Theology — FINAL
What did Martin Luther teach?
"Solo scriptura" (the Bible alone) that rejected authority of Church;'s tradition and said Scriptures (especially the New Testament) were the only infallible sources and rule of faith and practice
What was her nickname?
"The Little Flower"
What was Therese's famous writing?
"The Story of a Soul" — autobiography, journal entries
Deposit of Faith
"The heritage of faith contained in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, handed down in the Church from the time of the Apostles, from which the Magisterium draws all that it proposes for belief as being divinely revealed" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, Glossary)
What are some of his famous phrases?
"The higher we go, the better we shall hear the voice of Christ" "Verso I'alto" — "To the heights!"
What would the Church be vulnerable to if there was no system for preserving Scripture and Tradition?
"The latest" interpretations of scripture, a current popular leader, and intentionally or unintentionally incorporating ideas from other religions
What is an Old Testament Prophecy relating to the virginal conception of Jesus?
"Therefore the Lord himself Weill give you this sign: a virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel." (Isaiah 7:14)
What does consumerism foster?
"Upgrading mentality"
What was her plan to achieve her goal to go to Heaven?
"the Little Way"
What is St. Paul's description of the relationship between Christ and the Church?
'He is the head of the body, the Church" (Colossians 1:18)
The Council of Jerusalem
* Official recognition that Gentiles could join the Church * Paul and Barnabas argued that Gentiles should be able to be baptized without also having to be circumcised Jews. Acts 1-15 record how the Holy Spirit acted and taught the Apostles top draw all people into communion with God ' Literally would have been impossible without the Holy Spirit
What was the Little Way
Accepting some of the bothersome events of her life out of love for Jesus Love as the path to holiness Keeping love of Christ as motivation for thoughts and actions
What was the Church's response?
431 — Council of Ephesus Stated clearly that Jesus is one person with two natures Everything Jesus experienced was with his whole Person From moment of conception, Jesus was fully human and fully divine Mary can rightly be called the Mother of God (after Ephesus, churches that followed Nestorius returned to union with Rome)
What was the Church's response?
451 — Council of Chalcedon Doctrine of hypostatic union taught by Pope Leo I and endorsed by Council Hypostatic union taught that Jesus is one Divine Person with two natures: divine and human After Council, those who accepted this heresy formed the Oriental Orthodox churches
When was Apolinarianism?
4th century
When was Monophysitism?
5th century
When was Nestorianism?
5th century
What kind of Nun was St. Therese?
A Carmelite Nun
From the Catholic mark of the Church comes her description of what?
A Church of "unity with diversity"
Inquisition
A Church tribunal established in the thirteenth century that was designed to curb heretical teachings and beliefs. In collaboration with secular authorities, papal representatives employed the Inquisition to judge the guilt of suspected heretics with the aim of getting them to repent. Unfortunately, before long, many abuses crept into the process.
Doctor of the Church
A Church writer of great learning and holiness whose works the Church has highly recommended for studying and living the Faith
Heretic
A baptized person who denies or stubbornly doubts a dogma of the Catholic faith
What does the very word church mean?
A convocation or assembly English translates into Latin ecclesia from Greek ek-ka-lein, meaning to "call out of"
What was Mary's response to the Angel Gabriel?
A courageous "yes"
Predestination
A false doctrine taught by John Calvin that's God determines people for Salvation or damnation before they are born and that no human effort can merit Salvation or entrance into the elect
Infallibility
A gift of the Holy Spirit whereby the pope and the bishops are preserved from error when proclaiming a doctrine related to Christian Faith or morals
How do we define a saint?
A holy person who lives by the grace of the Holy Spirit and offers inspiration for others to live good and holy lives.
What goes on in these meetings?
A kind of 'gift exchange" — shares faith and experiences of his diocese
What is on the back of the Miraculous Medal?
A large "M" on a bar and a cross; below "M" are the hearts of Jesus and Mary One crowned with thorns (Sacred Heart of Jesus), other pierced with a sword (Immaculate Heart of Mary)
What three things is holiness marked by?
A life of prayer Self-denial in giving witness to Christ Publicly living the virtues
Permanent singleness is not.....
A life of selfishness, perpetually dating without commitment, using one's time to do whatever he/she pleases
Permanent singleness is.....
A life of selflessness — willingly choosing to forgo marriage in order to devote total focus to career and/or service that builds the Kingdom Examples: a missionary, serving parish in multiple services, etc.
What is all of life drawn together in?
A mystical unity by God its Creator
Domestic church
A name for the Christian family. In the family, parents and children exercise their priesthood of the baptized by worshipping God, receiving the sacraments, and witnessing to Christ and the Church by living as faithful disciples
Novena
A nine-day prayer for a certain intention
What is the new secularization described by Cardinal Timothy Dolan?
A person of faith can't be expected to be a tolerant and enlightened American Religion = a personal hobby - does not affect public life Taking faith seriously and bringing into public is considered being "un-American"
Intercession
A prayer of petition for the sake of others
Secularization
A process of drawing society away from religious orientation in order to make it more worldly and less influenced by religion
Episcopal synods
A representative body of bishops assembled periodically by the pope to advise him on important Church concerns. Not a legislative body.
A religious medal is an example of what?
A sacramental
Sacramental
A sacred sign (e.g. an object, a place, or an action) that resembles the Sacraments. Through the prayers of the Church, spiritual effects are signified and obtained.
Solidarity =
A sense of human independence and mutual responsibility
Mortal sin
A serious violation of God's law of love that results in the loss of sanctifying grace (God's life) in the soul of the sinner. To commit a mortal sin, there must be a grave matter, full knowledge of the evil done, and full consent of the will
Moral sin
A serious violation of God's law to love that results in the loss of God's life (sanctifying grace) in the soul of the sinner. To commit mortal sin there must be grave matter, full knowledge of the evil done, and deliberate consent.
Church understands that God reveals himself through what?
A single Deposit of Faith
Eschatology
A study of and teaching about the "last things" (death, judgement, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, the Second Coming of Christ, and the Resurrection of the Body)
What will the missionary work of sharing the Good News always involve?
A tension with culture; that is, fitting in with the culture while not compromising the Gospel message
Begotten
A term that means "to bring about"; Jesus is begotten because he was not generated by God the Father as human fathers generate thier children. He has always existed.
Church Fathers
A traditional designation given to theologians of the first eight centuries whose teachings made a lasting mark on the Church. Also called Fathers of the Church
Transcendence
A trait of God that refers to his total otherness and being infinitely beyond and independent of creation. While God is immanent to humanity with a deep and loving relationship with man and woman that resembles that of a parent for a child, God is neither male nor female. He is pure Spirit. He is God.
What did Francis believe every Christian had?
A vocation to holiness
Where did Pier Giorgio come from?
A wealthy family
In 1840, who did the Blessed Mother appear to?
A young nun named St. Catherine Laboure
Who are called the evangelize?
ALL
Who are called to imitate the Annunciation?
ALL PEOPLE
Who are called to know Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church?
ALL PEOPLE
Who belongs to the Church in different ways?
ALL PEOPLE
Indefectibility =
Absolute, flawless Meaning — The Church will always teach the Gospel without error, in spite of the defects of her members
What does doctrine refer to?
Any belief that had the official approval of the Magisterium
What was Apolinarianism named for
Apolinaris— 4th century Bishop of Laodicea
What protects the Church from divisions among local dioceses and parishes?
Apostolic Succession
What was Arianism named for?
Arius — priest from Alexandria influenced by Greek philosophy
Traditionally, the Catholic Church stated that the ________ ________ is necessary for __________ and that "outside the Church there is no ________."
Catholic Church; Salvation; Salvation
Dogma
Central truths of Revelation that Catholics are obliged to believe
We are all called to the __________ and __________ of striving for _________ of holiness.
Challenges; rewards; perfection
What image of the Church came from the Council?
As a "Mother"
When did the Church recognize a need to regulate who could be called a saint?
As more and more saints were venerated
What was the early role of the bishops?
At first, only bishops or his designate could preside at Eucharist and baptize
When did the Church's mission begin?
