Catholicism Quiz - Theology I

On March 21, 2025

Differences between Catholic and Protestant views on saints

Catholics- Honored as Intercessors

Protestants- Generally not emphasized

Canonization

A solemn declaration by the Pope

(2 miracles)

How do Catholics honor saints?

Honor saints and ask saints to pray for and with them

Do not pray to the saints as if they were God

Why/how does Mary enjoy a special role in the Catholic Church?

• Mary is the first disciple of the Church

• The Queen of all Saints

• Devotions to Mary:

  • The rosary

  • Immaculate conception

  • Assumption

What is the significance of the colors of the liturgical calendar?

Signify different seasons of the year

Seasons of the year in the Church

• Advent (preparation for Christmas)

• Christmas ( celebration of Jesus’s birth)

• Lent (40 days of preparation for Easter)

• Easter (Resurrection of Jesus)

• Ordinary Time (growth in faith)

What is the calendar based on?

Based on the key events in the life of Jesus

What is the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church?

• Believed to be, as the Bishop Rome, the successor of St Peter (leader of the Church)

• The Pope has authority on faith and morals

• Papal authority not recognized by Protestants

Recent Popes

• Pope Leo XIV

• Pope Francis

• Pope Benedict XVI

• Pope John Paul II

• Pope John Paul I

• Pope Paul VI

Sacraments

Efficacious signs of grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church

Sacramental worldview

All things in the world point to the mystery of God

• Use all things to enjoy God (AMDG)

Signs/effects of the seven Sacraments

Baptism- the oil, white garment

Eucharist- The host, loaves of bread, chalice

Reconciliation- stole, sign of the cross

Confirmation- Oil, laying of the hands

Anointing of the Sick- oil, laying of the hands

Holy Orders- sign: the stole, oil

Matrimony- sign: the people (couple) (represents God)

Different types of priests

Ordered

• Commits to following the rule of life for a particular order of priests

  • Ex.: Jesuits, Franciscans, Carmelites, Dominicans, etc.

    Diocesan

• Work mainly in parishes, belong to a certain archdiocese

• Loyal to the bishop

Who elects the next pope?

Cardinals (Locked in Sistine Chapel)

Hierarchy

Pope at the head and bishops behind them

Priests lead parishes in diocese

God

Pope

Cardinals

Archbishops

Bishops

Priests

People

Steps of formation for Jesuit priests

Novitiate:

• Experiments

• Rely on God more fully

• Rely on generosity of strangers

Studies:

• Study of philosophy

• 3 years, graduate level

• 10-15 hours a week with poor/marginalized

Regency

• Break from studies

• Live with Jesuits

• Could be at:

• Jesuit high school

Theology

• Around 3 years

• Preparing for priesthood

• Ethics, scripture, pastoral ministry, etc.

Ministry

• Working as priest/brother

• The first work that you do after ordination

Tertianship

• (3 months)

• Break from ministry

• Extended retreat on the Spiritual Exercises

• **International experience

Final Vows