STD XI

Answer Key

1. Mt 16,16 1/10 Para 1

2. Antioch 2/19 Para 3

3. Isaiah 3/26 Para 1

4. Jesus 4/31 Para 6

5. Temporary Tent 5/37 Para 2

6. Sinful conscience 6/46

7. Conscience 6/44 Para 2

8. Working hard 4/30 Para 4

9. Life 7/53 Para 3

10. Before people Lk 12,8 (Bible)

11. 4/32

12. 1/10-11

13. 2/19

14. Little catechism 32

15. Sathyadeepam (2018 June 28-July 4)(Page-1)

16. 3/26

17. Little catechism no.18 B

18. 6/46

19. 5/36

20. 7/55-59

21. General Essay

A. Choose the correct answer from the brackets (1x5) 5

1. When a person keeps changing his decisions very often and is uncertain about what is right and what is wrong, he has.

(1. Scrupulous Conscience 2. Perplexed Conscience 3. Lax Conscience)

2. What is the key to personality development? (1. Self-manifestation 2. Self-empowerment 3. Self-awareness)

3. “My biggest discovery is that Jesus of Nazareth is my savior” whose words?

(1. William Shakespeare 2. William Ampere 3. William Faulkner )

4. Which Commandment reveals the dignity of life. (1. 1st Commandment 2. 9th Commandment 3. 5th Commandment)

5. Which country has the largest number of Catholics? (1. Italy 2. America 3. Philippines)

B. Fill in the blanks with correct word / words (1x5) 5

6. ----------- can’t deny the historicity of Christ-the Son of God- whom we fi nd in the Gospels.

7. ----------- is the patron of travelers and ----------- is the patron of charitable works.

8. ----------- is the surest expression of one’s Christian identity.

9. “For you pay a tithe of your spices mint, dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law, ---------, ----------, ----------- (Math 23:23)

10. “Blessed are the peace makers , for they shall be called -----------”

STD - XI

DEPARTMENT OF CATECHESISARCHDIOCESE OF ERNAKULAM – ANGAMALY

FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Nov.05. 2017 Marks : 5010.30 am - 12.30 pm Time : Two Hours

Instructions: Do not write your answers on the question paper. Choices are given in some sections.

C. Answer in Two or Three sentences (7x2) 14

11. ‘The constant awareness that he is the Son of God’ was the foundation of Jesus’ personality. Explain.

12. Explain any two guidelines to be followed in the formation of Christian Conscience?

13. What do you mean by ‘Apocryphal Books’? Give two examples.

14. Write a short note on ‘murder’ and ‘use of drugs’ that are challenges against life,

15. Write a note on service-mindedness which is the lifestyle of a person who has shaped his or her personality adopting Jesus Christ as his model.

16. Write the Seven Capital Sins.

17. In the Gospel of Mark, chapter 10, verses 17-25, (The Rich man and the Kingdom of God) we come across an interesting conversation between a young rich man and Jesus. The youngster asks Jesus a valid question and Jesus answers regarding him lovingly. Write down the question by the young man and the fi nal answer given to him by the Lord .

D. Write a paragraph on any Two (5x2) 1018. How can we conform to the exceptional personality traits of Jesus,

emphasizing, ‘I am meek and humble of heart and merciful’ ?

19. What are the factors which may help us to nurture a culture of life? How can you cooperate to promote life as a student who is involved in faith formation?

20. Explain the fi ve aspects of Christian vision of Life?

E. General Essay (Not less than two pages) (6x1) 6

21. When the youngsters in India take a fundamentalistic stand in the religious and political realm do they become defenders or offenders of life? Write an essay keeping in mind the value and dignity of human life?

22. Internal Assessment : See Vachanadeepam - Page 33 10

STD-XI ANSWER –KEY

First Semester Examination – Nov.05 2017, 10.30 am -12.30 pm

A. Choose the correct answer from the brackets (1x5) 5

1.Perplexed Conscience 6/46

2. Self-awareness 4/31

3. William Ampere 1/9

4. You shall not kill (Little catechism P-7)

5. Sathyadeepam July 20-26

B.Fill in the blanks with correct word / words (1x5) 5

6. Those who seek truth 2/19

7. St. Christopher, St. Vincent de Paul 4/32

8. To love the enemies 5/41

9. Mt.23:23

10. Children of God (Little catechism P-12)

C.Answer in Two or Three sentences (7x2) 14

11. 3/22-23

12. 6/47-48

13. 2/18

14. 7/57 & 59

15. 5/42

16. Little catechism (P-12)

17. Mark. 10:17-25

D.Write a paragraph on any Two (5x2) 10

18. 3/25-26

19. 7/59-61

20. 5/36-37

E.General Essay (6x1) 6

21. General

STD - XI

DEPARTMENT OF CATECHESISARCHDIOCESE OF ERNAKULAM – ANGAMALY

SUNDAY SCHOOL – FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Date : 2. 11. 2014 Marks : 5010.30 am - 12.30 pm Time : Two Hours

Instructions

Instructions: Your answers should maintain textual orientations as well as personal reflections and insights.

