Module 09

Question 1

Religious structure refers to the…

Answer 1

organisation of a religion, including its leadership.

Question 2

Religious processes refer to how…

Answer 2

things are done in a religion. They often give expression to the workings of a particular religious structure.

Question 3

List 4 examples each of religious structures and processes.

Answer 3

Religious structure:

• Vatican bank
• Roman Curia
• Secretariat for the economy
• Swiss guards (all abt defence)

Religious processes:

• Papal reform (or internal reform)
• Election for Pope
• Secret ballot
• Conclave

Question 4

What seems to be one main purpose for families accessing these structures/processes?

Answer 4

• Hierarchy provides support, guidance & leadership
• Celebrating weddings
• Maintains unity

Question 5

Define diocese

Answer 5

‘Refers to a community of the Christian faithful in communion of faith and sacraments with their bishop ordained in apostolic succession’

Question 6

What is Apostolic Succession?

Answer 6

The instituted sacraments of Holy Orders from Jesus for giving his authority to the Apostles and those who would follow them.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the magisterium?

Answer 8

To ensure that all who are trying to live and teach the message of Christ do so authentically.

Question 9

In what two main ways does the Magisterium teach?

Answer 9

Extraordinary & Ordinary

Question 10

What is the difference between Extraordinary magisterium and Ordinary magisterium?

Answer 10

Extraordinary magisterium:

1. Pope and Bishops gather in a council.
2. Pope personally proclaims some significant official Church teaching on faith or morals to the whole church.

Ordinary magisterium:

1. Pope & Bishops throughout the world, intend to teach a doctrine on faith or morals to the church.
2. Pope, an individual bishop or a conference I’d bishops exercise their day to day teachings for Catholics to live as Christ in practical.

Question 11

What are infallible teachings and examples of them.

Answer 11

Infallible teachings are teachings that are revealed by God, what makes them infallible are due to found in what God has revealed through Jesus and the Holy Spirit has guided the Church’s understanding of them.

Examples of infallible teachings: Creeds, seven sacraments and the Virgin Mary

Question 12

What are the purposes of teachings?

Answer 12

• Explain God’s Revelation
• Point out how some teachings are consistent with what God has revealed
• Warn about idea that conflict with what God has revealed

Question 13

Recall the 4 principles of justice and how might each of these principles correspond to the work/function/purpose of the magisterium

Answer 13

1. Everyone is obliged to form their conscience
   - Revealed laws
   - Definitive Catholic Teaching
2. Everyone is obliged to follow sincere conscience
   - Definitive Catholic Teaching
3. Conscience alone doesn’t decide right or wrong
   - Definitive Catholic Teaching
   - Teachings which help understand Revelation
4. Good end doesn’t justify immoral means
   - Teachings on contemporary new issues

Question 14

What is the Christian mission?

Answer 14

Present the message of Christ to people across the world

Question 15

Why did the early Christians accept the role of the Apostles?

Answer 15

This is because of the 3 promises of Jesus

Question 16

What is the purpose of divine revelation?

Answer 16

That all may be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

Question 17

Briefly explain Apostolic Tradition

Answer 17

The full message of Christ is called the ‘deposit of faith’ and was entrusted to the Apostles.

Question 18

What is Sacred Tradition

Answer 18

Sacred tradition is the process by which faith is handed on from one person to another, this includes scriptures and teachings of the church.

Question 19

What is sacred Scripture?

Answer 19

Sacred scripture is the inspired word of God, the message of salvation, in written form and is contained in the Bible.