ARK Living Discipleship 2

Question 1

Jesus's Sermon on the Mount contains the Beatitudes, which begin with:

Accepted Answer

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Answer

The first Beatitude in Matthew 5:3 is 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,' opening Jesus's programmatic teaching on kingdom life.

Question 2

In Catholic discipleship, the 'Works of Mercy' are divided into corporal and spiritual works. Which of the following is a SPIRITUAL work of mercy?

Accepted Answer

Instructing the ignorant

Answer

The spiritual works of mercy address the soul's needs: instructing the ignorant, counseling the doubtful, admonishing sinners, bearing wrongs patiently, forgiving offenses, comforting the afflicted, and praying for the living and dead.

Question 3

The Great Commission given by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20 instructs disciples to:

Accepted Answer

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them

Answer

The Great Commission commands baptizing converts and teaching them to observe everything Jesus commanded, grounding the Church's missionary mandate.

Question 4

The parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 primarily illustrates:

Accepted Answer

God's unconditional mercy and the joy of repentance and reconciliation

Answer

The Prodigal Son parable reveals a father who runs to meet his repentant son, depicting God's unconditional, joyful love and mercy toward sinners who return to him.

Question 5

In discipleship formation, the term 'metanoia' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Deep conversion and transformation of mind and heart

Answer

Metanoia (Greek: 'change of mind/heart') refers to the deep conversion and ongoing transformation that discipleship requires — turning away from sin toward God.

ARK - Assessment of Religious Knowledge Practice Test

ARK - Assessment of Religious Knowledge Practice Test

ARK Living Discipleship 2