Multiple Choice Read the questions and all possible answers Highlight any important information (TRUE, NOT TRUE, key terms etc.) Eliminate any choices that do not make any sense Evaluate the remaining possibilities in regards to important information from the question (highlighted information)

Which of the following is true? a) God gives each us the freedom and responsibility to shape our own relationships. b) God tells us exactly how our relationships should be shaped. c) Love alone cannot provide the framework for the type of relationship God wants us to have. d) A truly Christian friendship requires a lot of time spent together in silence.

The magisterium is: a) the kingship of God. b) the mysteries of faith. c) another name for the first five books of the Bible. d) the Pope and the bishops in their role as teachers of faith.

Coming to know God: a) is easier for the academically gifted than for the mentally challenged. b) involves the same things for each person. c) is not possible for everyone d) is different for each person

To be chaste, a person must: a) avoid all sexual relations b) be in control of his or her physical and emotional urges c) be a virgin d) be free from strong sexual feelings

Virtues are: a) attitudes and habits that make us likely to do good b) rules we are expected to follow c) another name for beatitudes d) the personality traits we are born with

Matching Prayer______ a) this allows for a living relationship with God Creed______ b) to never give up Perseverance______ c) this is unconditional Love_______ d) comes from the Latin word credo which means believe

Fill in the Blanks Blessed are the ____________________ for they shall inherit the earth.

Short Answer Define - key terms Explain - your definition using words Example - provide an example to enhance your explanation Should be a paragraph If you are asked to compare concepts, use the define/explain/example model for each concept Answer all parts of the question

Areas to focus on for the SHORT ANSWER written questions: 10 commandments and 8 beatitudes applied to daily life Common good and obedience Body image Faithfulness to God and seven ways to be smart

Areas to focus on for the SHORT ANSWER written questions: Inclusivity/Exclusivity (ingroup/outgroup) Living according to natural law Preferential option for the poor and showing love to the poor Truths of the Genesis creation stories

Long Answer Try to have 3 paragraphs (intro, body and conclusion) Use the define/explain/example model whenever possible Answer all parts of the question Include person experience and reflection if possible

Areas to focus on for the LONG ANSWER written questions: Faith/belief Prayer in your life, forms of prayer Seven ways to be smart Youth and sexuality (making good choices according to Church teaching) Christ-like love See  Judge  Act  Evaluate and the common good