At the feast of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-41)
What kind of doctrine is taught authoritatively with the Help of the Holy Spirit, but not infallibly?
Authoritative doctrine
The Magisterium teaches with Christ's own ______________ through credal beliefs shared in _________, __________, and ____________ __________
Authority; dogma; doctrine; Church law
What is the foundation of unity among all Christians?
Baptism
When was she canonized? Beatified?
Beatified by Pope Pius XI just 26 years after her death Canonized May 17, 1925 by Pope Pius XI
How is the Church catholic?
Because Christ is present in the Church and because her mission extends to all people
Why is the hutch apostolic?
Because Christ sent her into the world
Why is the culture itself good?
Because Jesus was raised and participated in a particular culture
Why is Scripture inerrant?
Because it is the Word of God
Why is the Church unified?
Because she professes the same creeds, including one whose origin is with the Apostles
Why do simple actions become the sacramental expressions with meaning?
Because they are lifelong and unconditional
But why are the people in purgatory also sad and suffering?
Because they are separated from God and are being purified from their sins
Why are the people in Purgatory happy?
Because they will get to be with the Lord in Heaven
He is _________ not _______
Begotten; made
What is essential for an authentic relationship with God that leads to a Christian life?
Being part of the Church
What elements does Islam hold in common with the Catholic Church?
Believe in one God Acknowledge God as Creator Acknowledge right of God to judge mankind Have ancestry in Abraham
How do we participate in the fullness of Christ? What is this a living example of?
Belonging to the Church is a living example of the mark of Catholicity
Monastic communities
Benedictines, Trappists, Carmelites For both men and women The act of "dwelling alone" — Love in seclusion from world
How was Jesus often disappointed by his chosen disciples?
Betray him, deny him, argued over who was greatest
From the earliest days, __________ preserved the unity of the __________ churches with the __________ Church through gathering regionally in __________ __________.
Bishops; local; episcopal synods
They are united by __________; nothing can ever __________ the essential __________ of their __________
Blood; undo; nature; relationship
What did the Apostle's communicate? How?
Both verbally and in writing The life and message of Jesus is the source of all truth and moral discipline
Who was King Henry VIII?
Broke from the Church because the pope would not let him divorce his wife and marry someone else. Started the Church of England
How do the pope and bishops support catholicity?
By keeping universal and local churches in dialogue with each other
What will happen at the Second Coming?
By the power of Christ's Resurrection, the Trinity will raise our bodies in a way beyond our imagination and understanding
"To be in touch with Christ, (you) must first have been touched by the Holy Spirit."
CCC, 683
"The Church must always pray and work to maintain, reinforce, and perfect the unity that Christ wills for her."
CCC, 820
CATHOLICS DO NOT WORSHIP SAINTS
CLARIFICATION
What is contained in the Code of Canon Law?
Canon law
This declaration is knows as __________
Canonization
We must be __________
Careful
The response
Catholic (big C)
So only by thinking of the Trinity in terms of a __________ __________ can you come closer to an intellectual ______________ of ____________.
Perfect relationship; understanding; God
What is the unity of the Church modeled on?
Perfect, intimate relationship of the Three Divine Persons of the Blessed Trinity
MAry's holiness was preserved on earth in her __________ __________
Perpetual virginity
* It is primarily in the __________ _____ ___________ __________ that Christians find unity!
Person of Jesus Christ
The "Conversion" of St. Peter
Peter received disturbing vision, God had told him to eat unclean food not approved by Jewish law When he awoke, Peter was invited to the house of a Gentile centurion, Cornelius. Peter realized image of unclean food applied to the Gentiles He was to give up old assumptions about what was clean/unclean In the Church, these distinctions had been swept away
Philip and the Ethiopian
Philip encountered Ethiopian eunuch — likely a "God fearer" — followed elements of Judaism but was not circumcised and did not obey Jewish dietary laws Was reading Isaiah 53:7-8, Philip taught how the words applied to Jesus The man was baptized Overcame cultural, religious, and knowledge barriers
What are the three groups the Communion of Saints includes?
Pilgrim church Church suffering Church triumphant
The Church on earth is also united with who?
Pilgrims in Purgatory and with the saints in Heaven
The __________ and __________ in store for us in Heaven are beyond what we can __________!
Pleasures; happiness; imagine
What did Pier Giorgio die from?
Polio
The Church will always be __________ and __________ with holiness.
Complete; filled
Virginal __________ of Jesus was work of the __________ __________ and fulfillment of the Old Testament prophets
Conception; Holy Spirit
What three Councils reaffirmed papal primacy after Christ originally and Pope Leo the Great?
Council of Florence (1439) The Fifth Lateran Council (1512-1517) First Vatican Council (1869-1870)
What was the Church's response?
Council of Nicaea (325) condemned Arianism and expressed Church's belief in Nicene Creed Taught Jesus is consubstantial with the Father — Christ possesses the same nature as the Father
What did the Church's response to the Protestant Reformation begin with?
Council of Trent (1545-1563)
Why do Councils differ from Synods?
Councils are a legislative Church gathering, synods are not
What elements make up Sacred Tradition?
Creeds Doctrines Hierarchical structure The liturgy Types of prayer Social teaching and practice
What are examples of the above?
Daily tasks like preparing dinner, grocery shopping, folding laundry, caring for children, listening to spouse share his/her day can all be moments of grace that lead to the perfection of holiness
When Eve, the first woman, sinned what entered the world?
Death
What do the last things include?
Death Resurrection of the Body Particular judgement The Last/Particular Judgement Heaven Purgatory Hell
Jesus' __________ and __________ have opened Heaven for us.
Death; Resurrection
Catholics have a __________ __________ with Jewish people
Deep bond
What kind of doctrine is taught infallibly—
Definitive doctrine.
Apostasy
Denial of Christ, and the repudiation of the Christian Faith by a baptized Christian
What did Arianism hold?
Denied Jesus' divinity Held that Jesus was God's greatest creature who was made before time, but still a creature nonetheless
Through a single __________ _____ __________ that is preserved, enlightened, and __________ by the pope and bishops, Chirst remains ____________ in the CHurch and the world.
Deposit of Faith; taught; present
God did not originally intend for us to _____
Die
What did the Eastern Schism root in?
Differences in Church belief and practice in the Roman (Western) and Byzantine (Eastern) empires Church in the East (Constantinople) was not dependent on authority of the pope as the Church in the West (Rome) Eastern Church looked to Byzantine emperor to resolve Church issues
Jesus was often ___________ by his chosen disciples
Disappointed
What is Individualism?
Disclaimer: nothing wrong with promoting and celebrating your individuality - God knows and loves each person as distinct and unique
What is a great gift to the Church?
Diversity
Jesus is one Divine Person with a _________ _________ and a __________ _________
Divine nature; human nature
What elements of Divine Revelation are included in dogmatic teaching?
Divinity of Christ The Resurrection Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist
Bishops ___ ___ just minister in own __________ —
Do not; diocese; college of bishops
What is the spiritual sense?
Does not refer to the words themselves, but what is signified by the words
What do many people think?
Don't feel belonging to a church is vital to maintaining a relationship with God
This has been true since the _______ days of the __________, after the deaths of the __________
Early; Church; apostles
Holiness is not something that can be __________; it is a _____ _____ _____
Earned; gift of God
Neither _________ nor __________ thought the division would last as long as it has
East; West
What was the focus of Francis' ministry?
Ecumenical work
Who became more involved in Church affairs?
Emperors in the West and Eats
Preaching to the Samaritans
Samaritans = mixed population of Israelites and Assyrians Accepted the law of Moses and belief in one God Rejected writings of prophetic and wisdom teachings and Temple in Jerusalem (They made their own temple at Mt. Gerizim) Distrust and dislike between Jews and Samaritans Samaritans paid attention when Apostle Philip proclaimed the Messiah to them They accepted the Gospel and were baptized Peter and John joined Philip Laid hands on Samaritans and they received the Holy Spirit (early roots of Confirmation)
What is an example of definitive doctrine?
Purgatory Supported in Scripture—examples of people praying for the dead
SCRIPTURE MUST ALWAYS BE INTERPRETED
REMINDER
Infallible decisions are _______
Rare
What is required in living a life of holiness?
