Alvarez Ch 5

Question 0

Bride of Christ

Answer 0

Christ described himself as the bridegroom and the Church as his bride. This symbolism represents the intimate union between Christ and the members of his Mystical Body, the Church

Question 1

Apostolic Succession

Answer 1

The bishops of the Church, through their ordination, form an uninterrupted, unbroken chain of succession, historically traceable to the Twelve Apostles

Question 2

Church

Answer 2

The assembly of people God has called together from the ends of the earth. This word has three meanings: the people God gathers together, the local church (diocese), and the liturgical assembly. It is also the name given to a building used for public Christian worship.

Question 3

Elect

Answer 3

Those chosen by God from the beginning to participate in his plan of salvation and to enjoy his eternal friendship in Heaven

Question 4

Ex Cathedra

Answer 4

Latin for from the chair (of St. Peter). It indicates a solemn and infallible definition by a pope of a doctrine concerning matters of Faith or morals to be held by the faithful

Question 5

Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus

Answer 5

Latin for outside the Church there is no salvation. This doctrine teaches all salvation comes from Jesus Christ through his Church