Session 17, 6th Grade

1.

1 point

How are we, the people of the Church, like letters?

} What we say and do will be written down for future generations to read about.

} We will eventually be stuffed into the mailbox of judgement and sent out to either heaven or hell.

} Our lives are like letters of recommendation written out by the Spirit of God.

} Our words are outward signs of God’s Creation, and we should always speak in ways that will show that we are Catholic.

2.

1 point

To what does Paul compare those who carry the Word of God?

} Jars of clay—common and breakable

} Wineskins—flexible and lasting

} Bronze containers—strong and enduring

} Envelopes—light and pretty

3.

1 point

What best describes Paul’s travels when 1st and 2nd Corinthians were written?

} He had just gotten back from his second trip to Rome and was getting ready to head to Asia Minor.

} He had just gotten back from Palestine after being imprisoned in Rome for several months.

} He wrote these letters on his third major travels after visiting mainland Asia.

} After completing his first major travels, Paul wrote these letters from the church in Jerusalem.

4.

1 point

Why doesn’t Paul go to visit the Church at Corinth again?

} He says that they have fallen into sin and until they decide to turn from their evil ways, there can be no hope for that church.

} He says that he doesn’t want to bring his burdens and sorrows from traveling around Asia to the Church in Corinth.

} He says that he didn’t have enough money for camel-cab fare to make it there.

} He says that the Church at Galatia, having many problems, needed his attendance more than the Church at Corinth.

5.

1 point

What best contrasts the Old and the New Covenant?

} The Old Covenant was between Abraham and God the Father; the New between the Church and Jesus

} The Old Covenant was between Adam and the Spirit of God; the New between the Gentiles and Christ

} The Old Covenant was between King David and King Solomon; the New between Jesus and his apostles

} The Old Covenant was between Noah and God the Father; the New between the Pope (Peter) and Jesus

6.

1 point

What words would best describe the way the Church at Corinth reacted to the sinner mentioned in 1 Corinthians?

} They were too nice—kind

} They were too harsh—unforgiving

} They were quite fair—just

} They were didn’t do much—uncaring

7.

1 point

Why is incense important in the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament)?

} It was used in the burial of the saints and prophets.

} It was used to add scent to songs and hymns sung to God.

} It was used as a sad and ineffective deodorant in ancient days.

} It was used in Temple sacrifices and rituals.

8.

1 point

Why were the prayers of the Corinthian Church important to Paul while he was away?

} Paul had broken his big toe while fighting an angry chimpanzee in Rome.

} Paul was having issues with some of the other churches in the regions of Galatia and Jerusalem.

} Paul was imprisoned in Rome for several months and was tortured often.

} Paul was facing many trials and hardships while mainland Asia.

9.

1 point

What important claims does Paul make about himself?

} He is a symbol of holiness and is completely right with God.

} He no longer needs the Law of the Prophets and sees the Old Testament as a stumbling block to all Gentiles.

} He has read much and knows much about not only the Jewish religion but many religions in the area of Palestine and Asia Minor.

} He does not deceive others or distort the Word of God.

10.

1 point

8. What Old Testament person does Paul allude to when he speaks of the glory (the greatness and beauty) of God?

} Moses, his face bright after receiving the Ten Commandments on the mountain

} Noah, his life a beacon of purity after the Great Flood

} Abraham, his descendants as many as the stars in the sky

} Danchuck the Dinky Dinosaur, his large face and tiny arms a testament to God’s sense of humor in creating the world