Reaching for perfection
Nicene Creed
Recited at Mass on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation Also called Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed—dates to Councils of Nicea (325) and Constantinople (381)
The Church teaches that __________ cannot be separated from __________
Scripture; Tradition
What did Gnosticism claim?
Secret knowledge (gnosis) of salvation transmitted by Christ to Apostles/selected followers
Beatific vision
Seeing God "face to face" in Heaven, the source of our eternal happiness; the final union with the Triune God for all eternity
What are the 3 degrees of the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
Episcopate — bishop Presbyterate — priest Diaconate — deacon
What word appears 5 times in the New Testament?
Episkopos/episkopi
What is Hell?
Eternal separation from God brought on by deliberate mortal sin
Beatific Vision
Seeing God "face to face" in Heaven; it is the source of our eternal happiness and final union with the Triune God for all eternity
What should we do if we struggle with accepting doctrine?
Seek out proper understanding from respected teacher of the Faith Undergo an examination of conscience Pray to the Holy Spirit for strength to accept teaching
Jesus freely offering himself as priest and victim on the cross is what?
Self-giving love
When this happens, the individual creates his/her own definition of ________ and the ________
Self; world
On this day, what will the Son of Man do?
Separate the sheep (good) from the goats (evil) (Matthew 25:31-32)
When the pope does define a doctrine infallibly, he does so........
Ex cathedra—"from the chair" of St. Peter
Other communities based on a charism or commitment to a particular ministry or apostolate in the world
Examples: Catholic schools, catholic hospitals
The mark of universality is meant to be __________, __________, __________
Expansive; welcoming; inclusive
What does individualists philosophy translate to?
Experience many people have of religion and Church - may feel compelled to join with others to worship, pray, socialize, and serve - but when they disagree with an aspect of the faith, may go back to their autonomous world Or might just get tired of effort it takes to join others
1 Corinthians 3:15 ; 1 Peter 1:7
Refer to place of "cleansing fire" (being saved through fire)
What is the original meaning of the term liturgy?
Refers to "public work" or "service done on behalf of people"
Catholic with a capital "C"
Refers to the Catholic Church made up of those Christians who accept: the entire visible and institutional apostolic structure of the Church, headed by the pope and bishops. Church's sacraments and doctrinal teachings.
When do bishops meet? Where?
Regularly in synods and councils
The __________ of the satin then became regarded as objects that not only __________ a person to the __________, but as __________ __________ of healing power themselves.
Relics; connected; saint; sacred objects
They often live in ____________ __________
Religious communities
What do sacramental help us do?
Remember our Faith and religious duties
We __________, __________, and _________ for the souls in Purgatory to reach _________ during the liturgy
Remember; honor; pray; Heaven
IF the medal is of a saint, what is it a reminder of?
Reminder to ask the saint to intercede for us
What came through Mary's response to the angel's request?
Renewed life
Consecrated individuals __________ worldly goals and pleasures for the sake of __________ __________
Renounce; God's Kingdom
In what 2 ways was the Decree on Ecumenism a landmark statement?
First, it acknowledged that both sides shared blame for divisions in Eastern Schism between East and West, or during Protestant Reformation Second, it focused more on what Catholics shared in common with each other (Christians) — shared Scripture, celebration of at least some sacraments, work for justice and peace, striving for holiness and discipleship in Christ
All people connected to the Church:
First, the Catholic faithful Then others who believe in Christ (other denominations) Finally, all people who are "called by God's grace to Salvation" (CCC, 836) AKA EVERYONE!
What was a major focus of the 2nd Vatican Council?
Forging efforts for greater Christian Unity
What are the 5 accomplishments of the Council of Trent?
Formalized Church's position on number and nature of Sacraments Defined how the liturgy is celebrated and articulated the theology of the Eucharist Reemphasized the authority of the hierarchy Explained the role of Mary and Saints Reaffirmed existence of free will in contrast to Calvin's teachings about predestination
For us to embrace an all-loving God, we need to be......
Free of any imperfection in our own capacity to love
God respects our __________
Freedom
If he is our ______ in this life, he will not ______ us in ______!
Friend; forget; eternity
If we die in God's __________ and __________ and are ________ __________, we will receive the reward of __________ __________ __________ in heaven
Friendship; grace; perfectly purified; perfect eternal happiness
What does consumerism have to do with religion?
From consumer's perspective it is easy to think of religion and religious experience as a product to be consumed with little thought of its connection to Tradition and doctrine or faith
Jesus did not come to reject humanity, but to live his human life in the.........
Fullest and most authentic way
Jesus was __________ __________ and _________ __________
Fully human; fully divine
Ecumenical councils
Gatherings of all the Catholic bishops of the world. Word "ecumenical" pertains to a theology/theological recognition of the willingness to learn from different faith traditions. These councils determine things all local churches (dioceses) will hold in common
What is the Jewish term associated with Hell in which Jesus referred to several times?
Gehenna
For this reason, what does the Church generally accept?
Generally accepts as valid most Christian baptisms for anyone who later enters the Catholic Church
Who was St. Francis de Sales the Bishop of?
Geneva
Holiness is a _____ from God, not something that's can be __________.
Gift; earned
Catholics each use their unique __________ in a personal way that enhances thier __________ while interacting beautifully with the __________ of others in the __________
Gifts; individuality; gifts; Church
Living their vows is meant to further their own holiness, but also to.........
Give dramatic witness to all Christians to pursue lives of holiness
"Therefore, just as through one person sin entered the world, and through sin, death, and thus death came to all, inasmuch as all sinned."
Romans 5:12
What are three ways in which the Church's reaches for holiness?
Sacramental graces The practice of Christian vocation Moral behavior based on the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes
Surrounded by the __________ __________ and other graces of the Holy Spirit shared through the __________, Catholics set out along a road to _________, which is the result of __________
Sacramental graces; Church; perfection; holiness
What is canon law?
Set of laws and regulations intended to identify structures, practices, and norms for Catholics to help them on path to holiness
Who was Ulrich Zwingli?
Set up Protestant reform in Switzerland
Revised __________ times
Several
As the churches grew, what also arose?
Several outlying communities — later called parishes
What does it mean, Mary is "ever-virgin?"
She was a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Jesus THIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE BELIEF OF THE CHURCH FORM THE TIME PF THE APOSTLES
What would happen if the Church forgot the one who send her or the reason she is sent?
She would be nothing more than another organization
Often as a result of these formal dialogues, what has been overcome?
Significant disagreements
The unity of the Church is described by the word _________, a term that illustrates the _______ that ________ the Church __________
Solidarity; love; binds; together
What happened during this time?
Some Catholics embraced beliefs that were heretical and caused division in the Church
Evangelical counsels stand in opposition to what?
Something that can draw a person away from God
Means not only our _____ live on after ________
Souls; death
In the Trinitarian Mission of the Divine word, God the Father........
Speaks himself into human history
What were the Church's Responses?
St. Irenaeus —
What happened in 1997?
St. Therese was named Doctor of the Church by St. John Paul II
Who was the first saint to be officially canonized? Who canonized him? When?
St. Ulrich of Augsburg Pope John XV 933
Holiness is not about becoming ____________________. It is about becoming __________ __________
Superhuman; fully human
Who was John Calvin?
Taught the doctrine of predestination, denied catholic belief in sacraments,. Papacy, monasticism, and clerical celibacy
What did the 2nd Vatican Council reemphasize the bishop's role as?
Teacher and pastor confirmed through fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders
What does the word perfect translate to in Greek?
Teleios
What is God's will?
That all of us go to Heaven
What did Francis teach?
That holiness is not reserved for monks or hermits, but is for every person no matter his/her state in life.
What is St. Augustine's analogy of the Trinity?
God the Father is the Lover, source of divine love God the Son is the Beloved—returns love back to the Father God the Holy Spirit is the shared bond of love between the Father and Son
What do we believe will happen immediately after death?
God will judge us in a particular judgement—receive either entrance to heaven (immediately or after purification) or Hell
In Baptism, what do you receive?
