Study Guide Matrimony + Holy Orders Test
Holy Orders SG
What is the primary role of those receiving holy orders?
The role of the Apostles' successors was crucial for maintaining the unity of the Church, preserving the truth of Christ, and continuing the mission that Christ had given them.
What was lacking in the sacrifice of the old covenant?
Why is Jesus called the “eternal” high priest? Why was his sacrifice perfect?
Jesus became the source of our salvation and the only mediator between God and man, who gave himself as ransom for all. His sacrifice was perfect because he was born to die, to offer himself for our sins.
What was the special role he gave to St. Peter?
Becoming the head of the Church after Christ ascended into heaven.
What is apostolic succession and why is it important?
Apostolic Succession is the handing on of ecclesiastical authority from the Apostles to their successors, the bishops, through the laying on of hands. It is important because Apostolic Succession is the guarantee that the authentic gospel message is passed on as instructed by Christ
What is a permanent deacon?
someone who is ordained to the diaconate with the intention of serving in that capacity for the rest of his life
The word priest comes from what? What does it mean?
Presbyters; elders
What is the educational requirement of a priest?
University degree at college seminary and take prerequisite for the 4 year theological studies at the graduate level
What is seminary formation?
Meeting regularly with a spiritual director to discuss how spiritual life is progressing; play sports; reach out to elderly, youth, and poor; pro-life activities
What are the 4 symbols of a priest?
Stole
chasuble
chalice
Paten
Vocab:
Apostles- “One sent forth”greek
Apostolic succession- handing of ecclesiastical authority from the apostles to their successors
Bishop- “overseer” (greek) Teacher of the doctrine
Cardinal-Member of a special college that e;ects the pope
Celibacy-Remain unmarried for the sake of the kingdom of Heaven in order to give himself to God and his people
Chastity- Moral virtue directed towards the positive integration of sexuality within a person by moderating the sexual appetite
College of Bishops- Has the supreme and full authority in the Catholic Church
Common priesthood of the faithful- Participation in the priesthood of Christ
Deacon- “servant”(greek)
Diocese-
Episcopal college- All bishops collectively in communion with the pope
Fathers of the church- Theologians of the Church following the time of the Apostles
Holy Orders-Sacrament of Apostolic Ministry
Minister- A servant or attendant
Minister of the holy communion- Lay persons or non-ordained religious
Minister of the holy communion- Bishops,deacons, and priests who have an official function in the celebrating of the Mass
Obedience- submission to the authority of God
Ordination- Rite of the sacraments of Holy Order
Poverty- condition of want experienced by those who are poor
Presbyterate- “elders” (greek)
Priest- A member of the order of presbyters
Religious- One who professes the evangelical counsels
Matrimony SQ
Describe the nature of the relationship that God intended for our first parents' creation.
Our first parents were created in a state of marriage and as an image of God, this unity between man and woman would be permanent. (181)
In what way is the martial union an image of God?
The martial union is an image of God because it reflects the love and intentions for man and woman. (181)
What was the intention of Jesus Christ in his teachings on marriage and in making marriage a sacrament?
Christ “Raised marriage between the baptized to the dignity of a sacrament” and gives the couple his graces to help them keep their marital promises and to live out this permanent bond. (184)
What transformation takes place when a couple receives the sacrament of matrimony? What graces do they receive?
The transformation that takes place when a couple receives matrimony is that two persons become one. The grace given by God enables the couple to perfect their love, to strengthen their marriage, to welcome children, and ultimately to attain holiness. This supernatural assistance from Christ also helps the couple to take up their crosses and follow him, forgiving 0ne another, bearing each other’s burdens, and loving one another with a supernatural and fruitful love. (184)
What are the two purposes or aspects of marital love that are expressed in the marital act? Briefly explain the meaning of each.
The two purposes or aspects of marital love are the unitive and the procreative. The unitive is to create a forever bond where the men and women give themselves to each other completely bearing each other's burdens and loving each other with a supernatural and fruitful love (184)
What is the difference between artificial birth control and natural family planning? Why does NFP preserve the unitive or the procreative aspects of the marital act?
The difference of artificial birth control and NFP is that artificial control changes the purpose of sex for lust and NFP is used when a couple can’t have more kids for serious reasons and in a spirit of prayer and generosity and practices NFP. (188)
Who are the ministers of the sacrament of matrimony?
Priests, a bishop or a deacon , simply witness the vows of the man and the woman (192)
Select three of the sins against marriage. Explain why each violates the meaning of the marital relationship.
List the three requirement2s of a valid marriage.
Consent, follow the proper marriage rites of the church, no impediments. (197)
Define an annulment.
An annulment can be called a divorce by the Catholic Church, but it’s not a divorce, it staes that the marriage never actually happened because it either wasn’t, fruitful, total, free or faithful. (197)
What is the difference between an annulment and a divorce?
A divorce is not approved by the catholic church because the bond made by the two persons is still there, but an annulment determines if there was ever a bond between the two persons. (197)
Vocab:
Adultery- Sexual relationships between someone who is married and someone who the person is not married to
Annulment- The marriage was never valid
Artificialbirth control- Mechanical, chemical, or medical procedures to prevent pregnancy
Cohabitation- When unmarried people lie together as “husband” and”wife”
Conjugal love- Total, faithful, exclusive, willing and unitive love
Consent- A man and a woman giving themselves to each other
Consummated marriage- spouses have engaged together in the conjugal act apt for the generation of offspring
Covenant- Solemn promise
Divorce- civil dissolution of marriage
Domestic Church- ancient expression for the family
Family- Domestic Church
Humanae vitae- “Of human life”(Latin)
Impediment- barrier
Indissoluble- entity that cannot be divided into its constituent parts
Marriage preparation course- series of conferences sponsored by the Church for two people to get married
Matrimonial consent- irrevocable covenant agreed by a man and a woman
Matrimony- When a man and a woman join each other into an intimate union of life and love
Natural family planning- engaging in sexual intercourse based on the woman’s natural cycles of fertility and infertility
Nuptial mass- Blessing at which couple exchange marital consent
Polygamy- Marriage between more than 2 people
Premarital sex- having sex before being married
Procreation- formation of a new life
Unitive-marital act expresses love and intimacy
Vow- a solemn promise before God to perform some act or make gift or sacrifice
Witness- Person who gives testimony