Chapter 5 Study Questions Flashcards
How do we know that what we receive from the Church is true
it has been handed down from the apostles and is now guided by the Holy Spirit
What are the three ways the Church is united as the Mystical Body of Christ
faith worship leadership
Why is the CHurch holu?
The church is holy cause her origin is in Christ. She is holy because her goal is the glory of God.
What does it mean to o say that the Church’s authority is universal?
she has the universal authority to spread the gospel to all nations
What are the rites of the church?
there are 21 different rites of the church. These rite express the different cultures within the church
What are the three wounds to the CHurc’s unity?
apostasy heresy schism
What is the foundation of the church
apostles; the church is built and remains on this foundation
How did the apostles pass on their authority?
as they died and extended the church; by laying on of the heads is a sign of that authority being passed down
Why do we do penence.
as a reminder that we need to repent for oursins
Why does Christ give the church grace
to make her holyH
How does the CHurch sanctify sinners
through grace from the sacraments
What are the two ways we can say the Church is one
it is the only church foudned by christ
it is based on Chirst, the source of unity
What is a diocesse
lead by a bishop; group of churchees in a certain area
What is ecumenism
the efforts ti unify all christans
What does the Church’s divine origin mean about her?
she is immutable, indefectible, and perennial
