A list of thenames of the disciples
A summary ofChristian beliefs
14
A local Church community is called a:
diocese
parish
archdiocese
province
15
The structure of the Mass is based on which event in the life of Jesus?
the Passover Meal at the Last Supper
the introduction of John the Baptist
the wedding feast at Cana
the Sermon on the Mount
16
Choose the next line of the Hail Mary.
pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death
to you do we send up our sighs
forgive us our trespasses
blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus
17
Christians believe that Jesus’ Resurrection is
about birth, death and rising
proof he is the Son of God
a part of Christian death
focused on Jesus’ suffering
18
Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus:
during Lent
one day after Pentecost
at Easter
on Christmas day
19
Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to:
strengthen and guide people to follow his life and teachings
comfort people when they go to Mass
help people who are without food, clothing and sheleter
protect people from harm
20
All four Gospels recall the:
work of the early Church leaders
journey of Abraham to the Promised Land
appearances of Jesus after his death
lives of the twelve patriarchs
21
To which religious community did Jesus belong?
Jewish
Egyptian
Christian
Roman
22
These words from Jesus are known as the:
Two Great Commandments
Parables of Love
Glorious Mysteries
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
23
The Torah or Law of Israel is found in which of the following books of the Bible?
Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Daniel and Revelation
Romans, Corinthians, Galatians and Ephesians
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers andDeuteronomy
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
24
One event celebrated during Holy Week is the
Assumption ofMary
Institution of the Eucharist
Epiphany of theLord
Ascension ofJesus
25
Christians believe Jesus is:
fully human and fully divine
three persons in one God
the immaculate conception
the assumption of Mary
26
This Scripture text refers to the belief that:
Jesus revealedGod as Trinity
Jesus began hispublic ministry
Jesus announced himself as Messiah
Jesus institutedmiracles
27
The two parts of the Mass are called the:
Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist
Liturgy of the Bread and the Liturgy of the Blood
Liturgy of the Sacrament and Liturgy of the Chalice
Liturgy of the Altar and Liturgy of the Commandment
28
The Beatitudes are:
blessings and prayers for the disadvantaged and marginalised
religious virtues that draw on the saving power of God
spiritual gifts given to the Apostles
sacred sacraments instituted by Jesus
29
The story of Pentecost describes how the Apostles
were filled with the Holy Spirit
changed water into wine
challenged the Roman leaders
stopped the stoning of St Stephen
30
What does the Church community recognise as the foundation of society?
The popes
The parish
The schools
The family
31
The Bible was written:
by people inspired by the Holy Spirit
using different styles of writing
over many years and in different stages
by Jesus and his followers before his death
32
Jesus taught people about God by:
praying the Rosary
writing hymns
reading the Gospels
telling parables
33
Catholics believe that through the Eucharist:
bishops intercede in prayer
saints are raised to new life
people receive spiritual nourishment
the community celebrates in silence
34
What did Jesus teach about prayer?
People’s prayers are always answered in the way they want
People are drawn closer to God and others
God thanks and praises people who pray
Church is the only place where people should pray
35
Jesus showed people that God:
likes saviours
wants churches to be big
believes in sacrifices
loves and forgives all people
36
One way the Church’s Magisterium serves the Church community is by:
protecting thekeys of the Kingdom
changing Tradition
writing the Bible
preserving theteachings of Jesus
37
Catholics celebrate the presence of Jesus in the Church community through the:
creeds
sacraments
mysteries
traditions
38
Anointing the forehead with oil of Chrism is part of which sacrament?
Eucharist
Holy Matrimony
Penance
Confirmation
39
The Church refers to the 'communion of saints' as:
only people whohave been canonised
people who arepractising Catholics
faithful peopleliving and dead
the Mass that is celebrated on feast days
40
Collectively, the religious writings of the Old and New Testaments:
stress the work of the early Church
repeatedly recall the life of Jesus
focus on the creation stories
reveal God’s love for humanity

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