Write essays not exceeding one page each (Any three only) 15

1. Explain Jesus’ ‘Life Style’ who is meek and merciful. How can we imitate him. Describe your impressions earned from the catechism classes to form a gospel mind set towards the sick, the suffering and the sinners. (Chapter 3)

2. Write the important factors involved in the formation of a right Christian conscience. How much do your faith formation empower you to live the christian ideologies amidst the complexities of contemporary world were the good is often misrepresented as bad and paltry and evil as good and healthy? Explain. (Chapter 6)

3. What are the things that we, Christians should do to uphold the dignity of human beings and to promote a pro-life culture. Describe your earnest determination to say no to drugs and the ways to help the drug addicts to turn away from the life threatening death culture. (Chapter 7)

4. Only through continuous efforts we can develop Christian personality. Describe what we should do to develop a Christian personality? What inspiration do Bl. Chavara Kuriakose Elias and Evuprassiamma, Kerala’s own saints, give us in this regard (Chapter 4)

Write a paragraph (Any three only) 9(You should answer the following questions purely based on text)

5. Jesus revealed the truth that He is the Son of God. Explain. (Chapter 1)

6. The proclamation of faith of the early Christians is a strong proof for the historicity of Jesus. Explain. (Chapter 2)

7. There are five aspects of Christian vision of life of which one is‘Vision of Heaven’ or Heaven, our ultimate goal. Explain the concept. (Chapter 5)

8. Write on the importance of Conscience. (Chapter 6)

Bible Study and Basic Catholic Prayers.

9. Quote John 1:1. “In the beginning.... 1½

10. “My food, “Jesus said to them,” is to obey the will of the one who sentmeandtofinishtheworkhegavemetodo.”Chapter,verse?1½

11. “He must become more important while I become less important.” (Jn3/30)Writeyourreflectionsontheseverse. 2

12. Write the ‘Ten Commandments’ of God. 2½

13. Write the Rosary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Starting from “Soul of Christ.... to I may praise you for all eternity.) 2½

General Questions

Write an essay not exceeding two pages. (Any one only) 6

14. What is your response to the government’s move to take legal action against parents who give corporal punishment to their children? Shouldn’t you consider such actions of parents as disciplining their children rather than punishing because they love their children so muchandsoselflessly?Dochildrenfailtounderstandtheloveoftheir parents? Where lies the problem? Write your response to this current issue in the light of Christian ideologies.

15. Life is the greatest gift of God, and it is there ‘only once’. No one can predict how close the death is. In such a situation, can we say that people who run madly after money, fame and pleasure are wasting away their precious time? Which is more important, life here on earth or heavenly life which makes earthly life worth while? Write down your views on life.

16. Internal Assessment 10

Participation in Holy Quarbana (3 Marks) Participation in catechism class (3 Marks) Participation in Family Unit (2 Marks) Participation of Pious Organisation (1 Mark) Evaluation of the Class Teacher (1 Mark). The marks are awarded out of ten by the teacher.

ANSWER KEY

STD - XI

DEPARTMENT OF CATECHESIS

ARCHDIOCESE OF ERNAKULAM – ANGAMALY

SUNDAY SCHOOL – FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Date : 2. 11. 2014 Marks : 50

10.30 am - 12.30 pm Time : Two Hours

Write essays not exceeding one page each (Any three only) 3x5=15

1. Chapter 3/25, 26

2. Chapter 6/48-50

3. Chapter 7/60, 61

4. Chapter 4/31, 32

Write a paragraph (Any three only) 3x3=9

(The following answers should be purely based on text)

5. Chapter 1/10

6. Chapter 2/19, 20

7. Chapter 5/37

8. Chapter 6/45

Bible Study and Basic Catholic Prayers.

9. Quote John 1:1. “In the beginning the Word already existed; the Word

was with God, and the Word was God. 1½

10. Jn. 4:34 1½

11. (Jn3/30)Writetherelections. 2

12. Little catechism Page 7 2½

13. Little catechism page 21, 22 2½

General Questions

Write an essay not exceeding two pages (Any one only) 6

14. General Question

15. General Question

Instructions: Choices are given in some sections. Answer only those

number of questions, given in brackets.

