Chapter 6 Test: Laity, Liturgy, Prayer, and Mary

Question 1

Apostolate

Answer 1

the work of the Laity toward building up the Church

Question 2

Common Priesthood

Answer 2

the priesthood of all the faithful by virtue of our Baptism and Confirmation

Question 3

Consecrated Life

Answer 3

a permanent state of life recognized by the Church, under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

Question 4

Laity

Answer 4

all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and religious life

Question 5

Common Good

Answer 5

the sum total of social conditions which allow people to reach their fulfillment

Question 6

Efficacious

Answer 6

indicates an action or sign that confers the grace it signifies

Question 7

Liturgy

Answer 7

the priestly action of Jesus Christ, continued in and by the Church under the impulse of the Holy Spirit

Question 8

Ex Opere Operato

Answer 8

Latin term used to state that the grace we receive from the Sacraments does not depend on the holiness of the minister, nor on the holiness of the person receiving the Sacrament.

Question 9

Adoration

Answer 9

the loving acknowledgement of God as God

Question 10

Novena

Answer 10

a devotional series of prayers, usually done over a period of nine days

Question 11

Sacramental

Answer 11

a sacred sign that bears a certain resemblance to the Sacraments, that aid us in prayer of celebration of the Sacraments

Question 12

Stations of the Cross

Answer 12

a traditional devotion involving prayers and meditating over Jesus’ Passion and Death

Question 13

Assumption

Answer 13

the dogma that the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory

Question 14

Theotokos

Answer 14

Greek word and Mary’s title for “Mother of God”

Question 15

What is the Proper of the Saints?

Answer 15

The Proper of the Saints celebrates Mary and the Saints. This is the list of various feast days of the year each one is celebrated on.

Question 16

What are the four types of prayer?

Answer 16

There are four types of prayer. These include petition, adoration, contrition, and thanksgiving.

Question 17

What vows do members of religious orders take?

Answer 17

Religious orders take specific vows to consecrate themselves to God. These vows include poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Question 18

How does Revelation show Mary’s queen ship?

Answer 18

Revelation shows Mary’s queen ship. This shows Mary in Heaven clothed with the sun and crowned with 12 stars.

Question 19

What are the three expressions of prayer?

Answer 19

There are three expressions of prayer. These include vocal, meditation, and contemplation.

Question 20

How does Jesus model prayer in the Gospels?

Answer 20

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus formed different types of prayer. These range from vocal to silent, formal prayers to prayers of the heart, an prayers from Scripture (Psalms).

Question 21

What does it mean that the Sacraments are ex opere operato?

Answer 21

The Sacraments dispense the grace they signify. It also does not depend on the minister’s holiness, it is the work of Christ.

Question 22

What is the liturgical year?

Answer 22

The liturgy is the public act of worship of the Church. The liturgical year is all of the seasons of the Church. It reflects all the mysteries of Christ’s life, and is the Church calendar.

Question 23

What is the common priesthood of the faithful?

Answer 23

By virtue of our Baptism, we all share in the common Priesthood of the faithful. This is different from ministerial priesthood. It is lived out through offering our whole lives for Christ.

Question 24

What are popular devotions?

Answer 24

Popular devotions are structured prayers. Examples include the Rosary, Chaplet, and novenas.

Question 25

Why is Mary the Mother of the Church?

Answer 25

Mary is the Mother of Jesus, Mother of God. Jesus also entrusts Mary to John and to all of us at His Crucifixion. This makes her the Mother of the Church.

Question 26

What is prayer?

Answer 26

Prayer is vital to our relationship with God. It is meant to raise our hearts and minds to God, to unite ourselves to Him.

Question 27

What are sacramentals?

Answer 27

Sacramentals are objects that aid us in prayer. They also said us in celebration of the Sacraments.

Question 28

What is the purpose of Lent?

Answer 28

Lent is the 40 days of Penance to prepare for Christ’s Death and Resurrection. It begins on Ash Wednesday, and prepares us for the Paschal Mystery.

Question 29

How does the Liturgy participate in Christ’s three offices?

Answer 29

The Church participates in Christ’s three exercise of Priest, Prophet, and King. More specifically, in building the Kingdom, offering praise to God, and instructing the faithful.

Question 30

ESSAY: What is the role of the Laity in the Church?

Answer 30

The Church is more than just the hierarchy, but is made up of all people gathered to God. By virtue of our Baptism, we all share in the common priesthood of the faithful, which is different from ministerial priesthood. It is lived out through offering our whole lives for Christ. Regardless of our states in life/vocation, all are called to a life of sanctity and are given the grace to do so. Active participation in the liturgy, frequent reception of sacraments, prayer life, self-denial, sanctifying our ordinary life, our witness in the Church, and in the society-called Apostolate.

Question 31

How does one pray?

Answer 31

Prayer is a conversation, implying a communion with God. Prayer always begins with God. The purpose of prayer is to meditate on the mysteries of Christ and be united to Him. Jesus gives us the Our Father as a model for all Christian prayer - glorifying God, then bringing our petitions, and asking for forgiveness. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus models different types of prayer, from vocal to silent, formal prayers to prayers of the heart, and prayers from Scriptures (Psalms). The different types of prayers include petition, adoration, contrition, and thanksgiving. The expressions of prayer include vocal, meditation, and contemplation.