Chapter 6

Question 1

diocese

Answer 1

a particular community of the faithful over which a bishop has authority

Question 2

monsignor

Answer 2

a title of honor given by the Pope to certain priests

Question 3

cardinal

Answer 3

a title of honor bestowed by the Pope; the main function of the cardinals is to elect a Pope

Question 4

Who did Jesus address when telling the Apostles to evangelize to all nations?

Answer 4

Jesus addressed all those who would be the Apostles’ successors down through the centuries.

Question 5

Why did the Apostles choose Matthias?

Answer 5

The Apostles chose Matthias to replace Judas and to fulfill the command to evangelize to all nations.

Question 6

Jesus left the fullness of His powers to the Apostles.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The Apostles passed these powers to their successors.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Bishops can ordain priests and deacons.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Deacons can baptize and witness marriages.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

How did the the Apostles have the authority to choose another Apostle?

Answer 10

They were given the authority to “bind or loose on earth.”

Question 11

Theocracy

Answer 11

a system of government with God as the leader, or head