Chapter 1 - What is the Bible? Flashcards
What is The Didache?
The Didache is the first known Christian catechesis. Written in the first century, the Didache is the earliest known Christian writing outside Scripture.
“Didache” comes from the Greek word for “teaching”
The Didache is a catechetical summary of the Christian sacraments, practices, and morality.
Define avaricious
Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
Define meek
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.
Magisterium
The teaching authority of the Roman Catholic Church, especially as exercised by bishops or the Pope.
The official and authoritative teaching of the Roman Catholic Church.
Describe what Catholics believe about the Bible.
The inspired Word of God comes to us through Sacred Scripture
The living Word of God also comes to us equally through the living Tradition of the Church.
The infallible Word of God is transmitted by Scripture and Tradition has been entrusted solely to the living Magisterium of the Church which exercises its authority in the name of Jesus Christ.
Ecumenical Council
An ecumenical council (or oecumenical council; also general council)<a>[1]</a> is a conference of ecclesiastical dignitaries and theological experts convened to discuss and settle matters of Church doctrine and practice in which those entitled to vote are convoked from the whole world (oikoumene) and which secures the approbation of the whole Church.
Bible
Scripture. The collection of all the canonical books. The Bible is divided into two parts: the Old Testament, made up of books written before the coming of Jesus Christ, and the New Testament, made up of books written after the coming of Jesus Christ.
canon
The list of inspired books. Greek for “measuring rod”
Catholic
Universal. Catholic can describe the Church or one of her members.
Covenant
An agreement that establishes a sacred family bond between persons. A covenant is more than a contract; a contract establishes a temporary relationship beneficial to both parties, whereas a covenant is intended to bind both persons in kinship forever.
Inerrant
Making no mistakes or errors. Scripture is inerrant; that is, it always teaches truth, never falsehood.
Infallible
Incapable of failing. The bible and the teaching of the Church are infallible because of a special protection by God.
Inspired
Guided by God. Grom a word meaning “breathed in.” The human writers of Scripture wrote in their own language, but through God’s inspiration they wrote what God intended them to write and nothing more.
Magisterium
The teaching authority of the Church which, guided by the Holy Spirit, interprets Scripture and Tradition.
Protestant
A Christian not in communion with the Church. A Protestant owes allegiance to one of the reform movements, most of which began in 1500s.
