Written Test II______________________________

1. What are the chief characteristics of original Protestantism?

The chief characteristics of original Protestantism were: the Bible as teh only source of truth,
the universal priesthood of all believers and the doctrine that faith alone justifies the
Christian.
2. What did the Council of Trent clearly specify?
The Council of Trent clearly specified Catholic doctrineon salvation, the sacraments and
Biblical canon and standardized the mass throughout the church.
3. What did Pope Pius IX issue and assamble?
Pope Pius IX issued the Syllabus of Errors (a list of erroneous modrnistic statements) and
assembled the First vatican Council which defined the primacy of papal juristiction and
announced the dogma of papal infallibility.
4. Who was St.Theresa of Lisieux?
She was a French Carmelite nun who exemplified the little way.
5. Who are the most important leading figures of the Anglican Church?
The most important leading figures of the anglican Church are the Queen and the
Archbishops of Canterbury and York.
6. When was it established in its modern form?
In the period of the English Reformation in the 16th century, royal supremacy was
established and the authority of papacy was repudiated.
7. How is it identified/characterised?
It is identified by adherence to the threefold ministry of bishops, priests and deacons and by
the Book of Common Prayer.
8. Judaism?
Judaism promote community of all people of Jewish faith, dedication to a synagogue and the
importance of family life.
9. Budhism?
Meditation and the practice of good religious and moral behavior can lead to Nirvana, the
state of enlightenment which is acheived by Buddha (the Enlightened One).
10. Confucianism?
Confucianism stresses the relationship between individuals, their families, and society based
on li (proper behaviour) and jen (sympathetic attitude).
11. Hinduism?
The goals of Hinduism are release from repeated reincarnation through the practice of yoga,
adherence to Vedic scripture and devotion to a personal guru.
12. Islam?
Muslims are devoted to the Koran and worship of Allah through the Five Pillars.
13. How is the Church organized in any country?
The church is organized in one or more dioceses , each looked after by a bishop and split into
deaneries which consist of a group of parishes.
14. Explain the Pope's election and ministry?
Pope is elected for a life by the College of Cardinals and is entrusted with a ministry of unity
and encouragement.
15. Who assists pope in his governance?
Pope is assisted by bishops (especially the world Synod of Bishops that meets every four
years), by cardinals and the Roman Curia.
16. What is regulated by the Code of Canon law?
 The Church discipline is regulated by the Code of Canon law.
17. Describe why a vocation to the religious life is challenge?
It is hard because of one's own doubts, fears and hesitations associated with expectations,
perseverance and accomplishment. It is life-changing choice and mission.
18. What is a prayer?
It is one of the key elements of Christian life, an act of communicating with and connecting to
God.
19. Classify prayers!
Prayer can be : individual, communal, public, private, ritualized, ceremonial, simple and
spontaneous.
20. List the prayers according to the purpose?
According to the purpose, the forms of prayers are the following: petition, intercession,
praise, thanksgiving and sorrow.