Religion Ch 3: The Church Is Holy
61) What is the beatific vision?
seeing God "face to face" in Heaven
58) True or False? Eventually the pope took on the right to formally declare that a person is in Heaven and worthy of veneration as a saint.
true
39) How are you to live out the common priest hood of the faithful?
you are to participate in the one sacrifice of Christ.
47) Explain how a commitment to each of the evangelical counsels frees a persons:
~ poverty: frees a person from temptation to sin for the sake of material wealth ~ chastity: frees one from the temptation to sin for the sake of physical pleasure ~Obedience: frees one from the temptation to sin for the sake of power
19) True or False? The sinfulness of some Catholics never reduces the Church's holiness.
True
25) Sacrament that Reconciles you with the Church
Penance
7) What are the 6 seasons of the Church year?
-Advent -Christmas -Ordinary -Lent -Triduum -Easter
51) Briefly identify each of the following: -Secular institutes -Apostolic societies -Consecrated virgins -Third orders
-Secular institutes : Men or women who consecrate themselves to God through the profession of vows, particularly to celibacy, but generally do not live in community -Apostolic societies: Faithful catholics who pledge to live the evangelical couples, but do not take formal vows -Consecrated virgins: women who dedicate themselves to virginity or perpetual chastity -Third orders: laypeople who live according to the rules of a religious order,but don't necessarily live in community
50) What are 2 visible results of the apostolates of religious communities, like Franciscans and Dominicans today, which were based on the charism of active ministry in the world?
-catholic schools -catholic hospitals
68) A ___________ is a sacred sign that signifies the ____________ _________ we receive through the sacraments. They help Catholics remember their Faith and ________ __________. Wearing a religious ______, for example, reminds Catholics to pray and do works of _______ and to and ask saints to _________ for us.
A SACRAMENT is a sacred sign that signifies the SPIRITUAL EFFECT we receive through the sacraments. They help Catholics remember their Faith and RELIGIOUS DUTIES. Wearing a religious MEDAL , for example, reminds Catholics to pray and do works of CHARITY and to and ask saints to INTERCEDE for us.
34) All Catholics are given the __________ of striving for perfection of holiness and the _______ that go with it, a vocation given in ________ as part of the common priesthood of faithful. It is an unfolding of baptismal ______ : a life of faith, _______, and charity-- a life according to the __________
All Catholics are given the CHALLENGES of striving for perfection of holiness and the HOLINESS that go with it, a vocation given in BAPTISM as part of the common priesthood of faithful. It is an unfolding of baptismal GRACE : a life of faith, HOPE , and charity-- a life according to the SPIRIT
15) All of us are ________, including popes and bishops, and with sinners comes _________. The Church's history and relationship with God is like that of ________ ________ -- they sometimes let God down, too. Yet each time they ______ from God's way, God would draw them _____ to him.
All of us are ________, including popes and bishops, and with sinners comes _________. The Church's history and relationship with God is like that of ANCIENT ISRAEL -- they sometimes let God down, too. Yet each time they DEPARTED from God's way, God would draw them BACK to him.
70) What does it mean to say that the climatic moment of the Annunciation is something all people are called to imitate?
All people are called to imitate: to reopen to God's call, to not be afraid , and to be welcoming of Jesus into our lives.
22) Sacrament that offers particular gift of the Holy Spirit to assist those who are sick in accepting the trials they face.
Anointing of the sick
24) Sacrament that forgives both Original Sin and personal sins
Baptism
27) Sacrament that makes you "new creature" who can share in the divine life and become a member of the Church, the Body of Christ.
Baptism
64) The saintly person who was passionate about social causes and went to great lengths to support justice
Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati
38) Christ took on the role of the _________ ________ who offers not another victim but himself as the one ________, ending the need to ever have to offer sacrifices to _____ again. He freely offered himself as both ______ and ________, demonstrating that his ______ ________ love triumphs over sin and death.
Christ took on the role of the HIGH PRIESTS who offers not another victim but himself as the one SACRIFICE , ending the need to ever have to offer sacrifices to GOD again. He freely offered himself as both PRIEST and VICTIM, demonstrating that his SELF-GIVING love triumphs over sin and death.
30) Sacrament that gives you a special strength of the Holy Spirit to defend and spread the Faith by word and action.
Confirmation
23) Sacrament that increases the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in you.
Conformation
46) Deacons are ordained for ______ to the Church. They are not ordained for ___________ but for service to the needs of the entire Church and _____. Many deacons today remain permanently in the ________ and may be single or married, though ________ deacon may not remarry should he become a _________.
Deacons are ordained for ________ to the Church. They are not ordained for PRIESTHOOD but for service to the needs of the entire Church and WORLD. Many deacons today remain permanently in the DIACONATE and may be single or married, though PERMANENT deacon may not remarry should he become a WIDOWER.
26) Sacrament that brings you to a greater , more intimate union with Christ.
Eucharist
31) Sacrament that separates you from sin and forgives venial sins.
