exam 1

Question 1

What message does the statement of André Ampère who found Jesus as the saviour give us?

Answer 1

• Though Ampère had many scientific achievements to his credit, his greatest discovery was that he found his Saviour.
• This attitude of Ampère should inspire us too.

Question 2

Give three quotes from the Bible where it is unequivocally stated that Jesus is the Son of God

Answer 2

• “You are the Messiah, the Son of God.” (Matthew 16:16)
• “This is my Son, the beloved with whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17)
• “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit” (Luke 23:46)

Question 3

What is the meaning of the statement that Jesus is the Saviour of the world?

Answer 3

• God the Father sent his only begotten Son Jesus to the world to bring salvation to mankind.
• He became man to redeem us from the bondage of sin and to make us participators of divine life.
• Thus, Jesus is the Saviour of the world.

Question 4

How can those who had no opportunity to know Jesus Christ be saved?

Answer 4

• Those who do not have a chance to know the saviour are also saved by their good deeds.
• However redemption is only through Jesus Christ.

Question 5

How does Jesus become “my saviour”? Explain.

Answer 5

• We have to believe in Jesus, obey His words and proclaim Him as our saviour.
• Then and there Jesus, the saviour of the world becomes saviour to each one of us.

Question 6

How could the historical knowledge about Jesus Christ help us?

Answer 6

• Knowledge about Jesus will help strengthen our faith.
• It will help clear the doubts of others by entering into dialogue and convincing them of the truth about Jesus.

Question 7

What did Socrates say about Jesus who was expected to be born as Saviour of the world?

Answer 7

• “Wait, expect the coming of man who knows every thing. He will teach us how to behave before God and men.”

Question 8

What is the name that indicates the historicity of Jesus?

Answer 8

• “Jesus the Nazarene”

Question 9

Why do you say that the saving events which are reported in the gospels are fulfilled in Jesus? How far do they testify to the historicity of Jesus?

Answer 9

• The Gospels give us vivid images of Jesus’ life and teaching.
• The descriptions the evangelists give us are signifcant because they directly saw Him, heard Him, and lived with Him.
• The historical events, persons, and places mentioned in the Gospels are great testimonies about the historicity of Jesus.

Question 10

The profession of faith of the early church community is a strong proof for the historicity of Jesus. Explain.

Answer 10

• The early church continuosly spread all over the world.
• The presence of the Christians is a great testimony of the historicity of Jesus.

Question 11

What are the traits of Jesus’ personality that are revealed in the four gospels?

Answer 11

• Jesus the Beloved Son of the Father
• Jesus the Absolute Redeemer
• Jesus the Friend of Sinners
• Jesus, a strong Witness to Truth
• Jesus who fought against the Forces of Evil.
• Jesus, the Friend of the Poor
• Jesus Meek and Humble of Heart
• Forgiving Jesus
• Merciful Jesus

Question 12

What does it mean when Jesus is said to be “an out and out liberator”?

Answer 12

• While the world resorts to crime and violence to settle problems, Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross fetched us salvation and freedom from sins.
• Today, everyone who accepts Jesus as the Saviour stands redeemed.

Question 13

Jesus is the new force who stood firm against all kinds of evil forces. Explain.

Answer 13

• In His fight against evil and sin, he did not yield to the temptations of the world.
• He taught us that those who didn’t sumbit to the forces of sin would succeed in life and enjoy lasting peace of mind.

Question 14

How can we follow Jesus in the practice of the virtues like meekness and humility?

Question 15

Everyone is impressed by Jesus’ act of mercy. Explain?

Question 16

What do you understand by the word “personality”?

Answer 16

• Personality is the specific and dynamic traits within an individual that determine one’s character, behaviour, thoughts, emotions etc.

Question 17

Growth or Maturity in Christian personality is possible when a person assimilates the vision, out-look and life-style of Christ. Explain.

Answer 17

• In the personality of Jesus we have a model whose appeal and relevance will never be dimmed by time.

Question 18

The good examples of saints help us to grow in Christian personality. How?

Answer 18

• Saints are people who lived their lives heroically, practicing virtues and dedicating their lives fully to the cause of Christ.
• They enrich the church and inspire the faithful.

Question 19

Why do you say that a genuine Christian is another Christ?

Answer 19

• One who has developed a Christian psyche will be a blessing and an asset to the society just like Jesus Christ.

Question 20

What prompted St. Paul to declare, ‘I live, not I, but Christ lives in me’?

Answer 20

• After the encounter with Jesus, he developed a relationship with Jesus and became his spokes-person.

Question 21

What are the basic traits of Christian personality?

Answer 21

• Christian Vision of life
• Christian Attitude
• Christian Life Style

Question 22

What do you mean by Christian vision of life?

Answer 22

• Christian Vision of life directs the viewpoint and attitude

Question 23

What is your understanding on Christian attitude? Clarify certain aspects of Christian outlook?

Answer 23

• A happy person is a person with certain set of right attitudes.
• Most important attitudes are: right attitude toward God, right attitude toward fellowmen, right attitude toward the world.

Question 24

What are the specific features which can be identified in a person who adopts the lifestyle of Christ?

Answer 24

• The qualities to have the life style of Jesus are: love of God, love of enemy, love of service-mindedness

Question 25

What do you mean by conscience?

Answer 25

• The Voice of God

Question 26

Why do you say that you have acted according to the will of God when you have done something with the promptings of your conscience?

Answer 26

• Through his conscience man perceives and recognises the divine law.

Question 27

True and healthy formation of conscience is possible only by your constant efforts. Why?

Answer 27

• Human conscience is inborn to man, but a right conscience is cultivated.

Question 28

What is your understanding of true conscience?

Answer 28

• A true Christian must seek what is right and discern the will of God.

Question 29

What are the primary guidelines to be followed in the formation of Christian conscience? Please explain briefly on the same?

Answer 29

• Acquisition of knowledge about Good and evil: conscience must be informed for an enlightened moral judgement
• Ability to take appropriate and prudent decisions: one must be able to take right decisions when in doubt
• Ensure individual dignity and freedom: enables man to make moral decisions.
• Seeking counsel from the holy Spirit: under the divine inspiration, we will be able to take prudent decision and to keep upright conscience.

Question 30

Life is a precious gift from God. Explain.

Answer 30

• God alone is the Lord of life.
• No one can claim the right to destroy an innocent human being.

Question 31

Why are human beings different from the rest of the creation?

Answer 31

• People are the reflection of God

Question 32

How can we develop reverence towards human life?

Answer 32

• By trying to become protectors of life with due respect to others

Question 33

What are the different challenges against human life?

Answer 33

1. Abortion
2. Crime of killing (homicide)
3. Suicide (Terminator syndrome)
4. Euthanasia (Mercy Killing)
5. Use of Drugs

Question 34

What all things are to be done to foster a culture of life?

Answer 34

1.Be aware of the dignity and sanctity of human life
2.Proclamation of the sanctity of human life
3.Cooperation in respecting and protecting life
4.Engage in pro-life activities