Church History Flashcards
Magisterium
Official teaching of the church who have to interpret and preserve the truths of salvation revealed in both sacred scripted and tradition
Marks of the church
One
Holy
Catholic
Apostolic
Doctrine
An official teaching of the church of God by and through Christ
Dogma
Those teachings that are recognized as central to Church teaching , defined by the magisterium, and accorded the fullest weight and authority
Laity
All members of the church, not ordained
Pope
Based on the word for father. Holy father.
Bishop
Based on the word overseer. Has received the fullness of the sacrament of holy orders, member of the college o bishops, successor of the apostles
Priest
Second of three orders. Called to serve the community of faith and its members by representing and assisting the bishop in teaching, governing, and presiding over the communities worship.
Deacon
Third degree or level of the sacrament of holy orders. Ordained to assisted priests and bishops in a variety of ministries.
Consecrated life
A state of life recognized by the official church in which a person professes vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
Nuns and monks and Friars
Married to a life of Jesus
Diocese
Known as particular or local church, the regional community of believers, who commonly gather in parishes, under the leadership of a bishop. At times, a diocese is determined not on the basis of geography but on the basis of language or culture
Encyclical
A letter written by the pope and sent to the whole church and, at times, beyond the church to the whole world; commonly focused on church teach regarding a particular issue or currently important matter
Cathedral
Based on a word for chair, the official church of the bishop of a diocese, at which he is recognized as the chief pastor. The bishops chair symbolizes his teaching and governing authority within the diocese
Edict of Milan
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