THEO 12 S2 EXAM 2 studyguide

includes weeks 5-8 of semester 2

what is the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception?

the belief that Mary was conceived without sin in anticipation of her being the mother of Jesus

what famous Marian apparation occured not long after the Immaculate Conception was infallibly decreed?

Lourdes

the Pope says that one of the reasons he can say, with confidence, that through Mary we can learn more about Jesus than through any other is because of what?

Jesus lived with her for 30 years before His public ministry began

why does Pope Pius say we can rightly call mary, not only the mother of Christ, but of all of us as well?

Because she gave birth not only to the physical body of Jesus, but also to all those who will believe in Him and unite themselves to Him (His spiritual Body)

who is the primary dispenser of the merits of Christ?

Jesus Christ :)

who is the secondary dispenser of Christ’s merits?

Mary His Mother

Pope Pius X quotes St. Bernardine of Sienna, who called Mary what part of the body to illustrate her role in the mystical body of Christ?

The neck

who alone is capable of producing grace?

God

what does Pope Pius call the homage most appealing to Mary?

“that we should know and really love Jesus Christ”

we should live out all the virtues, but what 3 (seen in the life of Mary) does the Pope call the principal virtues to be imitated?

Faith, hope, and charity

what doctrine does the Pope say the enemies of religion often deny?

the reality of original sin

how does the Pope see the definition of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception as ruinous to Anarchism?

it requires the will and intellect to recognize a power in the Church

How does the Holy Father interpret the vision of the woman giving birth in the Book of Revelation?

“What birth was it? Surely it was the birth of us who, still in exile, are yet to be generated to the perfect charity of God, and to eternal happiness”

T/F the Holy Father announced that he has called a Jubilee in honor of the 50th anniversary of the declaration of the Immaculate Conception

True

what was the Pope’s hope in this Jubilee?

that “large numbers of those who are unhappily separated from Jesus Christ may return to Him, and that love of virtue and fervor of devotion may flourish anew among the Christian people”

the encyclical Casti Connubii addresses what five things?

the nature and dignity of Christian marriage

how it benefits families and society at large

the various errors regarding the Christian understanding of marriage

the various vices opposed to conjugal union

the various remedies that could potentially heal these errors

The Pope emphasizes that marriage was instituted by who?

God—not man

according to St. Augustine, what are three blessings of marriage?

offspring, conjugal faith, and the sacrament

the greatest of all these blessings is what?

children

when the Pope quotes St. Paul about wives being subject to their husbands, does he mean that they should do whatever their husbands ask?

Nope

T/F if the husband neglects his duties, it is the wife’s responsibility to provide for the family

True

what attitudes toward marraige had emerged at the time of the encyclical which bothered the Holy Father?

traditional moral teaching was denied or presented as outdated and repressive

what was the chief problem?

the belief that marriage was created by humanity and not God

on a practical level, what deductions about the nature of marriage are drawn by those who believe marriage is a human institution?

the customs of marriage are subject entirely to man

what evil opposes the good of children?

seeing children as a burden to be avoided and not a blessing to be received

what does the Pope say about public authorities that do not protect unborn children?

they should remember that God is the Judge and Avenger of innocent blood which cries from Earth to Heaven.

what are the three virtues necessary to conjugal faith?

the chaste honor existing between man and wife, the due subjection of wife to husband, and the true love that binds them together

what parable of Jesus does the Pope use to show the weakness of this position?

building a foundation on sand versus on rock

what are two primary attacks on Christian marriage that the Pope mentions?

it should be purely a civil matter and not religious at all, and

divorce and separation should be accepted and the permanence of marital unions denied

what point does the Pope make regarding seeing marriage as purely secular in nature and not religious?

a general examination of history shows humanity has always acknowledged a religious dimension of marriage

what are some reasons why people push for divorce to be easier to obtain?

they think it is necessary for the good of the wronged party and the children

what does the Pope say is allowed in difficult or dangerous marital situations?

separation

what does the Pope believe is the greatest source of sins against marriage?

lust

how could a couple manage their unhealthy passions and draw closer to God?

by continually asking for His divine assistance, frequenting the sacraments, and always nourishing and preserving a loyal and thoroughly sincere devotion to God

what is our guide in moral matters like this?

the Church

when it comes to discerning Truth, what approach does the Pope call overrated?

an exaggerated confidence in our private judgement and the false autonomy of human reason

St. Robert Bellarmine compares the sacrament of marriage to what other sacrament? Why?

The Eucharist, because just as the presence of Jesus remains in the Eucharist as long as its matter remains, the sacrament of marriage remains as long as the couple is alive.

what kind of things does the Pope recommend reflecting on before choosing a spouse?

God, the true religion of Christ, themselves, partner, children to come, and also human and civil society

T/F Munificentissimus Deus is an encyclical

False, it is an apostolic constitution

The Pope says the dogma of Mary’s Assumption is closely connected to what other dogma?

The Immaculate Conception

after seeing that the laity and clergy petitioned to have the dogma of the Assumption proclaimed, what did Pius XII do?

he prayed for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in this matter

he asked for more advanced inquiries into it

he had all the petitions sent in since Pius IX collected and evaluated

he asked every bishop to formally declare their opinion on the Assumption, and that of their priests and people

accordign to the Holy Father, what was the nature of the responses he received?

near unanimous

does the Eastern Church share this belief?

Yes, but they call it the dormition of Mary

the Pope hopes defining this dogma will produce what fruits in the life of the Church?

people will be moved to more devotion to the Blessed Mother

An increased desire on the part of the baptised to share in the unity of Christ’s Mystical Body, which Mary also shares in

reflecting on the example of Mary will hopefully encourage others to live a life devoted to the will of God and bringing good to others

the baptized will be reminded of how lofty a destiny our bodies and souls are meant for

an increased belief in the glorious future resurrection of our own bodies

does the Pope see this teaching as binding on all Catholics?

Yes

does the council intend to create something completely new in Lumen Gentium?

No. It is based on previous councils and applied to the issues of the modern Church

according to the Council Fathers, who is called to union with Christ?

all men and women

what are some things the Spirit accomplishes in the Church?

to men, dead in sin, the Father gives life through Him, until, in Christ, He brings life to their mortal bodies

He dwells in the Church and the hearts of the faithful like a temple

within believers, He prays on their behalf and verifies that they are children of God

He guides the Church in all truth and unifies it in communion and in works of ministry

He also equips and directs the Church with hierarchial and charismatic gifts and adorns it with His fruits

He keeps the Church young and leads it to union with its spouse, Christ

where do we find the Church founded by Christ in the world today?

The Catholic Church

does everyone belong in to the society united in Christ?

No

is it possible for all the baptized to be in error on a matter of faith?

No

the Council says there are many nations, but only one what?

People of God

what is the Council’s view on the Catholic Church and salvation?

It is necessary. Anyony who refused to enter or remain within it cannot be saved

can you meet these requirements and still not be saved?

Yes, if you don’t possess active love/charity

which religious group is closest in relationship with us?

the Jews

How does the Council define the laity?

all the faithful except those in holy orders and those in the state of religious life specifically approved by the Church

what do they say specifically characterizes the laity?

their secular nature