Module 3 Sources Of Wisdom And Authority

Question 1

The Bible

Answer 1

“The Old Testament books retain a permanent value, for the old covenant has never been revoked.” CCC 125

Question 2

Interpretations of the bible

Answer 2

“All scripture is inspired by God.” 2 Timothy 3:16

Question 3

The magisterium

Answer 3

‘The task of interpreting the word of God has been entrusted solely to the magisterium of the church’ CCC 100

Question 4

The Second Vatican Council

Answer 4

‘Jesus perfected revelation by fulfilling it through his whole work of making himself present.’ Dei verbum 4

Question 5

The Church as the body of Christ

Answer 5

“The body is one and has many members.” 1 Corinthians 12:12

Question 6

Four marks of the Church

Answer 6

‘We believe in one, holy, Catholic and apostolic Church.’ Nicene creed

Question 7

Mary as a model of the church

Answer 7

“The Virgin Mary is the church’s model of faith and charity” CCC 967
“And Mary said; I’m the handmaid of the lord, let it be to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38

Question 8

Personal and ethical decision making

Answer 8

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or prophets: I have not come to abolish them but fulfil them” Matthew 5:17