Priest Exam
PART 1
This part of the exam is designed to test your knowledge and understanding of the Church Dogma and Lore while making you think from your characters perspective on certain aspects. The number inside a bracket denotes how many points each answer is worth and a single point question can usually be answered by a single word or a short sentence. Questions worth more points may require several sentences or a short paragraph to answer.
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Section A: Creation and Longing
The Creation story (which is told in the journal article ‘Creation and Longing:') features three principal characters and much of it revolves around the relationships and interactions between them.
QUESTION 1)
What are the names of the three principal characters? (1)
QUESTION 2)
Through which Character do we see the seven prime Virtues manifested? Explain your answer. (1)
QUESTION 3)
In which Character are the cardinal Sins manifested? Explain your answer. (1)
QUESTION 4)
Which relationship do you think personifies the duality between Good and Evil that features prominently in the belief system of the Church of Soldeus? Explain your answer. (2)
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Section B: Our Saviour
Read the journal article ‘Our Saviour:' and answer the following questions.
QUESTION 1)
Which of Lucius’ disciples was instrumental in the creation of the Church of Soldeus? (1)
QUESTION 2)
Where was the first basilica created and consecrated? (1)
QUESTION 3)
What great event occurred at the moment Lucius died? (1)
QUESTION 4)
From your character's perspective, when do you think that Lucius will return? (2)
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Section C: The Voice of Soldeus
Read the journal article on ‘The Voice of Soldeus' and answer the following questions.
QUESTION 1)
What is the Inner Spark? (1)
QUESTION 2)
How does the Inner Spark separate man from all the other creations of Soldeus? (1)
QUESTION 3)
Why is a life filled with Sin harmful to a man’s Inner Spark and why is it important to lead a life of Virtue? In your answer consider the impact of free will. (3)
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Section D: Sin and Virtue
Read the journal article on ‘Sin and Virtue' and answer the following questions.
QUESTION 1)
Create two lists. In the first list the seven prime Virtues and in the second list the seven cardinal Sins. (1)
QUESTION 2)
Which of the seven prime Virtues do you believe to be the greatest? Explain your answer. (2)
QUESTION 3)
Which of the seven cardinal Sins do you believe to be the most terrible? Explain your answer. (2)
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Section E: The Obligations
Read the journal article on ‘The Obligations' and answer the following questions.
According to teachings of the Church every man has moral obligations that can be divided into three groups.
QUESTION 1)
What are these three groups? (1)
QUESTION 2)
Put the three groups in order putting the most important group of obligations first. (1)
QUESTION 3)
You will now be presented with three scenarios. In each scenario you must identify which obligation takes priority over the others. (3)
Scenario A:
I) You are exhausted from a long day of work and need rest.
II) It is a beautiful summer day and you wish to go fishing.
III) Your neighbour has injured himself and is asking for your help.
Scenario B:
I) A member of the garrison is asking you to help him hunt game.
II) It is time for you to attend Church for your daily prayers.
III) Your neighbour has invited you to drink with him at the local inn.
Scenario C:
I) An elderly and homeless man who is sick and weak asks for your charity.
II) Your neighbour is expecting you for dinner and you are late.
III) Your neighbour has asked for your help building a shed.
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Section F: Spiritual Life
Read the journal article on ‘Spiritual Life' and answer the following questions.
QUESTION 1)
In your own words, why do you think that Prayer is an important part of an individual’s spiritual life? (3)
QUESTION 2)
What do you, from your characters perspective, pray for? (2)
PART 2
Section B is designed to test your knowledge and understanding of the structure of the Church. The information you need to answer these questions correctly can be found in 'Structure of the Church' post within the Diocese of Wessex subforum or on the Wessex Wiki.
QUESTION 1)
Describe the clergy (clerici) social class. (1)
QUESTION 2)
Based on your understanding of the Church Structure, please place the following ranks in order of authority with the first being the highest. Also, for each one provide the correct form of address. (2)
Bishop, Deacon, Friar, Priest and Novice.
QUESTION 3)
List the three types of Spiritual Orders (not including the Inquisition). (1)
QUESTION 4)
Which of the following clergy titles are available to a priest? (1)
Abbot, Cleric, Chaplain, Master of the Order, Parson, Prior, Rector and Vicar
PART 3
Part 3 is designed to get an understanding of you and your reasons for wanting to join the Church of Soldeus. There are no right or wrong answers and all that is required is that you provide honest and detailed answers.
QUESTION 1)
Why do you want to join the Church?
QUESTION 2)
What qualities do you possess that make you a good candidate to become a Priest?
QUESTION 3)
The journal entry on “Salvation” reads as:
“It is in the salvation of man that the Church plays its greatest role in service of our Heavenly Father. To the faithful children of our father we offer guidance and protection; teaching them the Word of Soldeus and leading them in prayer and contemplation. To those who have fallen from grace we offer redemption and will walk alongside them down the path of repentance and into the loving embrace of out Radiant Lord. Those who have turned from our Heavenly Father, those who have rejected his teachings and those who refuse to repent, must be swiftly separated and judged.”
A priest is expected to be a bastion of faith and the title is a very prestigious one. How do you view the role of a priest in Mortal Online?