16. Internal Assessment 10

You get here 40 marks for questions and answers and ten marks

for internal assessment. You are expected to mark the internal

assessment from the beginning of the academic year (Ref.

Vachanadeepam Page 34). As this is a model examination, on-

line entry is not needed. However before 25th of January 2015, the

percentage of attendance and Internal Assessment marks should be

entered on-line.

STD - XI

DEPARTMENT OF CATECHESISARCHDIOCESE OF ERNAKULAM – ANGAMALY

SUNDAY SCHOOL – FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Date : 10. 11. 2013 Marks : 5010.30 am - 12.30 pm Time : Two Hours

Instructions

First 4 questions are from the text book. According to each question, you need to personalize the answer in connection with the matter in the text. Personal refl ections and insights are preferable. Answer the last 2 ques-tions (13 & 14) in a common Christian point of view.

Write essays not exceeding one page each (Any three only) 18

1. ‘Jesus is the Saviour of the world’. What do you mean by this? How do you share this salvation experience among your colleagues and classmates professing various other religions? (Chapter 1)

2. Jesus fought against evil without any compromise. What are the evils in the present day society? Suggest solutions for them. (Chap-ter 3)

3. What are the special characteristics and qualities which can be identifi ed in a person who adopts a Christian lifestyle? How do you acquire these qualities in your personal life? Explain. (Chapter 5)

4. What are the main challenges against life in our society. What are the possibilities available to you for helping and correcting a drug/ alcohol addict colleague? (Chapter 7)

Write a paragraph (Any two only) 6

5. The faith proclamation of the early Christian community is suffi cient and strong evidence for the historicity of Jesus. Explain. (2/19)

6. The formation of a right conscience is the need of the hour. Explain. (6/46)

7. ‘A genuine Christian is another Christ.’ Explain. (4/32-33)

Bible Study and Basic Catholic Prayers.

8. “Behold the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world” - Chapter, verse? 1½

9. “His mother said to the servant; do whatever he tells you” (John: 2:5) - Write down your refl ections. 2

10. What is the second miracle that Jesus performed after his arrival in Galilee from Judea? (John 4:54) 1½

11. Write down the requirements for a good confession. 2½

12. Write the concluding prayer of the Rosary of the Sacred Heart. 2½

General QuestionsWrite essays not exceeding two pages each. 16

13. Gandhiji Says “work is worship”. The teaching that ‘the hard worker will be blessed with God’s signature in his heart and with the light of grace in his family’ also underlines the greatness of hard work. The tendency to somehow earn a quick buck is on the increase in our society. What are your views on hard work? Explain.

14. “The Church is like our own mother to each one of us. The Church gifts us with life like a mother” - Pope Francis. To belong to the Catholic Church is entirely different from being a member of a politi-cal party, company or organisation. It is not a status symbol. Even though faith is something personal, it becomes perfect and full when we stand committed on the foundation that is Church. Explain. What are the changes required in our mindset and attitudes?

DEPARTMENT OF CATECHESISARCHDIOCESE OF ERNAKULAM - ANGAMALY

SUNDAY SCHOOL - FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Date : 6.11.2011 Marks : 5010.30 am - 12.30 pm Time : Two Hours

STD - XI

ANSWER KEYPART - A

Answer in a word each: 2½1. Divine Sonship 3/232. Vision of life 5/353. Antioch 2/204. Holy Spirit 6/475. St.Vincent De Paul 4/33

Choose the correct answer from the brackets 2½6. William Ampier 1/197. Mother Theresa 7/528. Jn 14:6 3/249. Love of Enemy 5/4010. Talmud 2/17

Answer in two or three sentences: 411. 1/1312. 4/29

Answer any two questions not exceeding one page 813. 6/4414. 7/5415. 5/39-40

Write an essay not exceeding two pages 616. 3/23-27

PART - B

Answer in a word each17. The gospel (Rom. 1/16) 118. The Righteousness of God (Rom 3/22) 119. Something due (Rom 4/4) 120. Rom 2/6 121. Rom 2/10 122. Little Cathechism page-5 323. Little Cathechism page-12 2

Write an essay not exceeding one page 624. General Question25. General Question

Write an essay not exceeding two pages 630. General Question

31. Internal Assessment (See ‘Vachanadeepam’ Page 50) 5By evaluating the Sacramental life, Behaviour in the church, Discipline,Behavioural patterns, Service mentality, Social commitment, Interest incatechesis, Mental maturity of each student, the teacher gives mark with theauthorization of the parish priest. The criteria for giving marks:

Excellent-5, Very good 4-5, Good 3-4, Average 2-3, Below Average 1-2

First Semester 2011-12