Chapter 4 Test: Sacrament of Salvation

Question 1

Communion

Answer 1

a new relationship between man and God that has been established in Christ and is communicated through the sacraments

Question 2

Efficacious

Answer 2

an action or sign that confers the grace it signifies

Question 3

Hierarchy

Answer 3

the order of teaching authority in the Church

Question 4

Holy Orders

Answer 4

the sacrament by which men are ordained to the episcopacy, priesthood, or deaconate

Question 5

Infallibility

Answer 5

immunity from error and any possibility of error

Question 6

Papacy

Answer 6

the office of pope in the Catholic Church

Question 7

Diocese

Answer 7

the territory and Churches under a bishop’s authority

Question 8

Cathedral

Answer 8

the official church of the local bishop, his seat of authority

Question 9

Episocopacy

Answer 9

the office of bishop in the Catholic Church

Question 10

Canon

Answer 10

the definitive list of the books of the Bible

Question 11

Deposit of Faith

Answer 11

the definitive Revelation of Christ given to the Apostles and, through them, to the entire Church as sacred Scripture and Tradition

Question 12

Obedience of Faith

Answer 12

the obligation of the faithful to accept and believe in the authoritative and infallible teaching of the Magiesterium

Question 13

Evangelization

Answer 13

the mission given to the Apostles by Christ to preach the Gospel to eh whole world and make converts of every nation

Question 14

How is the Church an Assembly?

Answer 14

The word Assembly used to refer to the Israelites and it connects to the people at Sinai.. It applies to the new People, the Church, as we are brought together or assembled.

Question 15

Why does Christ give the Pope infallibility?

Answer 15

Christ gives the Pope infallibility to preserve the Church from error and ensure that we are led by truth. We must obey this in faith and give religious assent to other teachings.

Question 16

Where does the authority of the hierarchy come from?

Answer 16

Clergy have governing authority. The authority comes from the sacrament of Holy Orders, the source of which is Christ.

Question 17

What is the Deposit of Faith?

Answer 17

The Deposit of Faith is Scripture and Tradition. It is everything that Christ handed on that the Church proposes for belief.

Question 18

What is the role of national bishops conferences?

Answer 18

Bishops organize by national conference. They do so to discuss various matters within their country.

Question 19

How does the term Kyriake describe the Church?

Answer 19

Kyriake means belongs to the Lord. The Church is defined as belonging to the Lord.

Question 20

How is the Church’s communion with God established?

Answer 20

The Church is in Communion with God. This is established through the sacraments, and especially through Baptism and the Eucharist.

Question 21

What are the extraordinary actions of the Magiesterium?

Answer 21

The Magisterium’s purpose is to teach the truth to the faithful without error. They call ecumenical councils and when the Pope speaks ex cathedra.

Question 22

What is Apostolic Tradition?

Answer 22

Apostolic Tradition is sacred Tradition that comes from God. It is different from human traditions.

Question 23

What does the Congregation of the Doctrine of Faith do?

Answer 23

The Doctrinal section deals with matters pertaining to the promotion and protection of the Doctrine of Faith. Along with this, it also promotes and protects morals. Along with this, it investigates heresy and promotes discipline.

Question 24

What is the symbol of the bishop’s authority?

Answer 24

The Cathedral is the place of the bishop’s chair. The chair is the symbol of His authority.

Question 25

What kind of leadership is the hierarchy called to?

Answer 25

The hierarchy creates concrete structure in order to guide and govern her. They are called to lead by service, reflecting God’s own love for the lowest.

Question 26

What does the Congregation for the Causes of Saints do?

Answer 26

This Congregation treats all that pertains to Causes of beatification and canonization. They also authenticate relics.

Question 27

What is the Roman Curia?

Answer 27

This is the administrative offices. These aid the Pope in governing the day to day life of the Church.

Question 28

What is the main role of the bishop?

Answer 28

Bishops are the head of their particular Church, and source of unity within the diocese. They can celebrate all the sacraments.

Question 29

ESSAY: How is the Church the Sacrament of Salvation?

Answer 29

A sacrament is the sign that confers what it signifies. The sign of our salvation and the means by which we are gathered and saved is the Church. Christ called us together and we belong to Him in the Church, which is both universal and local. The Church is a sacrament, the visible structures represent the inner, spiritual reality. The Church has both visible and invisible structures. The visible structures include the hierarchy, and institutions. The invisible structure includes the invisible communion of faithful with God. The sacraments, given by God, especially Baptism and the Eucharist, establish this communion.

Question 30

ESSAY: What is the role of the hierarchy?