Chapter 5 Test: The Marks of the Church

Question 1

Apostasy

Answer 1

the total repudiation of the Christian Faith by a baptized person.

Question 2

Ecumenism

Answer 2

the efforts to reunite all Christians on earth

Question 3

Schism

Answer 3

a breach of the unity of the Church; the refusal to submit to the pope

Question 4

Marks of the Church

Answer 4

the four attributes of the Church mentioned in the Nicene Creed

Question 5

Immutable

Answer 5

will never change in its essential aspects

Question 6

Indefectible

Answer 6

having no flaw or defect

Question 7

Perennial

Answer 7

will exist until the end of time

Question 8

Diocese

Answer 8

a portion of the people of God that is entrusted to a bishop

Question 9

Apostle

Answer 9

refers to the Twelve chosen by Jesus during the course of His public ministry to be his closest followers

Question 10

Apostolic

Answer 10

the fourth mark of the Church, indicating that the Church was founded by Christ, and given to the Apostles

Question 11

How do we know that what we receive from the Church is true?

Answer 11

The Church and her teachings are truth. We know this because the Apostles themselves handed that authority on to their successors as they died and extended the Church. The Church also is guided by the Holy Spirit.

Question 12

What are the three ways the Church is united as the Mystical Body of Christ?

Answer 12

The Church is unified in professing one Faith. The Church is unified in the Sacraments. The Church is united under the Pope and the bishops.

Question 13

Why is the Church holy?

Answer 13

Christ gives the Church grace to make her holy. The Church is holy because her origin is from Christ. Her goal is the glory of God, and she is the means by which all people are gathered to God.

Question 14

What does it mean to say that the Church’s authority is universal?

Answer 14

The Church is Catholic, meaning universal. This is because she has the universal authority to spread the Gospel to all nations.

Question 15

What are the rites of the Church?

Answer 15

The Church as 21 different rites. The Church’s diversity of culture is expressed through these rites.

Question 16

What are the three wounds to the Church’s unity?

Answer 16

One example is apostasy, or the rejection of the Faith by a baptized person. Another is heresy, or the denial of a truth in the Faith. Another is schism, or the rejection of papal authority.

Question 17

What is the foundation of the Church?

Answer 17

The Church is Apostolic. This is because she is built and remains on the foundation of the Apostles.

Question 18

How did the Apostles pass on their authority?

Answer 18

The Apostles passed on their authority to successors through the laying on of hands. The authority of the Pope and bishops is the authority that was handed on by St. Peter and the Apostles.

Question 19

Why do we do penance?

Answer 19

While the Church is completely holy, the members of the Church do still sin. The presence of sinners in the Church is a reminder that we need to always repent and do penance for our sins.

Question 20

Why does Christ give the Church grace?

Answer 20

Christ gives the Church grace. He does this to make her holy, so we can be united with God.

Question 21

How does the Church sanctify sinners?

Answer 21

There are sinners in the Church, but they do not negate the holiness of Christ. Rather, the Church sanctifies sinners through Reconciliation, and grace through the sacraments.

Question 22

What are the two ways we can say the Church is one?

Answer 22

The Church is one meaning it is the only Church founded by Christ. The Church is one as a unity based on Christ, the source of unity.

Question 23

What is a diocese?

Answer 23

The universal Church is found in particular churches, or diocese. These diocese preserve the unity in faith, worship, and leadership, and are a “community” of sorts under the bishop.

Question 24

What is ecumenism?

Answer 24

Ecumenism is the efforts to reunite all Christians on earth. It also concerns the efforts to cooperate among Christian Faith traditions in achieving common goals.

Question 25

What does the Church’s divine origin mean about her?

Answer 25

The Church has a divine origin. The Church, because of this divine origin, is immutable, indefectible, and perennial.

Question 26

ESSAY: How is the Church One?

Answer 26

• The Church is one meaning it is the only Church founded by Christ.
• The Church is one as a unity based on Christ, the source of unity.
• The Church is unified in professing one Faith, unity of doctrine
• The Church is unified in the Sacraments
• The Church is united under the Pope and the bishops
• Wherever the Eucharist is celebrated, the whole mystery of the Church it present.
• The wounds to unity include apostasy, heresy, and schism.
• The wounds are in the process of healing. Since Vatican II, the Church has worked to dialogue with separate Christians, trying to strengthen and heal unity.

Question 27

ESSAY: How is the Church Holy?

Answer 27

• Christ gives the Church grace to make her holy.
• The Church is holy because of her origin in Christ.
• The Church is holy because her goal is the glory of God.
• The Church is holy bc she is the means by which all people are gathered to God.