Section 3 Exam

Question 1

Human beings are social creatures, created by God to live in loving and caring communities.

Answer 1

The Call to Family, Community, and Participation

Question 2

union of one’s heart and mind with all people. It leads to the just distribution of material goods, creates bonds between opposing groups and nations, and leads to the spread of spiritual goods such as friendship and prayer

Answer 2

solidarity

Question 3

unnecessarily revealing something about another person that is true but is harmful to his or her reputation. It is a sin against the Eighth Commandment.

Answer 3

detraction

Question 4

something connected with an official council of the Church, normally an Ecumenical Council such as the Second Vatican Council

Answer 4

conciliar

Question 5

a person called by God to the ministry of the education and formation of Christians by teaching others the essentials of Christian doctrine and forming them as disciples of Jesus Christ

Answer 5

catechist

Question 6

a call from God to all members of the Church to embrace a life of holiness. Specifically, it refers to a call to live the holy life as an ordained minister, in Christian Marriage, or in single life

Answer 6

vocation

Question 7

leaders of public groups that are not religious institutions, particularly government leaders

Answer 7

civil authorities

Question 8

Deliberate refusal to obey an immoral demand from civil authority or an immoral civil law

Answer 8

civil disobedience

Question 9

johannine writings

Answer 9

The Gospel of John and the three Letters of John

Question 10

making amends for something one did wrong that caused harm to another person or led to loss

Answer 10

reparation

Question 11

Ruining the reputation of another person by lying or spreading rumors. It is also called slander and is a sin against the Eighth Commandment.

Answer 11

calumny

Question 12

Excessive flattery, praise, or admiration for another person

Answer 12

adulation

Question 13

Assuming the worst about something a person says or does without knowing all the facts

Answer 13

rash judgement

Question 14

exaggerate true things about us to make them seem praiseworthy at the expense of others

Answer 14

boasting

Question 15

Art that evokes faith by turning our minds to the mystery of God, primarily through the artistic depiction of Scripture, Tradition, and the lives of Jesus, Mary, and the saints

Answer 15

sacred art

Question 16

this type of justice calls for fairness in agreements and contracts between individuals. It is an equal exchange of goods, money, or services.

Answer 16

commutative justice

Question 17

seven sins that are particularly harmful because they lead to and reinforce other sins and vices. They are traditionally pride, greed, envy, anger, gluttony, lust, and sloth

Answer 17

capital sins

Question 18

The body of teaching by the Church on economic and social matters that includes moral judgements and demands for action in favor of those being harmed

Answer 18

social doctrine

Question 19

charitable actions that respond to people’s physical needs and show respect for human dignity.

Answer 19

corporal work of mercy

Question 20

The guidance, material goods, and care provided by God that is sufficient to meet our needs

Answer 20

providence

Question 21

Human life and human dignity can be protected only if society safeguards basic rights such as food, clothing, shelter, education, dignified work, health care, religious freedom, and freedom of speech.

Answer 21

rights and responsibility

Question 22

A basic test of any just society or state is how its most vulnerable members are treated.

Answer 22

option for poor and vulnerable

Question 23

All people have a right to dignified work by which they can contribute to society and support themselves and their families

Answer 23

dignity and right of workers

Question 24

At the beginning of Genesis, God calls Adam and his descendants to be stewards and caretakers of the earth. Human beings are called to live in right relationship with all of God’s creation

Answer 24

care for Gods creation