Department of Catechesis Date : 21/09/2014 Diocese of Kalyan Time : 1½Hrs Marks : 30

Half Yearly Examination CONFIRMATION SECTION (Church: The worshipping community)

I. Fill in the blanks (5 marks)

1. On either side of the altar, the ______are arranged for preparing the sacrificial offerings. 2. The ______worn on the neck of the celebrant indicates priestly authority and purity. 3. The general characteristic of our is to stand. Standing signifies ______4. The act of covering the holy mysteries with the ______signifies the burial of Jesus. 5. The ______is the place where the faithful assemble for ; it is symbol of the earth.

II. Match the following (4 marks)

A B

1. Kotina a. Prayer 2. b. Vestment 3. Questroma c. 4. Karozuza d. Place

III. Church Quiz (3 marks)

1. When did St. Thomas die? 2. What is the full form of CBCI? 3. When did St. Francis Xavier reach in ? IV. Answer in one or two sentences (Any four) (8 marks)

1. What are the differences between signs and symbols? Give examples. 2. Which are the three forms of Holy Qurbana in the Syro Malabar Church? 3. What do you mean by The ‘’? 4. What all are symbolized by washing of the hands in the Holy Qurbana? 5. How many Anaphoras are there in East Syrian lturgy? Name them. 6. What are the actions of the Holy Spirit mentioned in the invocation to the Holy spirit in our Qurbana?

V. Answer in brief (Any two) (6 marks)

1. Explain Holy Qurbana is as a sacrifice and a banquet? 2. The liturgy of the Word in the Holy Qurbana prepares us to recognize and experience Jesus. Explain. 3. Why is it said that receiving Holy Communion is necessary for the completion of the Holy Qurbana? 4. What is Liturgy? List out the different elements of liturgy

VI. Answer the following (Any One) (4 marks)

1. Everyone who participates in the Holy Qurbana is sent as a missionary. Explain the importance of participating in the Holy Qurbana to a friend who is reluctant to participate.

2. Your classmate does not read the Holy Bible. How can you make him understand the importance of the word of God in the Christian life?