Theology Chapter 2 Test
how we are united as a church; how even in the midst of division we remain diverse; WE are all united as a Church
"One"
who is the founder of the Church?
Jesus Christ
What are the 4 marks of the Church?
One, Holy, CAtholic, and Apostolic
"And from the son"
Filioque
the new Testament definition that God is love, means that....
God himself is in a perfect loving relationship
"The Lover"
God the Father
What does the first part of the Apostles creed have to do with?
God the Father
source/mouth of river represents...
God the Father
the shared bond of love
God the Holy Spirit
"The beloved"
God the Son
the second part of the Apostles creed?
God the Son
Hebrew for "different"
Holy
how we live in communion with God and others
Holy
who brings about the communion of the faithful and unites them in Christ?
Holy Spirit
A break in Christian unity that takes place when a group of Christians separates itself from the Church; happens historically when groups breaks union with the pope; groups split and start their own denomination
Schism
Where is our 1st creed found?
1 Corinthians 14
what year were the words, "I believe in one, holy, catholic, and Apostolic Church" added to the Creed? In what council?
381; 1st council of Constantinople
A pamphlet that protested the Roman understanding of the church, pope, and questionable practices by some leaders in the church
95 Theses
Greek for unconditional love
Agape
What was Luther's theses about?
Sin, forgiveness, the meaning of indulgences, and the pope's power to grant indulgences
Why was Luther excommunicated from the church in 1521?
Because his teaching of grace and faith alone was against the Church's teaching
implies that everyone is welcome; race, gender, sexual orientation etc. does not matter; everyone is welcome to join the Church
Catholic
when was the Nicene creed revised and promulgated?
at the Council of Constantinople in AD 381
why is the relationship between God and humans made deeper?
because it involves a relationship between the 3 persons in one God (who are already in loving communion with each other)
why is the church united and one?
because it is modeled on the perfect intimate relationship of the blessed trinity
Why is the Church unified?
because she professes the same creeds, including one whose origins is with the Apostles
Why is the Nicene creed longer and more detailed than the Apostles creed?
because the church had to clarify a lot of heresies
How is the Unity of the Church guaranteed?
charity Profession of Faith Common Worship Apostolic Succession
what are some examples of solidarity?
churches helping the poor penny wars and hall wars toy drives pep-rallies
T/F: you are still a catholic if you don't believe in all the parts of the dogmas
false
God is Relational because?
he is a Triune God (trinity)
What is the mystery of God?
he is incomprehensible, but we have the opportunity to know God in a deep and profound way
false teachings about matters of faith, officially rejected by the Church; a teaching that goes against dogma or the creed
heresy
where is the 1st creed found? (our first creed)
in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians 15:3-5
when is the Apostles Creed said?
in baptism and in the rosary
Love of God and love of neighbor are....
inseperable
a Christian virtue of charity and friendship whereby members of the human family share material and spiritual goods`
solidarity
a term that illustrates the love that binds the Church together; the unity of the church is described by this word
solidarity
What does the doctrine of the Blessed Trinity model and teach?
the Church's unity; 3 important truths
What did the 1st creed focus on?
the Paschal Mystery
what does tradition say about who and when the Apostles creed was composed?
the apostles composed the creed on Pentecost
the river itself is
the son
What does the creed retell?
the story of God's love for us
T/F: each one of the apostles contributed an article to the creed
true
What is reciting the creed a sign of?
unity with Catholics both in your local community and worldwide
Who made the trinity as three persons in one God a thing?
St. Augustine
made the image of trinity of God as a river
Tertulian
When were heretical beliefs promoted?
16th century
Which creed came first?
