Unit 3 theology Test review

Who established the Church’s organization?

Jesus Christ established the Church’s organization

Explain how the Church’s was organized?

Jesus chose the apostles to lead and continue his mission after he ascended to heaven

What apostle did Jesus want to take over the most out of all twelve of them?

Peter

Why can the Church be called the Sacrament of Salvation?

The Church is a visible sign that brings God’s saving grace

Explain how the Church can be called the Sacrament of Salvation?

It helps people receive grace through sacraments and teaches them how to reach salvation

Give an example of how the Church can be called the Sacrament of Salvation?

Baptism in the Church brings someone into a life of grace

When was the hierarchy of the Church developed?

in the early Church

explain when the hierarchy of the Church developed?

After Jesus’ resurrection, the apostles took leadership roles and passed authority down.

What is an example of hierarchy of the church

The apostles appointing leaders in different communities

Describe the process involved in electing a new Pope

A papal election occurs in the Sistine chapel, and cardinals under the age of 80 are selected to vote on a new pope, until a 2/3’s majority is met. When a new pope is chosen, white smoke comes out the sistene chapel.

What color is the smoke from the Sistine chapel

white

What is a diocese?

A diocese is a local region of the Church

Explain what a diocese is for?

It is organized to serve Catholics in a specific area, led by a bishop

Who leads a diocese?

a bishop

Why would a Church call an Ecumenical Council?

It is called to resolve major issues or clarify important teachings

What is an Ecumenical Council for?

An Ecumenical Council is a meeting of Church leaders

What were reasons churches called councils for?

to address heresies and to define doctrines

What was the first Ecumenical Council?

the Council of Nicaea

What was the result of the council of Nicaea?

It produced the Nicene Creed

Name the three levels of Ordained ministry in the Church

bishop, priest, and deacon

Identify the 3 stages by which the Gospels were formed

The life of Jesus, then oral tradition, and then written accounts

elaborate on the three stages

Stories about Jesus were told by apostles before being written into books like Matthew

Name the two Marian Doctrines defined infallibly by a Pope.

Immaculate Conception and the Assumption of Mary

What are the Marian Doctrines defined infallibly by a Pope

These are teachings about Mary declared without error

Explain the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church.

Pope to bishops, then priests, deacons, and laity

What is the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church?

the organized ranking of Church leadership

What is the Magisterium?

the teaching authority of the Church

Who is the Magisterium made up of?

the Pope and bishops who interpret and protect Church teachings

Who defined the Trinity?

The Magisterium

What is the Ordinary Magisterium

The regular, everyday teaching of the Church

What does the Ordinary Magisterium include?

teachings given consistently over time by the Pope and bishops

What is the Extraordinary Magisterium?

The formal and official teaching authority of the Church

When is the Extraordinary Magisterium used?

in special situations like councils or papal declarations

Give an example of when the Extraordinary Magisterium could be used?

A doctrine declared at an Ecumenical Council

what is a sacrament?

A visible sign of God’s grace

what are sacraments?

actions through which God gives spiritual life

Give an example of a sacrament

Baptism washing away sin and giving new life

What is a conclave

A meeting of cardinals to elect a new Pope

True or False: Cardinals are locked in until they reach a decision by voting

True

What is a priest

A minister who serves the Church community

What jobs do priests do?

celebration of sacraments, mass, and guide people spiritually

What is a deacon

A minister who assists in service.

Explain what deacons do?

helping with charity, preaching, and assisting at Mass

True or False: A deacon cannot proclaim the Gospel during Mass

False

What is a bishop?

A leader of a diocese

What are bishops allowed to do?

they possess full authority in their region and oversee priests and deacons

What are Holy Orders

The power to become a deacon, priest, or bishop

What do Holy Orders do?

It gives authority to serve as a bishop, priest, or deacon

Give an example of holy orders in effect

A man being ordained as a priest

What is Apostolic Succession?

The passing of authority from the apostles to bishops

Why was Apostolic Succession established?

It ensures the Church remains connected to Jesus’ original mission

Give an example of Apostolic Succession

A bishop being ordained by other bishops

What is a doctrine?

A core belief that must be accepted by Catholics

What is an explanation of a doctrine

a document which guides beliefs and practices

What is an example of a doctrine

Teachings about the nature of God

What is a dogma?

A core belief that must be accepted by Catholics

True or False: You can deny a dogma

False

What is infallibility

The protection from error in certain teachings

Explain infallibility

The Church cannot be wrong when officially teaching on faith and morals

What declaration does a pope make if a doctrine is infallible ?

ex cathedra

What does ex cathedra mean

from the chair

What is episcopacy?

The office of bishops

Explain episcopacy

the collective leadership of bishops in the Church

Give an example of episocpacy

Bishops working together to guide the Church

What is the deposit of faith?

The complete body of revealed truth

What does the deposit of faith include?

Scripture and Tradition passed down from Jesus

What is an example of the deposit of faith

Teachings found in the Bible and Church Tradition

What is sacred tradition?

Teachings passed down through the Church

Explain sacred tradition further

These are not written in Scripture but are still important

What is an example of sacred tradition?

Practices and teachings handed down from the apostles

What is a diocese?

A region of the Church

Who is a diocese led by?

a bishop

Give a geographical description of a diocese

a city and its surrounding parishes

What is a pope

The leader of the Catholic Church

Explain the term pope

the successor of Peter and has highest authority

Give an example of the repsonsibilties of a pope

guiding Church teachings worldwide

What is the Roman Curia

The administrative body of the Church

What does the Roman Curia do?

It helps the Pope manage the global Church

What are examples of the Roman Curia

Offices in Rome that handle Church decisions

What is a cardinal?

A high-ranking Church official

Explain a cardinal’s role

Cardinals advise the Pope and elect a new one

Give an example of a cardinal working in the church

participating in a conclave

What is hierarchy of the church

The organization of authority from highest to lowest.

What is the hierarchy of the catholic church

Pope, Bishop, Priest, Deacon

What does “In Persona Christi” mean

acting “in the person of Christ”

What is the purpose of “In persona Christi”

Clergy act as Christ when performing sacraments

What is an example of “In person christi”

A priest during the eucharist

What is ex cathedra

It is a rare statement made with full authority and is infallible

What is evangelization?

Spreading the message of the Gospel

True or False: Evangelization is the church’s main mission

True

What is Papacy

The office of the Pope

What does Papacy refer to?

the role and authority of the Pope

What is Presbyterate

The body of priests

What does Presbyterate refer to?

all priests serving under a bishop

What is an example of Presbyterate?

Priests in a diocese working together

How is the Church a sacrament of salvation and communion

it is a visible sign that brings God’s grace and unites people through sacraments

Explain two sacraments that connect people to God

Baptism and the Eucharist

What does the saying “the church is a mystery” mean?

The Church is both human and divine.

What are the responsibilities of the church

a bishop leads a diocese, while an archbishop leads an archdiocese

what is the office of the papacy

the Papacy is the role of the Pope as leader of the Church