God's grace
Infallibility =
God's promise to the Church that when it comes to matters pertaining to Faith and morals and Salvation, Catholics can be confident Church teaching will be a definitive guide. AKA it can be trusted
What does dogma communicate?
God's saving message as revealed in Scripture and Tradition
It begins with __________ _________ __________ _________ ____________, which is itself all encompassing
God's very act of creation
We do not know who has turned their back on ________ or who ___________ at the end of their life
God; repented
What matters does canon law govern?
Governs matters as diverse as how a parish goes about purchasing land for new church to decision of bishop about the number of Holy Days of Obligation in dioceses
Living this gift is "exercised by the unfolding of baptismal __________ — a life of __________, __________, and __________, a life according to the Spirit. (CCC, 1547)
Grace; faith; hope; charity
Think of the Church's catholicity or universal nature as _________ and without ___________
Grand; bounds
To commit mortal sin there must be........(3 things)
Grave matter Full knowledge of the evil done Deliberate consent
Married couples are called not only to ensure the __________ of one another, but also to ensure one another's __________
Happiness; holiness
A king was only holy when.......
He obeyed the Lord's commands
A prophet was holy because........
He spoke God's Word
When a person is baptized into the Church......
He/she is baptized into Christ's Body and unity with the Father
What are those in Purgatory guaranteed?
Heaven
No one can say for sure who is in __________
Hell
With the __________ and __________ of the Holy Spirit, the Church __________ and __________ ____ the Faith she heard from the Apostles
Help; guidance; preserves; passes on
What is the Catholic devotion to Mary motivated first and foremost by?
Her place as the Mother of God
The Church is unified and one because of.......(3 things)
Her unity in the Trinity: God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Her founder, Jesus, who came to restore unity among all people and between people and God the Father The Holy Spirit who brings about the communion of the faithful and unites them in Christ
Mary's life of __________ is rewarded in this world and beyond.
Holiness
Jesus the Word is borne by the __________ ________
Holy Spirit
What did Jesus show us?
How to accept our inevitable deaths
What is the Church's First Missionary Manual?
The Acts of the Apostles
We will be blessed with what, where we will see God face to face?
The Beatific Vision
What is the Church's highest source of unity?
The Blessed Trinity
If you want to understand how God intends for people to relate to one another, what should you look to?
The Church
What gives individuals their fullest sense of identity?
The Church
For this reason, what does the Church believe?
The Church believes in one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
How does the Church understand Scripture?
The Church considers how Scripture was intended for its original audience
What 2 things both affirm the existence of Hell?
Sacred Scripture Sacred Tradition
What 2 things make up the Deposit of Faith?
Sacred Scripture Sacred Tradition
Key elements in common:
Sacred Scripture as rule of Faith and acts of charity inspired by the Holy Spirit
What does the mark of holiness call us to?
Saintliness
Who are the men and women the Church, in every age, venerates and asks for their intercession?
Saints
Holiness is a gift of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit that the Church offers to both _________ and __________
Saints; sinners
Everything we need to know about ________ and ____________ is available in Jesus
Salvation; sanctification
Assumption
The Church dogma that teaches that the Blessed Mother because of her unique role as the Mother of God, was taken directly to Heaven when her earthly life was over. The feast of the Assumption is on August 15 and is a Holy Day of Obligation
What happened in AD 367?
The Church recognized a need to distinguish between sacred texts that were divinely revealed and others that did not meet the "measuring rod" or "rule" determined by the Apostles and their successors
IF the bishop mandated uniformity......
The Church would be reduced to sterile and lifeless uniformity
What would happen when abuses occurred?
The Church's Magisterium would respond in correction?
What do we unite ourselves to?
The Cross of Christ and suffer well
What was Christianity legalized in?
The Edict of Milan
What did Pier Giorgio have a great love for?
The Eucharist
What was his "1st food every day?"
The Eucharist
Who only knows when this will happen?
The Father
However, through ways known only to God, who can lead those who know neither Jesus nor the Church to unity with the Father.
The Holy Spirit
Who inspired the formation of the canon?
The Holy Spirit
Who makes us a holy Church, not our own efforts?
The Holy Spirit
IF the bishop allowed the diversity to stray away from the Church's magisterial teachings and belief......
The danger of splintered or independent local churches arise
What is the catholicity of the Church also present in the fullness of?
The divinity of Jesus Christ
What did the Council's Decree on Ecumenism commit the Church to?
The ecumenical movement and affirmed the many positive qualities in other religions
Heaven
The final communion with the Blessed Trinity, Mary, the angels, and all the saints
Particular judgement will be confirmed in the what?
The final judgement at the end of time
What dies anyone who enters the faith through Baptism experience?
The fullness of Christ and communion with him
Dogmas are protected with.....
The gift of indefectibility
What will our resurrected bodies reflect?
The glory of the Beatific Vision
Sacramental graces
The grace of the Holy Spirit, given by Chiat, that is proper to each sacrament.
In the Trinitarian Mission of Divine Word, God the Holy Spirit......
The holy breath of God
Particular judgement
The individual's judgement immediately after death, when Christ will rule on one's eternal destiny to be spent in Heaven (after purification in Purgatory, if needed) or in Hell
Who also had a role in sharing the faith and passing it on to generations?
The laity
This often depended upon what?
The laity's ability to defend the faith
What is enriched?
The life of the whole Church
Purgatory
The state of purification that takes place after death for those who need to be made clean and holy before meeting the all-holy God in Heaven
The Eastern churches who sided with their patriarch only accepted what?
The teachings of the first 8 Church Councils
What does the Apostolic nature of the Church allow?
The teachings of the pope and bishops to direct all Catholics despite personal beliefs or preferences of individuals
What does Sacred Scripture contain?
The truth that God intends to be shared
Analogy of faith
The understanding that every individual statement of belief must be viewed in the context of the entire body of Faith.
Communion of Saints
The unity of Jesus Christ with all those he has redeemed—
What does the Church offer a vision of?
The unity of the human race that God intends for all
Annunciation
The visit by the Angle Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce that she would be the Mother of the Savior. After giving her consent, Mary became the Mother of Jesus by the power of the Holt Spirit. The feast of the Annunciation is on March 25.
What did the Council of Trent outline?
The way Catholics must live and faith they must profess
Who did most Eastern churches side with?
Their patriarch
Step 3
There is a validation of further miracles
Because this is true......
There is nothing lacking in Christ'sBody, the Church
What does this not mean?
Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know Christ or his Church have rejected Salvation
How are married couples called not only to ensure the happiness of one another, but also to ensure one another's holiness?
Through agape love
How did Christ give the Church a structure to succeed and live on?
Through his choice of the Twelve Apostles and his designation of Peter as their leader
How did he work to restore peace to the Church after the Council of Trent?
Through preaching and writing
All of life was created _____________ him and all creation reaches its __________ in him
Through; pinnacle
What does the existence of Heaven and Hell show us the reality of?
Human freedom
But its Word of God is expressed in _________ __________ and written by ___________ __________. Shaped by _____________ _________________ and _____________
Human words; human authors; human circumstance; limitations
What does the fact of God becoming incarnate in Jesus Christ make clear?
Humans are also called to holiness
What does flesh refer to?
Humans in our state of weakness and mortality
What is one of the miracles commonly associated with a saint?
Incorruption of the Body — did not decay after death
What are 2 forces in modern life that led to "spiritual but not religious" phenomenon?
Individualism Consumerism
Servant of God / Venerable
Initials examination of a person's life, teachings, works, and whether miracles took place though the person's intercession
All of Scripture is __________ by the Holy Spirit and ___________ ________ ___________
Inspired; free of error
What helps strengthen the weakness of those on earth and everyone to Christ?
Intercession by saints in Heaven
What are the three specific parts of the liturgy where the unity of the Church is highlighted?
Intercessions of the Eucharistic Prayer — priest offers Mass on behalf of whole Church in Heaven and on Earth, the living and the dead, for pope, bishop, and clergy, Catholics in need ("prayer of family gathered before you") and for the dead ("welcome into your kingdom departed brothers and sisters") The Lords Prayer — promotes unity with God Reception of Holy Communion — Christ becomes part of those who receive and they of him. This is the primary source of the sacrament.
