3.3 The Magisterium

Question 1

Why is Apostolic Tradition important to Catholics?

Answer 1

• It gives the church the authority of Jesus
• It means that the teaching of the church is the teaching that the apostles were given by Jesus.
• It guarantees that the teaching Catholci’s follow is true,correct faith

Question 2

Why is Apostolic Succession important to Catholcis?

Answer 2

• it means that the Pope today has the same authority as Christ gave to St Peter
• It proves that when the pope and the bishops give the teaching of the church, they are speaking as a successor of the Apostles chosen by Jesus

Question 3

What are the different types of magisterium?

Answer 3

• The ordinary magisterium is when the bishops teac what has always been taught.
• The conciliar magisterium is when the Pope calls an ecumenical council to decide teachings (e.g Vatican II)
• The pontifical magisterium is when the Pope uses papal infallibility to declare doctrines (E.g when Pope Pius XII declared the assumption of the Virgin Mary)

Question 4

WHy is the magisterium important to catholics?

Answer 4

• For Catholics, there is no higher authority than the magisterium
• They gives Cathoplics teachings and answers to the issues that didn’t exist at the apostles e.g same-sex partnerships
• It provides clear guidance on what Catholcis should believe and how they should behave as Catholic’s in today’s world.

Question 5

CCC 100

Answer 5

” The task of interpreting the Word of God authentically is entrusted solely to the magisterium of the church”

Question 6

CCC on magisterium

Answer 6

**“This magisterium is not superior to the Word of God, but it’s servant. It teaches only what has been handed on to it”