Eucharist
16) True or False? It is correct tot think that the holiness of the Church depends on the holiness of her members
False;
45) True or False? The bishop is the ordinary pastor of the dioceses and, therefore, has responsibility for all of the ministries in the diocese that are oriented toward building up the Church in holiness.
False;
75) True or False; Catholic devotion to Mary is motivated 1st and foremost by her place as the Immaculate Conception
False; Catholic devotion to Mary is motivated 1st and foremost by her place as the MOTHER OF GOD
12) True or False? God's relationship with the Chosen People was defined as a conversion- an irrevocable bond in which the people would live it out by way of ethical living
False; God's relationship with the Chosen People was defined as a COVENANT
32) True or False? Reaching for perfection in living a life of holiness is not discouraged; it is impossible
False; Reaching for perfection in living a life of holiness is not discouraged; it is REQUIRED
59) True or False? The fact that some followers Christ have been canonized to sainthood means that they were perfect people
False; The fact that some followers Christ have been canonized to sainthood DOES NOT MEAN that they were perfect people
72) True or False? To say that Mary was "ever-virgin" means that she was a virgin only before the birth of Jesus.
False; To say that Mary was "ever-virgin" means that she was a virgin BEFORE,DURING, AND AFTER the birth of Jesus.
21) Sacrament that gives the Bishop the power to govern
Holy Orders
29) sacrament that configures the man to Christ as priest, teacher, and pastor dependent on the 3rd degrees of the sacrament.
Holy Orders
52) In _________, the husband and wife focus on one another in ______________ love that brings them their holiness and _________. It is very ________ of married life that witnesses to the graced character of a ________ marriage. _________ actions become sacramental expressions because they are _________ and unconditional.
In MARRIAGE, the husband and wife focus on one another in SELF-GIVING love that brings them their holiness and SALVATION. It is very ________ of married life that witnesses to the graced character of a ________ marriage. SIMPLE actions become sacramental expressions because they are LIFELONG and unconditional.
74) What is significant about Jesus' words to Mary in his final moments from the Cross?
It indicates Mary's special place in the communion of saints as the Mother of the Church
5) What does it mean to live authentically human lives
It means to remain in a life- giving relationship with God
14) What did tearing the veil of the Holy of Holies at the moment of Jesus' death suggest about holiness?
It suggest that from that time on it would not be only a select person, the high priest, or even a few who could encounter the holy one
28) Sacrament that shares a bond established by God himself and indissoluble by human authority
Marriage
54) Marriage is the root of the "church of the home" called the ________ ________ that ordinarily bears fruit in the _________ the couple will welcome and raise. Married couples are called not only to ensure the __________ of another, but also to ensure one another's ________ as well, celebrating ever-deepening ___________
Marriage is the root of the "church of the home" called the DOMESTIC CHURCH that ordinarily bears fruit in the _________ the couple will welcome and raise. Married couples are called not only to ensure the HAPPINESS of another, but also to ensure one another's HOLINESS as well, celebrating ever-deepening INTIMACY
71) What is the relation between the Immaculate Conception and the Annunciation?
Mary would give birth to the savior. Just as death entered the world when Eve sinned, renewed life came through Mary's response to the angel's request.
44) True or False? Bishops function in they ministry only b/c of their relationship to their local priests.
PRIEST function in they ministry only b/c of their relationship to their local BISHOPS
20) Sacrament that brings about peace and serenity of conscience
Penance
11) Howler these Old Testament figures holy: Priest- Prophet- King- Chosen People-
Priest- Of the sacrifices, he offered to God Prophet- he spoke God's word King- Holy when he obeyed the Lord's commands Chosen People- when in relationship with God
18) What is one of the most distinctive characteristics of the Church?
She doesn't just tolerate the presence of sinners in the midst, she eagerly reaches out to welcome sinners into the field of God's salvation.
63) The saintly person who tried to restore peace to the Church following the Council of Trent, they individual made ecumenical work the focus of his or her ministry
St. Francis de Sales
65) The saintly person who taught that holiness is not just for monk or hermits; it is for every person no matter his or her state in life
St. Francis de Sales
62) The saintly person who called love the vocation which includes all other vocation
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
66) The saintly person whose goal to get to Heaven was achieved by following "the little way"
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
69) The Blessed Virgin Mary is a sign the ________ is "without spot or wrinkle," and she is all the Church ________ to be. She is a model of ______ -- a figure of the Church-- because she ____________ Christ's presence with her faith, charity, and ________ ________ with Christ. She is the first ________ and the one whom we need to _________ for us to bring us close to Christ.
The Blessed Virgin Mary is a sign the CHURCH is "without spot or wrinkle," and she is all the Church STRIVES to be. She is a model of VIRTUES -- a figure of the Church-- because she ANNOUNCEMENT Christ's presence with her faith, charity, and PERFECT UNION with Christ. She is the first DISCIPLE and the one whom we need to INTERCEDE for us to bring us close to Christ.