Describe the belief in the communion of saints?
Is a belief that those who have died and come into the beatific vision in Heaven, by virtue of their remarkable intimacy with God, are uniquely equipped to pray for people on earth on our behalf to the Heavenly Father
In the Trinitarian Mission of Divine Word, God the Son (Jesus).........
Is the Word of God
Moral relativism
Is the view that ethical standard, morality, and positions of right and wrong are culturally based and therefore subject to a person's individual choice. We can all decide what is right for ourselves.
________ also has a connection with the Catholic Church
Islam
People are literally called from their __________ to __________!
Isolation; togetherness
What does it mean?
It also means that the "unity with diversity" feature of the Church's catholicity operates on a fine line that must be protected by the local bishop in union with the college of bishops and the pope
How is the mark of catholicity expressed?
It is expressed in the fullness of creation, in the divinity of Christ, and in the "unity with diversity" of the Church
What do we know about Purgatory?
It is the name the Church gives to the final purification of those who die in God's grace and friendship but need purification/cleansing to achieve the hotlines necessary to enter Heaven
What is it to be a saint and to achieve holiness?
It is to Live your ordinary life such that your relationship with God shines through
What is the bond between the Catholic Church and Orthodox Churches like?
It is very close to full communion
What does it ordinarily bear?
It ordinarily bears fruitfulness of the couple's love in the children they welcome and raise
In the 4th century, what happened to the role of bishops?
It was expanded further though initially accompanied by participation of the state
In who did God the Father speak his definitive Word; there is nothing more to say.
Jesus
In who does God reveal his very self?
Jesus
What are some examples of authoritative doctrine?
Just-war principles Prohibition of artificial birth control
What did he fight for?
Justice in protests against Italy's Fascist regime
All people are called to __________ Christ in the _________ and all people belong or are ___________ to the Church
Know; Church; connected
Day of Atonement
Known as Yom Kippur, this is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people. It is a day when Jews ask forgiveness for both communal and personal sins.
What did Nestorianism declare?
Mary was Mother of only Jesus' human self and that she could not be called Theotokos, Mother of God
What does this indicate?
Mary's special place in the communion of saints as the Mother of the Church
Authentic devotion to __________ never distracts Christians from the __________ work of Jesus
Mary; saving
Example of diversity in worship
Mass in Nigeria — sometimes bring up fruits of harvest in offertory procession. Traditional music in liturgy in various African nations
"So be perfect, just as your Heavenly Father is perfect"
Matthew 5:48
We are called to __________ and __________
Maturity; holiness
The Church possesses a sacred _________ of God's ____________ through the ages, made complete in __________ __________
Memory; Revelation; Jesus Christ
Secular institutes
Men or women who consecrate themselves to God through profession of vows (particularly to celibacy), but generally do not live in community. Dedicated to evangelizing and promoting the Gospel through secular careers.
But if we do stray, there is always God's __________ and __________!
Mercy; forgiveness
Example of St. John Paul II
Met frequently with other religious leaders and asked forgiveness of Roman Catholic Church throughout history for any harm done to Christian unity
What began to be regarded as the proof of a person's worthiness of sainthood?
Miracles associated with a Christian
What are the 7 different forms of consecrated life
Monastic communities Other communities based on a charism or commitment to a particular ministry or apostolate in the world Sisters and Nuns Secular Institutes Apostolic societies Consecrated virgins Third orders
God respects our __________ and _____ _______
Choices: free will
Who instituted the Catholic Church?
Christ
Who can all things in Heaven and on Earth be summed up in?
Christ (Ephesians 1:10)
In the Incarnation, what two persons are indissolubly linked?
Christ and Mary
What does the Holy Spirit allow us to receive?
Christ in our hearts and share the Good News with Others
To celebrate the sacredness of creation is too celebrate.......
Christ in whom "were created all things in heaven and on earth" (Colossians 1:16)
What did Gnosticism deny?
Christ's Resurrection Wouldn't accept Jesus' Incarnation Said material reality is evil Denied validity of Scripture and authority of pope and bishops to rule the Church
The Church is always holy because of whose presence?
Christ's presence
Those who believe in __________ and have been truly __________ are in __________ with the Catholic Church even though the __________ is __________.
Christ; baptized; communion; communion; imperfect
What word points out the very need to be with others?
Church
What is canon law also known as?
Church law
God calls the entire __________ to participate in these efforts, first, by calling individual __________ to examine their own ________.
Church; Catholics; conscience
Different gifts among Catholics gathered together in the __________. But from the different __________, a _________ arises in the Church.
Church; gists; unity
We can speak of people and the __________ herself as _________, but only insofar as they are __________ _____ _________
Church; holy; related to God
In this way, Mary prefigured the __________, which is __________ linked to __________ through the blood of the __________ from which the Church was __________
Church; indissolubly; Christ; Cross; born
Who was Thomas Merton?
Cistercian monk, attended Columbia University (New York) and Cambridge (England). Baptized Catholic in 1938. Joined Trappists in 1941, wrote many spiritual books
Our ______ ______ will also come to life
Mortal bodies
Those who freely choose to commit _____ _____ by refusing to love ______ and die without repenting of their lack of __________ will be forever ________ from God because of their own __________ __________
Mortal sin; God; love; separated; free choice
What are three titles for Mary?
Mother of God Queen of All Saints The Mother of the Church
Ecumenism
Movement, inspired and led by the Holy Spirit, that seeks the Union of all Christian religions and eventually the unity of all peoples throughout the world within the Catholic Church
The sinfulness of some Catholics __________ reduces the Church's holiness.
NEVER
There is __________ __________ of them entering Hell
NO CHANCE
Consecrated virgins
NONE
Whether _____________ or ____________, memory is essential to our ______________
Negative; positive; identity
What did Nestorianism teach?
Nestorius (patriarch of Constantinople) made further distinction between Christ's humanity and divinity, teaching that some of Christ's traits were purely human and others were purely divine
Does infallibility apply yo other statements pope or bishops make?
No, it does not
Does the word "catholic" appear in the Bible?
No, it does not
How is the Church Holy?
Not because of our individual merits, but because of the forgiveness of Christ
Why did Jesus stay at the table during the last supper despite knowing he'd be denied and betrayed?
Not because of who the apostles were, but because of who, by God's grace, they might be someday
What does the gift of holiness translates to the opportunity of?
To be holy in your own particular way
What goal is our destiny?
To become saints
Evangelization
To bring the Good News of Jesus to others
What is the task of the bishop?
To draw diverse groups of beliefs, practices, and people together into an enduring communion without depriving his local Church of the richness the diversity brings.
What was her goal in life?
To go to Heaven
What did the blessed mother tell her?
To have a medal struck honoring the Immaculate Conception, there was a series of visions
Why did the early Church start describing herself as "catholic?"
To highlight differences between the Church and the heretical sects that were springing up, particularly those involving Gnosticism
What was St. Francis de Sales' special concern?
To reconvert the Calvinists - however, was not harsh and condemning - never preached with the desire to "win" as if in battle with the Calvinists "Whoever wants to preach effectively;y must preach with love"
What does it mean to live authentically human lives?
To remain in a life-giving relationship with God
Why do Catholics wear religious medals?
To remind ourselves of our Catholic faith and the Lord's desire for us to keep him close to our hearts.
Why did God create a good world?
To sustain us
On this day, what will God do?
Transform and restore the entire physical universe
We are in the process of being __________
Transformed
What are the two types of deacons?
Transitional Permanent
What are the 2 kinds of singles? What do they both keep a promise of?
Transitional singles Permanent singles
TRUE or FALSE: A doctrine is any belief that has the official approval of the Magisterium and all doctrine is based upon the Revelation of God in Jesus Christ which is expressed in dogma.
True
TRUE or FALSE: All Catholics help to pass on Tradition.
True
TRUE or FALSE: Catholics are obliged to believe and uphold Church dogma; to do otherwise is to commit heresy.
True
TRUE or FALSE: Each time the Magisterium declares that a particular statement or concept is part of the Deposit of Faith, Catholics are obliged to accept the assertion is true.
