religion crash exam flashcards

Question 1

What is the Church?

Answer 1

the community of disciples who profess the Faith of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit, and are united in communion with the pastors he has appointed

Question 2

Who founded the Church?

Answer 2

Jesus Christ; gathered his faithful followers into one community, placed her under the direction of the Apostles with St. Peter as her head, gave her himself as a perfect sacrifice, the sacraments, and the Holy Spirit who gives her life

Question 3

Why did God choose one people from among all nations?

Answer 3

to provide a witness of his promise to them

Question 4

Why did Jsus Christ institute the Church?

Answer 4

so that men might have in her a secure guide and the means of holiness and eternal salvation

Question 5

What is Pentacost?

Answer 5

the event of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles fifty days after Easter. It is the birthday of the Church

Question 6

What are the means of holiness and of eternal salvation that are found in the Church?

Answer 6

the sacraments, prayer, spiritual counsel, and good example

Question 7

Which is the Church of Jesus Christ?

Answer 7

The Catholic Church which alone is one, holy, catholic, and apostolistic as Jesus willed her to be

Question 8

How is the Church one?

Answer 8

her origin from God; in her founder Jesus Christl and in her life of the Holy Spirit, in her Faith, in the Sacraments, and in her pastors

Question 9

How is the Church holy?

Answer 9

Through her founder Jesus Christ and his Holy Spirit, as well as her holy Faith

Question 10

How is the Church Catholic?

Answer 10

The Church is catholic, or universal, in that she possesses the fullness of Christ’s truth and she was instituted for all men, is suitable for all men, and has extended over the whole world

Question 11

How is the Church apostolic?

Answer 11

founded on the Apostles and continues in their teaching, Sacraments, and authority

Question 12

What is the Apostles’ Creed?

Answer 12

The summary and profession of faith in the chief mysteries and other truths revealed by God through Jesus Christ

Question 13

What is a mystery?

Answer 13

A mystery is a truth revealed by God which is beyond our reason

Question 14

What are the chief mysteries of Faith that we profess in the Creed?

Answer 14

Blessed Trinity and the Incarnation, Passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ

Question 15

What is the Deposit of Faith>

Answer 15

everything in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, and from which the Magesterium draws all that it presents for belief as being revealed by God

Question 16

What is the development of doctrine?

Answer 16

the rough understanding of God’s revelation through the study and prayer of believers and the teaching of the Magisterium

Question 17

What is the sensus fidei?

Answer 17

a supernatural appreciation of the Faith shown by universal consent in matters of faith, and morals, the whole body of the faithful under the guidance of the Magisterium

Question 18

What is an ecumenical or general council?

Answer 18

a gathering of all the bishops of the world with the consent of the Pope, to exercise their collegial authority over the universal Church

Question 19

What is an encyclical?

Answer 19

A pastoral letter was written by the Pope and sent to the whole Church to express Church teaching on some important matter

Question 20

Who is the Pope?

Answer 20

the invisible Head of the Church

Question 21

What do the Pope and the bishops united with him constitute?

Answer 21

The teaching body of the Church called the Magisterium

Question 22

Can the Pope teach error when he defines matters of faith and morals?

Answer 22

No, the Pope cannot teach error when he defines matters of faith and morals because he has the gift of infallibility

Question 23

Can the Pope and the bishops united with him teach error when they define matters of faith and morals?

Answer 23

No, the Pope and the bishops united with him cannot teach error when they define matters of faith and morals; they are infallible because “the Spirit of truth” assists the Church continually and protects her from error.

Question 24

What is infallibility?

Answer 24

The gift of the Holy Spirit that protects the Church from teaching errors in matters of faith and morals

Question 25

How is the ordinary Magisterium exercised?

Answer 25

The ordinary Magisterium is exercised when, there is a definitive position taught by the Church through the Pope or the bishops in union with the Pope

Question 26

How is the extraordinary Magisterium exercised?

Answer 26

it is exercised in two ways: 1) When the Pope, gives authoritative universal teaching on matters of faith and morals, and 2) when ll the bishops in union with the Pope give authoritative universal teaching on matters of faith and morals through an ecumenical council

Question 27

Who are the chief pastors of the Church?

Answer 27

The Pope and the bishops in union with them

Question 28

What are the Sacraments of Holy Orders?

Answer 28

Holy Orders is the Sacrament by which a man is configured to Christ and is given the power to continue the apostolic ministry as a bishop, priest, or deacon

Question 29

Who confers the Sacrament of Holy Orders?

Answer 29

The bishop confers the Sacrament of Holy Orders

Question 30

How does the bishop confer the Sacrament of Holy Orders?

Answer 30

The bishop confers the Sacrament of Holy Order by imposing the hands and praying that the Holy Spirit will be sent upon the man receiving Holy orders

Question 31

What is Baptism?

Answer 31

Takes away Original Sin and fills our soul with sanctifying grace. It makes us Christians, that is, followers of Jesus Christ, sons of God, and members of the Church

Question 32

What is the substance, or matter, that musht be used in Baptism?

Answer 32

Water must be used in Baptism

Question 33

What is the form of Baptism?

Answer 33

The form of Baptism is the following words: “I baptize you in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Question 34

Who is the minister of Baptism?

Answer 34

The ordinary minister of Baptism is a bishop, priest, or deacon, but in case of necessity anyone can baptize, provided he has the intention of doing what the Church intends

Question 35

How is Baptism given?

Answer 35

Baptism is given by immersing a person in water or pouring water on his head three times while saying “I baptize you in the name of the Father and the Son of the Holy Spirit”

Question 36

What effects does Baptism produce?

Answer 36

Baptism makes the baptized person a child of God and a member of the Church by removing Original sSin and any personal sin, bestowing the life of grace, marking the baptized person as belonging to Christ, and enabling him to receive the other Sacraments

Question 37

Does Baptism change us?

Answer 37

Yes, Baptism transforms us spiritually, causing us to be born into a new life as adopted children of the Father, members of Christ’s Body, and temples of the Holy Spirit

Question 38

If Baptism is necessary for all men, is no one saved without Baptism?

Answer 38

Without Baptism, no one can be saved. For those who have not been baptized through no fault of their own, the Baptism of blood, which is martyrdom for Jesus Christ, or Baptism of desire, brings about the benefits of the Sacraments of Baptism

Question 39

Why can Baptism be recieved only once?

Answer 39

Baptism can be recieved only once because it impresses a permanent spiritual mark upon the soul, which distinguishes a person and Christ’s own forever

Question 40

What is Baptism’s permanent spiritual mark?

Answer 40

The permanent spiritual mark impressed upon the soul at Baptism is a distinctive spiritual mark that will never be taken away

Question 41

What does Baptism’s spiritual mark do?

Answer 41

The mark impressed upon the soul at Baptism sets one aside as belonging to Christ

Question 42

What are the duties of one who is baptized?

Answer 42

One who is baptized has the duties of following the teachings of Jesus Christ as found in his Church, including believing the Faith of the Church, receiving the Sacraments, and obeying the Church’s pastors