Chapter 4 Church Flashcards

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How is the Church the instrument of Salvation?

A

it is through the Church that God gives us sanctifying grace

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a group of people called by God to hear his word & go forth to evangelize the world with words from the Gospel…

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the Church

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Who established the Church?

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Jesus

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Who created the hierarchy of the Church?

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Jesus

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What power did Jesus pass on to the Apostles?

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the power to continue the sacramental actions that he established while on earth; the Sacraments

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Who brings charismatic gifts to the Church?

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the Holy Spirit

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Why is the Church both in history & outside of history?

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because of the real & active presence of God in the Church; the Church resides eternally in the presence of the most Holy Trinity

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What is the final destination of the pilgrim Church?

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just as we are all on a journey toward heaven, the Church also will conclude her time in the presence of eternity

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How does the Church serve the Lord?

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by working to reveal Christ himself & the plan of the Father to all people

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Who, in the strictest sense, makes up the Catholic Church?

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those who profess faith in Christ & obedience to the Catholic Church; those who acknowledge Christ & serve him

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Who is the head of the Mystical Body of Christ?

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Jesus Christ

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Why is it good that so many people make up the Mystical Body of Christ?

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each member has a unique role to perform; whether as part of the ordinary ministry, religious life, or non-ordained laity

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What name did Christ give Simon when he was made the first pope?

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Peter

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What does Peter mean?

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rock

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Why did. christ give Simon this new name?

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it signifies the foundation or cornerstone of the whole Church

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Can the pope, when acting in his office as pope and not as an individual, make a mistake on teachings of faith and morals? Why?

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no, infallibility made possible by the work of the Holy Spirit in the Church

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All other Christian denominations were founded by men who had political or religious disagreements with the Catholic Church. How are the beginnings of these groups different from the beginning of the Catholic Church?

A

the Catholic Church was started by Jesus Christ on his chosen followers the Apostles and aided by the Holy Spirit

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Define Catholic

A

universal; for ALL

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What 3 roles did Christ have?

A

priest, prophet, and king

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define magisterium

A

the teaching office of the Church

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What are the 4 Marks of the Church?

A

one, holy, catholic, and apostolic

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List the 4 Last Things…

A

Judgement, Purgatory, Hell, And Heaven

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Why did Jesus Christ found the Roman Catholic Church?

A

to be a vehicle that leads all men of good will to eternal salvation in Heaven

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What is the moment the soul leaves the body and is immediately judged?

A

Particular Judgement

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What is a tine of purification from un-repented venial sins?

A

Purgatory

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What is the time of Jesus’ return on earth called?

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General Judgement

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What is everlasting suffering and separation from God?

A

Hell

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What is the state of everlasting life i. which we see God and enjoy eternal happiness?

A

Heaven

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What are the 5 Precepts of the Church?

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  1. Attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation
  2. confess your sins at least once a year
  3. receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist at least during the Easter season
  4. observe the days of fasting and abstinence by the Church
  5. help provide for the needs of the Church
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What is a “precept”?

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a core value and fundamental obligations that identify us as God’s people

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What is a “dogma”?

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a revealed teaching of Christ, proclaimed by the Church’s teaching office, which the faithful are obliged to believe as true