Clause, Chapter 3 Flashcards
A formal synod of bishops from the entire world to regulate Christian life, define doctrine, or apply discipline in the Church.
Ecumenical Council
The heritage of faith contained in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition
Deposit of Faith
Meaning “handed down”.
Tradition
Immunity from error or possibility of error.
Infallibility
Name given to the universal teaching authority of the pope and his bishops, which guides the Church without error.
Magisterium
From the Greek word meaning “one sent forth”. Jesus had twelve of these.
Apostle
Term used to describe the lineage of Catholic and pope through the ages.
Apostolic Succession
The interpretation of Scripture that sees not only the literal meaning but also the people, things, and events they describe as signs.
Spiritual Sense
Spiritual interpretation of Scripture that portrays the heroes of Scripture as a patter. for Christians of every age.
Moral Sense
Interpreting what the words mean by their literal definition.
Literal Sense
Various styles of writing that communicate a message.
Literary Forms
Scripture that shows what will be in Heaven.
Anagogical Sense
Spiritual interpretation of Scripture that shows how events in history suggest events in the future.
Allegorical Sense
The gift of the Holy Spirit that assisted the authors in writing the bible.
Inspiration
Correctness or soundness in theological faith and beliefs.
Orthodoxy
