Religion Midterm Study Guide 2026 – 100+ Q&A – Virtues, Sacraments, Trinity, Mary, Church Teachings

This detailed Religion midterm exam guide for the 2026 academic year features over 100 expert-verified questions and answers, structured to cover essential theological, doctrinal, historical, and liturgical concepts within the Catholic faith. Each entry reinforces core religious teachings using precise definitions, biblical references, and doctrinal clarity. Key topics include: Theological Foundations: The three theological virtues (faith, hope, and charity), the Trinity, and the Latin term Sanctus (holy) Prayer and Worship: Four forms of prayer (adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, supplication), difficulties in prayer, and the significance of peace and silence Sacraments and the Church: Sacraments instituted at the Last Supper, the Mystical Body of Christ, marks of the Church, and the 7 precepts of the Church Mary and Dogmas: Annunciation, Immaculate Conception, Assumption, and Mary's parents (St. Joachim and Ann) Scripture & Doctrine: Number of books in the Old and New Testaments, the Deposit of Faith, the role of the Magisterium, and definitions of terms like Canon and Metanoia Church History & Hierarchy: The role of the Holy Spirit, establishment of Church authority, and major feast days like Pentecost, Epiphany, and Palm Sunday Vocabulary & Theology: Definitions of sanctification, charism, Paraclete, holiness, monotheism, and theology This guide is ideal for: Students enrolled in Catholic theology or Religion courses Learners preparing for midterm exams, confirmation prep, or catechism reviews Use in parochial schools, RCIA classes, or structured group study Keywords: Trinity, theological virtues, Sanctus, adoration, contrition, Eucharist, Holy Orders, Mystical Body of Christ, Church marks, precepts of the Church, Annunciation, Assumption, Immaculate Conception, St. Joachim, Deposit of Faith, canon of Scripture, metanoia, sanctification, Magisterium, Pentecost, Epiphany, Paraclete, martyr, holiness, Catholic doctrine, prayer forms