True
TRUE or FALSE: Jesus Christ is the completion of God's Revelation, and everything you need to know about Salvation and sanctification is available in him.
True
TRUE or FALSE: One's acceptance of the tenants if the Apostle's Creed and other Church dogma is essential to have a complete Faith and the deepest possible relationships with God.
True
TRUE or FALSE: To be a member of the Catholic Church is to acknowledge the authority of a sacred communal memory that gives you a part in her identity.
True
What did St. Therese die from?
Tuberculosis
How is the Church's history and relationship with God like that of ancient Israel in the Old Testament?
Turn away from God, let him down, and allow other things to take his place
What makes up Apostolic Tradition?
Under the Holy Spirit, everything that was revealed to the Church is passed on through Holy orders to pope and bishops
The _______ of the ____________ __________ is the model for the Church's unity that is lived out through the ________ people have for ________ and one another.
Unity; Blessed Trinity; love; God
This ______________ and commitment to pray for one another does not end at __________
Unity; death
God does not send anyone to Hell _________ _______ _______ does.
Unrepentant mortal sin
Not everyone who dies has cleansed him/herself of his/her __________ __________
Venial sins
Taught that the bishop was not a representative of the pope in a local place, but rather the..........
Vicar of Christ in his own diocese
Evangelical counsels
Vows of personal poverty, chastity understood as lifelong celibacy, and obedience to a bishop or to the superior of a religious community
Some make _____ committing to the __________ __________
Vows; evangelical counsels
Why should seeking the intercession of the saints come naturally to us and any Christian?
We all have the obligation to pray for one another
Why will the Church always have sinful members who will act in ways that are contrary to the Gospel?
We are not perfect, the CHurch is made up of sinners. Christ only being without sin
What can happen if we are left alone?
We can convince ourselves of anything
What do we pray for?
We pray for the needs of others and ask them to do the same for us
What does it mean if we do not believe in Hell?
We view God as a tyrant who forces us to choose Him and Heaven in the end
What does this mean?
We will not be re judged — results of particular judgement will not change
What would it mean if there was no Hell?
We would not have free will—that God would overpower our choices in the end
What are the images that Scripture gives us to help describe the pleasures and happiness in store for us in Heaven?
Wedding feast Light Life Peace Paradise The Father's House Heavenly Jerusalem
If we do not have a __________-__________, _________ goal in life, wrong turns can lead us to a place we do not want to be
Well-planned, positive
Catholic with a small "c"
What the Church teaches is based on the whole of Revelation: All the Scripture, teachings of Apostles, understanding, and witness of Christians from all times and places "Universal" in two ways —
What will God give us?
What we want
When did martyrdom diminish?
When Christianity became legal
When does Mary become the Mother of the Church?
When Jesus is dying on the cross
When does individualism become a problem?
When it drives people apart
When did these issues reach a climax?
When representatives of Pope Leo IX traveled to Constantinople in 1053 to try and persuade Cerularius (patriarch/Head Do Church in East) to submit to pope's authority on these key issues. When patriarch refused, an uncompromising representative of the pope, Cardinal Humbert, excommunicated Cerularius on the spot. Cerularius called a council and excommunicated Pope Leo (who had already died).
contemplation
Wordless prayer whereby a person's mind and heart rest in God's goodness and majesty
Will both alternatives damage the mark of catholicity?
Yes
Is Jesus necessary for Salvation? Why?
Yes, because he dies for us
Is Scripture valid for all times and generations?
Yes, it is. BUT< it was written in a particular time and for a particular group of people
What is the family analogy?
You have things in common with family members, but also different talents, interests, points of view. However, you are united as a family unit (maybe not perfectly, but still united). Divisions and wounds to unity at times —
What have Catholics always held the Church to be?
a "mixed body" of saints and sinners
Schism
a break in Christian unity that takes place when a group of Christians separates itself from the Church. This happens historically when the group breaks in union with the pope.
Holy orders and Matrimony are sacraments of what?
at the Service of Communion
How are we called to imitate the annunciation?
be open to God's call, to not be afraid, and to be welcoming of Jesus into our lives
The call
catholic (small c)
What is Jesus with the Father?
consubstantial
It is the very essence of the Church to be _________, to be _____ _____ as a community united with __________
holy; set apart; Christ
Who came to decide what was Scripture?
the Church, guided by the Holy Spirit
What is the most popular medal worn by Catholics?
the Miraculous Medal
What us the unbreakable commitment God the Father made by choosing MAry to be the Mother of God?
the commitment to involve human beings in the plan of Salvation, that is, in all that he does
What does our loving God respect?
Our freedom and will give us what we want
At death, what will our souls do?
Our souls will separate from our human bodies
When we choose __________ over God, then it is _______ who have chosen _________
Ourselves; we; Hell
It is a __________ not a __________
PROCESS; PLACE
What Parable shows the judgement scene at the end of time when those who fail to love the needy are condemned?
Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
What is another parable associated with judgement?
Parable of the Weeds (Matthew 13:41-42)
How are we able to love out the common priesthood of the faithful?
Participate in the one sacrifice of Christ Catholics have specific vocations (God-given callings) to live the Paschal Mystery in a way unique to their lives
What is the primary meaning of the term liturgy?
Participation of the Church in the "work of God."
What is St. Paul's analogy of the Church as a body (1 Corinthians 12:12; 14-23)
Parts of human body rely on one another to function. Members of the Church must rely on one another if they are to live as God intended
What point did it refer with reformers on?
People are saved because of God and sacrifice of Jesus, not their own merit
What was his famous phrase?
"Bloom where you are planted."
Apologist
"Defender of the faith." Catholic who works hard to dispel false rumors about Catholicism and Christianity. Helps non-Christians see faith as reasonable and acceptable
What do we know about deacons?
"Diakonoi"— comes from Greek word for "servant" or "waiter." Origins found in Acts (6:1-7). 7 men chosen to oversee distribution of gooses to needy so Apostles could be devoted to preaching. They assist at Mass, distribute Communion, help at/bless marriages, preach Gospel, funerals, etc.
The New Testament definition that "__________ _____ __________" means God himself is a ____________ ____________ _____________.
"God is love"; perfect loving relationship
Example of an upgrading mentality
"I'll just find a church with....better music, a more glitzy media presentation, a pastor who preaches more to my liking..."
What was his famous writing?
"Introduction to the Devout Life"
What does this look like?
"Many people believe they have a right to trial by jury, yet don't want to serve on one!"
What does this word mean?
"Mature....going through the necessary stages to reach the end goal..."
Sisters v. Nuns
"Nun" technically refers to women who live in a monastic or cloistered life dedicated to prayer and contemplation
What are the words surrounding Mary on the Medal?
"O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee."
What did they consider these councils as?
"Orthodox" — adhering to traditional and authentic standards
What is the word "episkopos/episkopi" translated to?
"Overseer"
What does consumerism turn the goodness God provided into?
"Packaged products" or material goods for personal enjoyment with little or no reminder of the generosity of God or the effect on others
Doctrine of Purgatory, "________________," makes sense
"Purification"
What completes the creation and Redemption of the human body?
"Resurrection of the flesh"
Luther also argued for what?
"Solo gratia" ("grace alone") — said no person could possibly keep all God's commandments and everyone would be condemned if Salvation hinged upon human behavior
Though a dogma is infallible, what is the Church not prohibited from doing?
Finding better ways to communicate its truth may change the way a dogma is shared, but essential truth of dogma will never be reversed
"No one can say, 'Jesus is Lord,' except by the Holy Spirit"
1 Corinthians 12:3
Beatification
1 verified miracle The faithful may now call the person "Blessed"
What would the Church be without her memory?
Incomplete
What are 3 Tips for examining Scripture?
