Chapter 6 Theology

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

permanate state of life recognized by the church, entered into freely in response to the call of christ

Question 4

laity

Answer 4

all the faithful, except those in Holy Orders and those in the state of religious life specially approved by the church

Question 5

common good

Answer 5

the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or individuals to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily

Question 6

efficaious

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 a sacrament dispenses the grace it signifies, doesn’t rely on the holiness of the minister, its the work of christ

Question 9

adoration

Answer 9

the loving acknowledgement of God as God, creator and savior, the lord and Master of everything that exists

Question 10

novena

Answer 10

a devotional series of prayers, usually done over a period of 9 days

Question 11

sacramental

Answer 11

a sacred sign that bears a certain resemblance to the sacraments

Question 12

stations of the cross

Answer 12

a traditional devotion, popular during Lent, involving prayers and meditations at each of 14 stations of Jesus’ passion

Question 13

assumption

Answer 13

when mary was taken body and soul into heaven

Question 14

Theotokos

Answer 14

translated to mother of God

Question 15

what is the proper of saints?

Answer 15

Mary and the Saints are celebrated on various feast days throughout the year

Question 16

what are the 4 types of prayer?

Answer 16

Petition, Adoration, Contrition and thanksgiving

Question 17

what vows to member of religious orders take?

Answer 17

poverty, chastity, obedience

Question 18

how does revelation show Mary’s queenship?

Answer 18

the book of revelation shows Mary in heaven clothed with the sun and crowned with 12 stars

Question 19

what are the 3 expressions of prayer

Answer 19

vocal, meditation, and contemplation

Question 20

how does jesus model prayer in the gospels?

Answer 20

jesus models different types of prayers from voal to silent, formal prayers to prayers of the heart, and prayers from scripture

Question 21

what does it mean that sacraments are ex opere operator

Answer 21

it means that a sacrament dispenses the grace it signifies, the grace doesnt depend on the fullness of the minister

Question 22

what is the liturgical year?

Answer 22

the calendar the church follows

Question 23

what is common priesthood of the the faithful?

Answer 23

by virtue of our baptism, we all share in the common priesthood of the faithful, different from ministeral priesthood

Question 24

what are popular devotions?

Answer 24

structured prayers such as rosary, chaplets, or novenas

Question 25

why is mary the mother of the church?

Answer 25

because maryis the monther of Jesus, she is the mother of the church. Jesus entrusted Mary to the church on the cross

Question 26

what is prayer?

Answer 26

Prayer is a conversation with God, raising our hearts and minds to Him. We unite ourselves with Him

Question 27

what are sacramentals?

Answer 27

objects that aid us in prayer and celebration of the sacraments

Question 28

what is the purpose of Lent?

Answer 28

the prepare ourselves for Christ’s death and ressurection

Question 29

how does the liturgy participate in christ’s 3 offices?

Answer 29

Christs 3 offices are priest, prophet and king. We build the kingdom, spread the word of God and teach other people about Him.