chapter Five study guide Flashcards
When the Pope speaks “from the chair” to bind the whole Church in matters of faith and morals
Ex cathedra
Bishops are successors of these men
Apostles
The teaching office of the Church
Magesterium
The successor of Peter;
The representative of Jesus Christ on earth
Pope
The various levels of authority in the Church
Hierarchy
A meeting with the Pope and some bishops
Synod
The Shepard of a geographical area called a diocese
Bishop
A protection from teaching error in matters of faith and morals
Infallibility
A gathering of bishops from around the world under the authority of the Pope to define Church teaching
Ecumenical council
Submission to the authorities of the Church in matters of doctrine and discipline
Obedience
Doctrine declared by Pope Pius IX on December 8, 1854
Immaculate Conception
The types of authority Christ founded the Church on
Supernatural (divine)
Doctrine or discipline?
Church law that requires us to fast
Discipline
Doctrine or discipline?
Papal infallibility
Doctrine
Two types of Extraordinary Magesterium
- By Pope alone (ex cathedral)
2. Ecumenical councils (if all conditions met)
Doctrine or discipline?
May change depending on needs of the Church
Discipline
Doctrine or discipline?
Teachings about the Trinity
Doctrine
Disciplines of faith help us to believe _____.
Believe revelations
- Speaking on matters of faith and morals
- Must be speaking to whole Church
- Must be speaking ex cathedra
- Must have intention to use authority to pronounce an unchangeable decision
Four conditions that must be met for the Pope to speak infallibly:
Disciplines of faith help us to obey _______.
Obey God’s law