1. Pay attention to the Bible as a whole, not just individual passages or even books 2. Read the Bible in light of Sacred Tradition - must be read from perspective of the Church not individualistically - consider what Church says about meaning 3. Be attentive to the analogy of faith - Scriptures must be understood within the whole plan of God's Revelation
What are the 4 steps to canonization
1. Servant of God 2. Venerable 3. Blessed 4. SAINT
How is the Church Apostolic (3 ways)
1. She is built on the foundation of apostles and prophets, with Christ as the capstone (Ephesians 2:20) - Jesus is the source and focal point of all the Church does 2. She remains faithful to teachings of the Apostles - keeps and hands on Apostle's' teaching through a single Deposit of Faith 3. Accepts the teaching, sanctification, and guidance of the Apostles through their successors (bishops and pope)
When does the Pope teach infallibly?
1. Teaches as pastor of all the faithful 2. Is proclaiming a definitive doctrine pertaining to Faith or morals 3. And does this (the above) intending to use his full authority in an unchangeable decision
What are the stages of God's revelation in Human history?
1. To Adam and Eve 2. To Noah 3. To Abraham 4. Fullest Revelation —
Example —
104 pastoral visits to 129 different countries from 1978-2005
When was the Eastern Schism?
1054
When was the Council of Trent held?
1545-1563 in the wake of the Protestant Reformation
What was St. Francis de Sales lifespan?
1567-1622
Who prompted the Protestant Reformation?
16th Century German Catholic monk Martin Luther
What was St. Therese's Lifespan?
1873-1897 (24 years old)
What was the lifespan of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati?
1901 - 1925 (24 years old)
When was the last infallible statement?
1950 by Pope Pius XII — Assumption of Mary
When was canon law most recently revised?
1983
When was he beatified?
1990 by St. John Paul II
At Baptism, the Church initiates her members by calling them to profess faith in who?
1st Divine Person — God the Father, and work of creation 2nd Divine Person — God the Son, and work of Redemption 3rd Divine Person — Holy Spirit, origin and source of holiness
Where does Catholic belief in Purgatory come from?
2 Maccabees 12:41-45 1 Corinthians 3:15 ; 1 Peter 1:7
Sainthood / Canonization
2 verified miracles Person is canonized and enrolled in the canon (list of saints)
Who/What worked to restore unity with the Orthodox Church?
2nd Vatican COuncil and popes that followed
When was Gnosticism?
2nd century
When did the first recorded use of the term appear?
2nd century writing of St. Ignatius of Antioch
When the Three Persons in one God are names (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), what is also named?
3 relationships within one God
What was the Church's response?
381 — 1st Council of Constantinople labeled this belief a heresy and taught Jesus was fully man and fully God
When was Arianism?
3rd century
The Council of Trent had a lasting and significant effect upon the Church for how many years?
400 years
Church will __________, __________, and __________ her people through leaders
Feed; educate; protect
Our resurrected bodies will be made _______ and they will __________ _____ __________
Incorrupt; rejoin our souls
Began a series of events in ________ that tell how the __________ __________ is able to go _________ human, religious, and __________ differences to expand the _________ of the Church's communion
Acts; Holy Spirit; beyond; cultural; boundaries
In Baptism, what do you take on an actual share in as well as membership in?
Actual share in the Paschal Mystery Membership in the common priesthood of the faithful
Venial sins
Actual sins that weaken and wound our relationship with God but do not destroy divine life in our souls
2 Maccabees 12:41-45
After battles, Judas Maccabee ordered sacrifices to be made in Temple for the slain Jewish soldiers who'd worn pagan amulets (good luck charms)
episcopal collegiality
All the bishops of the Church with the pope as their head. This college together, but never without the pope, has supreme and full authority over the universal Church
What is Sacred Tradition?
All the ways the Church passed on her understanding of what God has revealed to us
What did the Blessed mother promise?
All who wear it with great faith will receive great graces
What was the pope first responsible for?
Allowing transfer of a person's relics and introduction of saint to a particular area
What did Apolinarianism claim?
Although Jesus had a human body, he had no human soul
Protestant Reformation
An effort to reform the Catholic Church in the 16th century, which led to the separation of large numbers of Christians from communion with Rome
What does every dogma protect?
An essential truth
Examination of conscience
An honest assessment of how well we have lived God's covenant of love. This examination leads us to accept responsibility for our sins and to realize our need for God's merciful forgiveness.
At the End of the Second Century who succeeded in authority directly from Apostles and led each regional church, called a diocese?
An individual bishop
Heresy
An obstinate denial after Baptism to believe a truth that must be believed with divine and Catholic Faith, or an obstinate doubt about such truth
Apostolic societies
Faithful Catholics who pledge to live the evangelical counsels, but do not take formal vows
TRUE or FALSE: The term Magisterium comes from the Latin word for "authority," and it applies to both Sacred Scripture and tradition.
False, "teacher'
TRUE or FALSE: Four years before Pope Pius IX's infallible proclamation of the Immaculate Conception in 1854, Mary told St. Bernadette, "I am the Immaculate Conception."
False, after
TRUE or FALSE: It is the Catholic nature of the Church that helps her to remember and preserve all she has been taught all the way back to the Apostles and to Jesus himself.
False, apostolic nature
TRUE or FALSE: The Magisterium of the Church at times recognizes private revelations as authentic and all Catholics are required to believe them because they are part of the Church's Deposit of Faith.
False, are not required
TRUE or FALSE: Authoritative doctrines are taught authoritatively and infallibly with the assistance of the Holy Spirit.
False, not
TRUE or FALSE: All of Church teaching has the status of dogma.
False, not all
Purgatory __________ __________ a waiting place where our final resting place is determined
IS NOT
If we ______ Jesus in how we live, then we do not need to _____ death!
Imitate; fear
When will our eternal life begin?
Immediately after death and our particular judgement
What is the most important quality of our resurrected bodies?
Immortality
Other Christians remain in communion with the Catholic Church, though this communion is __________
Imperfect
What are the qualities of our resurrected bodies?
Imperishable Glorious Powerful Spiritual
What do doctrines help Catholics understand?
Implications of dogma
Where does God reveal himself?
In Deposit of Faith
Where did Luther believe the key to Salvation was?
In a person's faith (solo fide) and not his/her actions
Why might a person choose to remain single?
In order to care for their parents or brothers and sisters To give themselves more completely to a profession To serve other honorable ends
The Chosen People were only holy when........
In relationship with God
Where does this celebration take place?
In the Church where Christ is present
In what has the Lord arranged a way for the sacred memory of his truth to be preserves and handed on to generations?
In the Church's Apostolic Tradition
Definitive Doctrine
Includes teachings that are not revealed directly by God, but are necessary for protecting and explaining Divine Revelation
What two things are necessary for God's plan for Salvation?
Jesus and the Church
What is the catholicity of the Church intertwined with?
Jesus' sending out his disciples to preach the Good NEws to all people in all cultures
Without _________, who has made the _____________ his _____________, there is no Salvation.
Jesus; Church; Body
"I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly."
John 10:10
"I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me., even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."
John 11:25-26
This process is both __________ and __________
Joyful; painful
It is not for us to _________
Judge
Third orders
Lay people who live according to rules of religious order but do not necessarily live in community. Like of prayer, penance, apostolic service. Consecrated by the bishop.
Purgatory involves "__________ ____" of our _________ and __________
Letting go; sins; selfishness
"..........you shall be holy, because I am Holy"
Leviticus 11:45
What is the literal sense?
Literal meaning conveyed by the words themselves at the time, how things actually happen
Pontiff
Literally means "bridge builder" "Servant of the Servants of God"
It is especially in the _____ where this _________ is realized
Liturgy; union
What is the priestly work left for you to do?
Live in Christ
What does being holy primarily mean?
Living in communion with God and one another
The way to know God is to ________.
Love
Jesus' teaching on love is clear:
Love of God and love of neighbor are inseparable. We enter into the love of God when we love one another.
The Doctrine of Hell is related to our belief that God is a ________ God who made us truly _________
Loving; free
Since the 2nd Vatican Council who has the Church engaged in formal dialogue with?
Lutherans Anglicans The Orthodox Reformed Churches Pentecostals Methodists Disciples of Christ
Who do Muslims also honor?
MAry — consider her the greatest woman to live
Jesus's lesson on love
Mark 12:30-31
Garden of Gethsemane—"Father, all things are possible for you. Take this cup away from me, but not what I will but what you will."
Mark 14:36
What is the root of the domestic church?
