Consecrated life Flashcards
What are the two types of Religious Institutes?
Diocesan Right and Pontifical Right
Diocesan Right is under a particular bishop; Pontifical Right is approved by the Holy See.
What is the authority structure of a Religious Institute of Diocesan Right?
Under the authority of a particular bishop.
What is the authority structure of a Religious Institute of Pontifical Right?
Approved by the Holy See (under the jurisdiction of the Pope).
What are the three main elements of the framework for Consecrated Life?
- Community Life
- Prayer
- Service
What is another term for Vows in the context of Consecrated Life?
Evangelical Counsels.
What do the Vows orient one’s life towards?
Living consecrated life.
What are the two types of Vows?
- Solemn
- Simple
Who professes Solemn Vows?
A nun.
What do Solemn Vows entail regarding ownership?
Renounces ownership of all temporal goods.
Who professes Simple Vows?
A sister.
What rights do those who profess Simple Vows retain?
The right to ownership of patrimony but gives up its use and any revenue.
What type of Vows do ASCJ’s profess?
Simple Vows.
What are Perpetual Vows also known as?
Final vows.
Who witnesses the profession of Vows?
The worshipping community.
What is the hierarchy of Ordained Ministers?
- Deacons
- Priests
- Bishops
- Cardinals
- Pope
What is the difference between Permanent Deacons and Transitional Deacons?
- Permanent Deacons serve for life.
- Transitional Deacons serve for one year before priesthood.
What must a married Permanent Deacon do before ordination?
Discuss the call with their wives.
What is a characteristic of Diocesan Priests?
They serve in a particular diocese.
What vows do Religious Order Priests profess?
- Celibacy
- Obedience
- Poverty
What does each religious community provide for its members?
Retirement.
What is the purpose of Formation in religious life?
To help the person comprehend the call to religious life and deepen their relationship with Christ.
What are the general stages of Formation?
- Pre-Postulate
- Postulate
- Novitiate
- Juniorate
What is the duration of the Novitiate period?
Two years.
What is the Canonical Year in the Novitiate focused on?
Religious and spiritual formation.
What does the Apostolic Year in the Novitiate involve?
Practical experience living with a local community.
What is the role of the Juniorate?
Continues spiritual formation, professional preparation, and apostolic experience.
What is the charism specific to ASCJ’s?
To be Apostles.
What are the three aspects of being an Apostle according to Blessed Clelia?
- Apostles Like the First Apostles
- Apostles of Love
- Apostles of Reparation
Fill in the blank: The Religious Institute is approved by the _______.
Holy See.
True or False: Diocesan Priests have a vow of poverty.
False.