8) The ________ has been called holy from the earliest centuries, which is only natural since ________, who with the Father and Spirit are hailed as " _______ _______," loved the Church as his ________. Through all beauty, __________, and love have their origins in ______, his holiness lies in the fact that he brought them into ________ by his own power out of nothing.
The CHURCH has been called holy from the earliest centuries, which is only natural since ________, who with the Father and Spirit are hailed as " ALONE HOLY ," loved the Church as his BRIDE. Through all beauty, GOODNESS, and love have their origins in GOD, his holiness lies in the fact that he brought them into EXISTENCE by his own power out of nothing.
57) The Church recognizes a need to _______ those who could be venerated as a ______. Christians needed assurance that they were not honoring ________ characters or people who did not live truly _________ ________. Consequently, bishops studied ________ and heard testimonials for candidates for sainthood and decided who would be_______ by the Church.
The Church recognizes a need to REGULATE those who could be venerated as a SAINT . Christians needed assurance that they were not honoring FICTIONAL characters or people who did not live truly HOLY LIVES. Consequently, bishops studied BIOGRAPHIES and heard testimonials for candidates for sainthood and decided who would be_______ by the Church.
13) The fact that God became ___________ in Jesus Christ makes it clear that ________ are also called to holiness. Jesus, fully ___________ and fully divine, was similarly _______ in every way, yet was without ______.
The fact that God became INCARNATE in Jesus Christ makes it clear that HUMANS are also called to holiness. Jesus, fully HUMAN and fully divine, was similarly TESTED in every way, yet was without SIN.
4) The primary way to holiness is to live in loving ____________ with God and one another through prayer, good works, living a ____________ __________, and God's gift of Redemption. Holiness is not about becoming __________, it is about becoming _______ human, just as _______ was fully human and fully divine
The primary way to holiness is to live in loving COMMUNION with God and one another through prayer, good works, living a CHRISTIAN VOCATION, and God's gift of Redemption. Holiness is not about becoming SUPERMAN, it is about becoming FULLY human, just as JESUS was fully human and fully divine
60) The word "pray" does not mean _______. Christians have an __________ to pray for one another, a commitment that rises from our trinity in the _______ __ ______. At death, we do not cease to be ______ of the Body of Christ, and it is only natural to pray to saints to ask or their ___________
The word "pray" does not mean WORSHIP. Christians have an OBLIGATION to pray for one another, a commitment that rises from our trinity in the BODY OF CHRIST. At death, we do not cease to be MEMBERS of the Body of Christ, and it is only natural to pray to saints to ask or their INTERCESSION
48) There have always been Christians who have renounced worldly ________ and pleasures to give dramatic ________ and pursue lives of __________. Around the 3rd century some Christians were renouncing ________, personal property, and social interaction in the name of _________. Some lived as ______ while others formed small communities whose members took ______
There have always been Christians who have renounced worldly GOALS and pleasures to give dramatic ________ and pursue lives of HOLINESS. Around the 3rd century some Christians were renouncing MARRIAGE, personal property, and social interaction in the name of DISCIPLINE. Some lived as HERMITS while others formed small communities whose members took VOWS
67) Though a Catholic's sins are forgiven ___________, they remain tangled in the world of sin and need a " ___ ___________." Catholics return to the __________ in Christ through a sacrament of conversion, the Sacrament of ___________. The sacrament assures that Catholics will be properly prepared to recycle the _________
Though a Catholic's sins are forgiven BAPTISM, they remain tangled in the world of sin and need a " SECOND CONVERSION." Catholics return to the FATHER in Christ through a sacrament of conversion, the Sacrament of PENANCE. The sacrament assures that Catholics will be properly prepared to recycle the EUCHARIST
6) In short, what does it mean to achieve holiness-- to be a saint?
To be a saint, to achieve holiness, is to live your ordinary life such that your relationship with God shines through.
3) True or False? Holiness is not something that can be entered; rather,holiness is a gift of God.
True
35) True or False? In Baptism your are on an actual share in the Paschal Mystery and membership in the common priesthood of the faithful.
True
36) True or False? Jewish priests were considered holy because they were consecrated or set apart for the sake of serving God and the community with no relation to their moral lives.
True
40) True or False? The Church foreshadows the Kingdom of God's presence on earth.
True
9) True or False? Only God is all holy.
True
10) How can we speak of people and the Church herself as holy?
We can speak of people and the Church herself as holy, but not insofar as they are related to god.
53) How is the sexual relationship of a husband and wife a profound example of the sacramental reality of marriage?
When a husband and wife make love, they consummate or seal their sacramental commitment
43) In what 3 ways do men ordained to the priesthood serve the Church?
a) Preaching the Gospel b) Celebrating divine worship c) Providing pastoral governance, typically as the pastor of a parish
56) What are 4 ways that Christians began to recognize holiness and saintliness in the period following the martyrs?
a) life of prayer b) self-denial in giving witness to Christ c) publicly living the virtues d) miracles