Marriage
What is on the front of the medal?
Marty as the Immaculate Conception
In the early days of the Church when Christianity was illegal, who were held as examples?
Martyrs
Who is the first to share in the rewards of Jesus' Resurrection?
Mary
It is __________ __________ to remain a member of the Church and ________ any of the credal statements or dogmas. A person who deliberately does this commits ___________.
Not possible; reject; heresy
Grace of the sacrament is _____ just received on the ____________ __________
Not; wedding day
Mary is __________ without Jesus
Nothing
There is ____________ in creation that is good — no virtue, spiritual gift, wisdom, cure for fin — that exists outside of __________
Nothing; Christ
Why do you think we sometimes struggle with accepting doctrine?
Often due to: Inadequate understanding Fear of changing our lives Resentment toward authority of Magisterium
When will the Risen Glorified Lord come again? What is this known as?
On the last day of human history; Parousia
Apostolic
One of the marks of the Church, this term comes from apostle, which means literally "having been sent."
What did the Council reemphasize?
One receives this saving grace first and foremost in the Sacrament of Baptism
Who merits worship?
Only God
What are the 2 original ways in which the Gospel was handed on?
Oral preaching of Apostles, their example, and Church Christ established Writings Apostles and others associated with them recorded
Who receive graces to personally live a holy life and help others to do the same?
Ordained men
It is the very __________ of married life that witnesses to the __________ character of a __________ marriage
Ordinariness; graced; sacramental
Canonized saints were __________ people who used the means of __________ found in the __________ to be holy and Christ-like
Ordinary; grace; Church
What name did the Eastern Church adopt?
Orthodox
What is this goal achievable through?
Our Christian vocation
Whose decision is it to go to Heaven?
Our decision
What are the 3 main issues that led to the schism?
Pope Leo the Great's condemnation in the 5th century of the Council of Chalcedon's ruling that gave the Church in Constantinople the authority to make decisions for all territories in Byzantine Empire. It took away the rightful authority of the pope. Iconoclasm - Byzantine Emperor Leo III condemned veneration of sacred images called icons as idolatry. The Pope did not agree. Dispute over the Western Church's addition of the phrase "filioque" ("and from the son" to the Holy Spirit section of the Nicene Creed without approval of a council. The Eastern Church believed the Holy Spirit descended through (not from) the Son.
What happened on December 8, 1854?
Pope Pius IX —
Papal infallibility
Pope is preserved from errors when teaching dogmatically on matters of faith and morals
Taking lead from the __________ and __________ and long teaching __________ ___ ___ __________, the laity are called to work hard to __________ false rumors about __________
Pope; bishops;Tradition of the Church; dispel; Christianity
Eventually, the __________ became more involved in approving a person for ___________
Pope; sainthood
However, we do __________ to the saints and ask their __________
Pray; intercession
____________ means something very different from ____________
Pray; worship
Through what 4 things are we able to live a holy life?
Prayer Good works Living in a Christian vocation God's gift of Redemption
What did Monophysitism preach?
Preached by Eastern monks and theologians. Held that Christ possessed only a divine nature and that his human nature was absorbed into his divine nature.
What are the 3 ways in which men ordained to the priesthood in the Sacrament of Holy Orders are consecrated to serve the Church?
Preaching the Gospel Celebrating divine worship Providing pastoral governance (especially as a pastor)
What are Keys Church Laws?
Precepts of the Church
God does not _________ anyone for Hell
Predestine
Mary was __________ from the beginning of creation to be this one-of-a-kind woman from whom the __________ could be born. Yet in the God-given ________ of her own life she had the power to cower in fear, to close down, and to say "no" to this mission.
Predestines; Savior; freedom
Bishop assigned a __________ to take some of the consecrated hosts from the bishop's celebration of the __________ to the people in these communities.
Presbyter; Eucharist
Who helped the bishops?
Presbyters and deacons
Death is a _____ ___ _____ for sin, because of ________ sin.
Price we pay; Adam's
As the bishops began to lose their day-to-day interaction with people, who took on a more prominent role in daily life of a parish?
Priests
Apostles' Creed
Professed at Baptism and Rosary Oldest creed
The Church's unity is guaranteed through her charity and what three things?
Profession of one faith Common celebration of divine worship Apostolic succession through Sacrament of Holy Orders
Examples of doctrines
The Immaculate Conception The assumption of Mary
What does holiness flow from the Christian understanding of?
The Incarnation
Who did God first reveal the Old Covenant to?
The Jews
What three things are so closely united that one of them cannot stand without the others?
The Magisterium Sacred Tradition Sacred Scripture
What largely embraces the same understanding that holiness comes from God alone?
The New Testament
What Sacrament ensures that the Church's apostolic leadership and ministry instituted by Christ will be intact until the end of time?
The Sacrament of Holy Orders
Parousia
The Second Coming of Christ when the Lord will judge the living and the dead
What allows the Church to remain sinless, even if her members sin?
The Spirit
Because of this (the above) what began to spread beyond their own regions and nation>
The Veneration (honoring the saints)
Immaculate Conception
The belief that Mary was conceived without Original Sin. The feast of the Immaculate Conception is on December 8 and is a Holy Day of Obligation
Who would determine whether or not a person can be names a saint?
The bishop of a particular region
What happens if the bishop approved a person for sainthood?
The body of the person was exhumed and moved to an altar and a feast day for the saint would be assigned on the Church calendar within that diocese or province
Vocation
The calling or destiny we have in this life and in the hereafter.
What does Apostolic succession involve?
The careful selection of new bishops to carry on the faith
Dogmas are taught with.....
The charism of infallibility
What is the sacred memory that is kept alive in the Church?
The memory of God's Word and Actions (Memory of God's Revelation)
Crusades
The nine armed expeditions by Christians beginning in 1095 and ending in 1291 that were intended to drive the Muslims out of the Holy Land and in the process reunite Christians of the East and West.
Canon of Scripture
The official list of inspired books of the Bible. Catholics list 46 Old Testament books and 27 New Testament books in their canon.
What did he love?
The outdoors — hiking and skiing
In union with who, do bishops help to bring about unity in the local Church admits a great amount of diversity of language, culture, and custom?
The pope
Who does the whole college share authority over the whole Church with?
The pope
Papal primacy
The pope's authority and universal jurisdiction over Church
What is consumerism?
The practice of an ever-increasing acquisition and consumption of goods
Liturgy of the Hours
The prayer of the Church; it is also known as the Divine Office. It utilizes the Scriptures, particularly the Psalms, for specific times of day from early morning till late evening.
Common priesthood of the faithful
The priesthood of all the baptized in which we share in Christ's work of salvation
What do the bishops return to their particular churches with?
The richness of other local churches
Later, what right did the pope take on?
The right to formally declare that a person is in Heaven and worthy of veneration as a saint
What did Martin Luther challenge?
The role of Scripture in the Church
What are sources of unity that strengthen the connection of those who pray and worship?
The sacraments, especially the Eucharist
A priest was holy because of.......
The sacrifices he offered to God
What is death?
The separation of the eternal soul from the body
What are some missteps of missionaries?
They are filled with zeal but failed to appreciate goodness of local customs and cultures. Some worked to stamp them out completely or impose European cultural attitudes on people they were supposed to be serving
What are two things to remember about dogma?
They are infallible and irreformable They cannot change in their essence since the truth, which has been revealed by God, remains for eternity
What do we know about priests?
They oversee parishes, in communion with and obedience to bishop. They can only exercise their ministry in dependence on bishop and in communion with him
What did bishops hear, study, and receive?
They received and studied the biographies of those being considered and heard testimony about miracles associated with them
What happened with relics during the Middle Ages?
They were collected and shared with many local churches
Church triumphant
Those blessed in Heaven
Pilgrim church
Those living today on earth—"Church militant"—still fighting battle for holiness
Authoritative Doctrine
Those not divinely revealed but are drawn from Church's reflection on Divine Revelation
Church suffering
Those undergoing purification in Purgatory
In this parable who are the goats?
Those who fail to love the needy and are condemned
How can the Church complete her mission to share the Good News with the world?
only by sharing it through culture
