Junior Theology Ch. 5 Vocabulary

infallibility

the gift of the Holy Spirit that preserves the pope and bishops from error when they are officially teaching on matters of faith and morals

doctrine

a teaching that is officially endorsed by the Magisterium

dogma

a teaching from Divine Revelation that all Catholics are required to believe

definitive doctrine

teachings that are not revealed by God but are necessary for protecting and explaining Divine Revelation

authoritative doctrine

teachings that are not divinely revealed but which are drawn from the Church's reflection on Divine Revelation

indefectibility

the promise that the teachings of the Church are without error despite the flaws of Her members

diocese

the geographic area governed by a bishop

Canon of Scripture

infallible; the list of the books of the Bible officially recognized by the Church as divinely inspired

Magisterium

the official teaching authority of the church

ecumenical counsel

a gathering of the pope and all the bishops of the world which has the authority to propose new definitive doctrines

what do biblical scholars consider when interpreting scripture

literary genre

historical context

analogy of faith; scripture cant contradict what we know about God

What is the 3 legged stool made of

top- deposit of faith

1 magisterium

2 sacred scripture

3 sacred tradition

Sacred scripture

canonized books of the bible

sacred tradition

beliefs and practices passed down through generations EX: sacraments, liturgy, holidays

2 primary creeds

apostle and Nicene creed

difference between dogmas definitive doctrine and authoritative doctrine; which are infallible + why

dogma- truths directly revealed by God; infallible b/c divinely revealed

definitive doctrine - necessary for protecting and explaining Divine Revelation, not divinely revealed; infallible b/c drawn from divine sources

Authoritative doctrine - not divinely revealed, drawn by the Church's reflection on divine revelation; not infallible

How are new definitive doctrines created

declared by ecumenical counsel

difference between synod and ecumenical counsel

ecumencal counsel - all bishops and the pope

synod - many but not all bishops

canon law

set of rules and regulations that govern the church

not doctrine and can change

canon lawyer

priest who is an expert on canon law

helps with judicial proceedings

5 precepts of the church

go to church on sunday + holy days of obligation

take communion once a year during the Easter season at a minimum

go to confession once year; typically during Easter season

help provide for church needs; tithing- donate a fixed amount to parish

abserve fasting and abstinence days; fast- 1 meal 2 snacks; abstinence- no meat (ash Wednesday + good Friday)

3 responsibilities of a bishop

teach

govern

sanctify

diocesan responsibilities of a bishop

perform sacraments; holy orders and confirmation

make important decisions; establish churches assign priests roles; open/close ministries

decide which holy days will be observed and when

national responsibilities of a bishop

USCCB (national bishops conference)

meet annually to discuss national Catholic issues

make certain countrywide decisions (culturally specific holy days of obligation)

international responsibilities of a bishop

synods and ecumenical counsels

discuss and publish documents; universal issues

create new definitive and authoritative doctrine

set new rules and practices