ARK Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Jesus's Sermon on the Mount contains the Beatitudes, which begin with: → Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
2. In the Catholic understanding of conscience, a person who follows an erroneous conscience in good faith: → Commits no moral fault if the error is not their responsibility
3. The Western Schism (1378-1417), in which there were two or three claimants to the papacy simultaneously, was resolved by the: → Council of Constance
4. In the New Testament, 'parousia' refers to: → The Second Coming of Christ
5. What is "Karma" in the context of Hinduism and Buddhism? → The law of moral cause and effect
6. Which of the following is the best definition of vocal prayer? → Prayer that is expressed through spoken words, whether recited or spontaneous.
7. The Pentateuch refers to the first five books of the Bible. Which book is NOT part of the Pentateuch? → Joshua
8. Which sacred text is divided into 114 chapters called 'suras' and is regarded as the direct word of God in Islam? → Quran
9. After the Ascension of Jesus, how does Salvation History continue to unfold in the world? → Through the life and mission of the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit.
10. What is a common outcome when interfaith dialogue is successful? → Greater mutual respect and cooperation among different faith communities
11. The Book of Psalms is a collection of how many sacred poems and songs? → 150
12. The seven sacraments are categorized into three groups. Which of the following correctly lists the Sacraments of Healing? → Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
13. The Parliament of the World's Religions first met in which city in 1893? → Chicago
14. Who was the first king of the united Kingdom of Israel? → Saul
15. The theological concept of 'prevenient grace' in Wesleyan/Arminian theology refers to: → Grace that goes before and enables a person to respond to God
16. The term 'theodicy' refers to the theological attempt to: → Justify God's goodness in the face of evil and suffering
17. In Catholic theology, the 'Paschal Mystery' refers to: → Christ's suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension as one saving event
18. The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur is known as: → The Day of Atonement
19. The Creed's statement 'he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father' draws primarily on: → Psalm 110:1 and Acts 1:9-11
20. In the context of Christian discipleship, what is the primary meaning of the term 'vocation'? → The specific plan for holiness and service to which God calls each individual.
21. In Catholic sacramental theology, 'matter' and 'form' refer to: → The physical element used and the words spoken that together make a sacrament
22. In Buddhism, the 'Three Jewels' (Triratna) that practitioners take refuge in are: → Buddha, Dharma, Sangha
23. According to the Nicene Creed, which of the following is identified as 'the Lord, the giver of life'? → The Holy Spirit
24. In which book of the Old Testament does God reveal the divine name 'I AM WHO I AM' (YHWH) to Moses? → Exodus
25. In Aquinas's framework, the theological virtue of hope differs from natural optimism in that it: → Has God himself as its object and ground — trust in God's promises of eternal life
26. The doctrine of 'penal substitution' in Protestant atonement theology holds that: → Christ bore the penalty for human sin in our place, satisfying divine justice
27. Which papal encyclical, issued by Pope Leo XIII in 1891, is widely considered the foundational document of modern Catholic Social Teaching? → Rerum Novarum
28. Saint Augustine of Hippo lived during which period of church history? → Patristic Era (4th-5th century)
29. Which term describes the scholarly study of the original meaning of biblical texts in their historical and cultural context? → Exegesis
30. What is the theological term for the study of the 'last things' — death, judgment, heaven, and hell? → Eschatology