Guide for End of Year Religion Exam
Students should expect questions on the following topics:
· The Sacraments
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Sacraments
of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
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Sacraments
of Healing (Reconciliation/Penance and Anointing of the Sick)
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Sacraments
at the Service of Communion (Matrimony, Holy Orders)
· Human Sexuality
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human
dignity
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sexual
maturity
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chastity
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modesty
Terms:
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examination of conscience - Before celebrating the Sacrament of Penance, one should
prepare themselves with an examination of conscience. An examination of conscience is a “prayerful self-reflection
on our words and deeds in the light of the Gospel to determine how we may have
sinned against God.” There are
various types of examinations of conscience but regardless of which one you use
to prepare yourself for the Sacrament it should be rooted in Scripture;
particularly, the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes.
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absolution –
the declaration of God’s forgiveness of
sins through the words of the priest “I absolve you”
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apostolic
ministry
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apostolic succession - the direct link of the
authority of bishops
to Jesus and the apostles
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transubstantiation – through the priest’s words and actions, and by the power of the holy
spirit, the bread and wine are changed to the body and blood of Jesus Christ