Apostles
considered to be a faithful summary of the apostles' faith; the ancient baptismal symbol of the Church
Apostles' Creed
means that our faith has been passed down to is by the apostles
Apostolic
T/F: The creed is some we invented
FALSE: it has been revealed to us by god and passed down to us by the church
Pope Leo the Great's condemnation in the fifth century of the _________________ ruling that gave the church of _________ the authority to make decisions for all territories in the ____________. Led to the schism
Council of Chalcedon; Constantinople; Byzantine Empire
a summary statement of beliefs; a profession of faith; Latin for "I believe"; "Symbols of Faith"
Creed
central truths of the Catholic faith, defined by the Magisterium, that Catholics are obliged to believe
Dogmas
What was the division between the Western and the Eastern Church ?
Eastern- Holy spirit through the son Western- from the son
a worldwide official gathering of church leaders in response to heresy; all bishops are called to exercise the collegial authority for the purpose of addressing common concerns facing the worldwide Church
Ecumenical Council
T/F God is a man
FALSE: He is pure being, not a man or a woman
Byzantine Emperor III condemned the veneration of sacred images called icons as idolatry. The pope did not agree with this ruling.
Iconoclasm
When the church grants full or partial remission of punishment of sin
Indulgences
What was the contradiction between Luther's thoughts on how people are saved and the Church's?
Luther- saved by grace of Jesus; salvation comes as a gift Church- saved by good works
God is ________
Love
What is the primary thing that guarantees the Church's unity?
Love (charity)
It is _______ that unites the 3 persons of the trinity; God is _________, and ________ is GOd
Love; Love; Love
Augustinian priest and monk in Wittenberg Germany; studied the church fathers and the bible
Martin luther
Who was Luther very devoted to?
Mary
Which creed do we say in mass?
Nicene Creed
the summary statement of Christian belief that was originally formulated at the Frist Council of Nicaea in AD 325
Nicene Creed
What are the 2 creeds that our church has?
Nicene and Apostles Creed
in this image there is a father, son, and a dove sitting on the same throne
Paternitas Icon
"Faith alone"
Sola fide
"Grace alone"
Sola gratia
"The bible alone"
Sola scriptura
taught that there could only be one Church and that Church was known by her unbroken connection with the Apostles
St. Ignatius of Antioch
maintained that the role of the Church is to unite people with Christ
St. Irenaeus of Lyons
Made the image of the Trinity as a shamrock or clover
St. Patrick
Who was the 1st creed written by?
St. Paul
wrote about the unity of members of the Church because of their membership in the Body of Christ
St. Paul
Who's teachings were formalized in the Nicene Creed?
St. Paul St. Ignatius of Antioch St. Irenaeus of Lyons
Most of Martin Luther's concerns were incorporated into the Catholic teaching at...
The Council of Trent in the 16th century
who is the source of divine love?
The Father
Which Schism led to Western and Eastern Churches?
The Schism in 1054
The third issue that led to the Schism?
The Western Church's addition of the phrase "filioque" to the Holy spirit section of the creed without Council approval
What did the Council of Trent result in?
The catholic reformation
what are the 3 truths that Trinity doctrine teaches (in order)?
The trinity is one the divine persons are distinct from one another the divine persons are of the same nature or essence
What did the Church do in response to Martin Luther's complaints?
They incorporated most of his ideas into the reforms
At Baptism, the Church initiates her members by calling them to......
a profession of faith
what do Christians use creeds as?
a type of prayer that summarizes the beliefs of our faith, a summary of things that God has revealed
When someone denies Christ, faith, or God and is a baptized Christian
apostasy
what was ranked as the most serious sin in the early church?
apostasy
universal
catholic
when were their teachings formalized in the Nicene Creed?
early 4th century
what are one of the greatest strengths of the church?
its diversity
when someone recites the creed they are....
making a personal act of faith
most heresies have been.....
misunderstandings about the nature of Jesus
Our relationship with God cannot be understood apart from.....
our relationship with others
What does the Apostles Creed reflect?
the early church's growing understanding of the doctrine of the Trinity and the importance of the Church in God's plan
third part of the Apostles creed?
the holy Spirit
the flowing motion of the river is
the holy spirit
The last part of the Apostles creed has to do with..
the last things
What is Jesus' love for others a natural expression of?
the love he shares with his Father
What is the Church lived out through?
the love people have for God and one another
