CATHOLIC DOORS MINISTRY present the Exam for the Bible Course,
"THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS"
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1. What does R.C.I.A. stand for? _____
a. Roman Catholic Initiation of Adults.
b. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
c. Rite of Catholic Initiation of Adults.
2. What is the name of the Catholic initiation program
of children? _____
a. Roman Catholic Initiation of Children.
b. Rite of Christian Initation of Children.
c. Rite of Catholic Initiation of Children.
3. What does "Catechesis" mean? _____
a. A person who instructs others in the Catholic Faith.
b. A book of Catholic teachings.
c. Instruction in the Catholic Faith.
4. What does "Catechist" mean? _____
a. A person who instructs others in the Catholic Faith.
b. A book of Catholic teachings.
c. Instruction in the Catholic Faith.
5. Which of the following is correct? _____
a. During the catechumenate process, a non-baptized
person is called a catechumen.
b. During the catechumen process, a non-baptized
person is called a catechumenate.
c. During the catechumenate process, a non-baptized
person is called a catechumenate.
6. Which of the following is correct? _____
a. The Christian initiation of adults has its origin
in the first century.
b. The Christian initiation of adults has its origin
between the First and Second Vatican.
c. The Christian initiation of adults has its origin
after the Second Vatican.
7. There are how many Sacraments of Initiation in the
Catholic Church? _____
a. One - the Sacrament of Baptism.
b. Two - the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Holy
Eucharist.
c. Three - the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation
and the Holy Eucharist.
8. What statement is true? _____
a. In the Eastern rites, the Christian initiation of
infants begins with Baptism, followed immediately
by Confirmation and the Eucharist.
b. In the Eastern rites, the Christian initiation of
infants begins with Baptism, the other two
Sacraments being received after age 7.
c. In the Eastern rites, the Christian initiation of
infants begins with Baptism, followed by the
Sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist when
they become adults.
9. What statement is accurate? _____
a. The RCIA is only for those who want to become
Catholic, baptized or not.
b. The RCIA is not for those who just want to learn
about the Catholic faith.
c. Both "a" and "b" are wrong.
10. The members of the RCIA committee should shine in
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. What are
these called? _____
a. The gifts of the Holy Spirit.
b. The fruit of the Holy Spirit.
c. The virtues of the Holy Spirit.
11. Who gave the great commission to "Goo therefore and
make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that he
commanded? _____
a. Saint Paul
b. Jesus
c. Saint Peter
12. To evangelize as a Catholic means what? Give the
best answer. _____
a. To preach at home, at work, during leisure, all
the time.
b. To witness by indicating why one has become a
Catholic.
c. To be a living example by sharing and witnessing
to others regarding one's faith in Jesus.
13. What Sacrament of Initiation obliges the Catholic
faithful to spread and defend their faith in Christ? _____
a. Baptism.
b. Confirmation.
c. Eucharist.
14. Does evangelization require on to know the Catholif
Faith? _____
a. Yes.
b. No.
c. Sometimes.
15. What Sacraments are celebrated at the Easter Vigil? _____
a. Baptism and Confirmation.
b. Baptism and the Holy Eucharist.
c. Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist.
16. Around when does the RCIA process begin? _____
a. Around Trinity Sunday.
b. Around Lent.
c. Around Christmas.
17. Around when does the RCIA process end? _____
a. On the Easter Vigil.
b. On Easter Sunday.
c. On Pentecost Sunday.
18. There are how many distinct phases in the RCIA process? _____
a. Two.
b. Four.
c. Six.
19. The "Rite of Acceptance" happens in what phase? _____
a. Between the first and the second.
b. Between the second and the third.
c. Between the third and the fourth.
20. The second phase is called _____. _____
a. The Inquiry Phase.
b. The Catechumenate.
c. The Rite of Election.
21. During what phase are the catechumens and candidates
assigned a sponsor? _____
a. In the first phase.
b. In the second phase.
c. On the day of their baptism.
22. During the second phase, the catechumens and candidates
only participate in _____ during the mass. _____
a. The Liturgy of the Word.
b. The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.
c. Both "a" and "b".
23. During the Lenten Season, the focus of the RCIA
changes. Which is correct? _____
a. Emphasis on conversion is replaced with an emphasis
on instruction into the Catholic Faith.
b. Emphasis on instruction into the Catholic Faith is
replaced with an emphasis on conversion.
c. Neither "a" or "b" are correct.
24. Ephphatha means _____. _____
a. To be baptized.
b. To be opened.
c. To have light.
25. What Sacrament completes the Christian initiation? _____
a. Baptism.
b. Confirmation.
c. Holy Eucharist.
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