Canon Law Exam 1.2

Question 1

the unity between the Bishops and the Roman Pontiff is the same in ___, ___, ___, and ___ as that founded by Jesus between Peter and the Apostles

Answer 1

law, tradition, revelation and grace

Question 2

by the Lord’s decision [divine institution] St. Peter and the Apostles constitute one college, so the

Answer 2

Roman Pontiff, the successor of Peter, and the bishops, the successors of the Apostles, are joined together

Question 3

The Governance of the Church rests on the authority on the ____ and collegially ____

Answer 3

Bishop of Rome wight eh College of bishops (those validly ordained)

Question 4

Peter and the Apostles constituted _____ _____, which consisted of all the Apostles

Answer 4

One College

Question 5

both the college and Peter’s role in it are established by divine law; hence they are ________ for the Church and they must be operable

Answer 5

Constitutional

Question 6

to be successors does not imply the extraordinary power of the apostles ____

Answer 6

is transferred

Question 7

Who is higher authority – Pope or Councils? Why?

Answer 7

The Pope is the highest authority. Councils only have effect if the Pope publishes it.

Question 8

And it was to Peter alone that Jesus, after his resurrection, confided the ____ of Supreme Pastor and ruler of his whole fold

Answer 8

Jurisdiction

Question 9

Pastor Aeternus 4 chapters:

Answer 9

1. Institution of the Primacy of Peter
2. Permanence of Peter in the Roman Pontiffs
3. Power and Character of the Primacy
4. Infallibility of the Pope
   (IPPI)

Question 10

Christ gave to Peter the keys with the intention that it would

Answer 10

persist (be passed down) throughout time

Question 11

Why is Rome the see?

Answer 11

Peter went to Rome, was Martyred there. Rome consecrated with the blood of Peter

Question 12

Whoever succeeds Peter obtains the

Answer 12

Primacy of Peter over the whole Church

Question 13

Question of full communion: 3 elements:

Answer 13

1. recognition of papal of primacy
2. common sharing in the sacraments of the Church
3. common formal doctrines of the Church

Question 14

Closest separated church is

Answer 14

the Orthodox (they have 2 out of 3, not primacy of Pope).

Question 15

Pope holds what type of Primacy?

Answer 15

Roman Pontiff hold a world-wide primacy

Question 16

What power has been given to Peter, and his successors?

Answer 16

full power to rule and govern the universal Church

Question 17

What Council declared Rome as primary?

Answer 17

Florence

Question 18

Rome and the Pope hold

Answer 18

holy Apostolic See and the Roman Pontiff hold a world-wide primacy,

Question 19

The Pope enjoys what type of power (4)

Answer 19

Supreme
Full
Immediate
Universal

Question 20

Supreme Power means

Answer 20

no higher power

Question 21

Full power means

Answer 21

he lacks no power

Question 22

Immediate power means

Answer 22

he receives it directly without intermediary and he may exercise it directly on any member of the Church

Question 23

Universal power means

Answer 23

it extends throughout the universal Church

Question 24

How does the pope attain power?

Answer 24

means of legitimate election
freely accepted by him
together with episcopal consecration

Question 25

if the Pontiff chooses to resign it is only necessary for validity that

Answer 25

he do so freely and manifest both his freedom and his intention

Question 26

Who must accept the popes resignation

Answer 26

No ONE

Question 27

What recourse do you have to a decree or decision by the Pope?

Answer 27

`there is no recourse against a decree or decision of the Roman Pontiff

Question 28

What are the 3 bodies that help the Holy Father govern the church:

Answer 28

College of Bishops, Synod Bishop, College of Cardinals.

Question 29

nothing is to be innovated in the governance of the universal Church when

Answer 29

when the see of Rome is vacant or impeded

Question 30

when the bishop can not function his mental capacities is called

Answer 30

an Impeded see –

Question 31

, by virtue of sacramental consecration and hierarchical communion with the Supreme Pontiff as its head, and in communion with other members are part of the

Answer 31

COLLEGE OF BISHOPS

Question 32

The pope has what type of authority over an ecumenical council?

Answer 32

convokes
presides over
transfers
suspends
dissolves
approves its decrees

Question 33

Who has the right and duty to participate in an ecumenical council with a deliberative vote

Answer 33

all and only members of the College of Bishops

Question 34

if the Apostolic See becomes vacant during a Council, the Council is

Answer 34

is interrupted until his successor orders it to be continued or dissolves it

Question 35

decrees of an Ecumenical Council have obligatory force only if they are (3pts)

Answer 35

1. approved by the Roman Pontiff with the Father of the Council and are
2. confirmed by the Roman Pontiff and
3. promulgated at his order

Question 36

a group of bishops chosen from different regions of the world is called a

Answer 36

Synod of Bishops

Question 37

Synod of Bishops help _______

Answer 37

advise the pope, are at his disposal

Question 38

Authority of a Synod

Answer 38

to discuss questions the Holy Father puts on the agenda
to express their desires about them
but not to resolve or issue decrees about them
unless the Pontiff endows the synod with deliberative powers
and ratifies their decisions

Question 39

Role of Pope in Synod

Answer 39

convokes
ratifies the “election” of members and designates other members
determines the topic(s) for discussion
determines the agenda
presides, either personally or through others
concludes, transfers, suspends or dissolves the synod