CLE EXAM GR 12 Flashcards
A summarized version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church Promulgated by Pope John II 1992
Compendium of the Catechism
is the new people of God assembled by the Word and established by the grace that we receive through the sacraments.
Founded by Christ and governed by the Pope and by the Bishops, who lead the Christian faithful to salvation
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit
Church
means assembly
Church
there is only one Pope, only one faith and the same sacraments
One
Jesus Christ is the founder, and He is most Holy. Holy is also his doctrine and means to become saints – the sacraments. Holy also because the have been, there are and there
Holy
Universal, because all men are called to the Church’s and because she is spread throughout the world always shall be saints in the Church
Catholic
Built upon the apostle and teaches what they had taught
Apostolic
said that “nobody can have God as father if he does not have the Church as the mother.’
St. Cyprian
Our duties towards the Church
To believe what she teaches
To do what she commands
To love her truly, feeling happy and honored to belong to her
To pray for the Church; for the Pope, for the Bishops, for all Christians
To assist the Church in its necessities
Goal of the church is to be united with God in the glory of heaven
Communion of Saints
means ‘holy one’ a title of honor given to those who are now in the glory of heaven
Saint
The word “Church” comes from the Greek word
Ekklesia
to direct out thoughts, words, and actions to follow Christ and his teachings
Wisdom
to enlighten our minds to comprehend the mysteries of salvation with faith and love
Understanding
to guide us to live according to the will of the father at all ties
Councel
to give us the strength to face the challenges of our day-to-day-life
Fortitude
to teach us God’s ways so that we may walk in His truth and love
Knowledge
to move our hearts to prayer and true love of God and neighbor
Piety
to make our hearts docile to the prompting and inspirations of the Holy Spirit
Fear of the Lord
Hierarchy of The Catholic Church
Pope
Cardinals
Archbishops
Bishops
Priests
Deacons
The Laity
The name that Jesus chooses for Simon is
Peter
1958 – 1963
Came from the family of farmer called the Vatican Council II
Pope John XXIII
1963 – 1978
Continue the work of Pope John XXIII, he went to Turkey to talk about peace and healing with the leaders of the Eastern Church
Paul VI
1978
Lived only for two months chose the name John Paul so that everyone would continue the work which Pope John and Pope Paul had begun
Pope John Paul I
1978 – 2005
Has travelled more than all his predecessors in two millennia hos motto TOTUS TUUS (all am is yours) emphasizes his personal consecration to the Virgin Mary.
Pope John Paul II
Successor of Peter
Pope
means to build a bridge Bishop of Rome
“Ponfacere”
ne who take place the place of Christ
Vicar of Christ
He governs the Church as the head of the college of bishops
He can perform his authority in the presence of all bishops
He interprets divine revelation and defines the doctrine of the church free from error – infallibility of the Pope
He guides and speaks on matters of faith and morals
Pope
Assists the pope individually or in group as college of cardinals
The representative of the pope in certain occasions, when the pope cannot attend
The group of cardinals are responsible for the election of successor to the throne of St. Peter
Cardinals
Can acquire direct jurisdiction
Power and responsibilities may compel his bishops to assemble every 3 years
Compel the superiors of the religious orders
Archbishop
Comes from the Greek words “episkopos” which means overseer
The Bishops visible sign oneness and unity of the Universal Church
Successors of the Apostles
Bishop entrusted to them called Diocese
Bishop
Offers the holy sacrifice of the mass and who has the threefold powers of teaching
Comes from the Greek word “Presbyteros” meaning elder
Priest
Acts as custodian and dispenser of the eucharist
Assist and bless marriages in the name of the church
Administer baptism
Bring viaticum to the dying
Read the scripture to the people
Instruct and exhort the people
Preside at the worship and prayer of the faithful
Administer sacramental
Officiate at funeral and burial services
Deacon
is derived from the Greek word meaning ”people”
Laity
derived from the Greek word _________” which means “to immerse while in Hebrew it is referred as
baptizo
Mikhev
is a messenger sent by God
Jesus is the word of God in the flesh
The Prophet
a mediator between God and Humanity
The Priest
has supreme authority over territory
the Jewish people longed for a Messiah
The King