Theology 2b-quiz 4/test 4 Flashcards
dogma
teachings recognized as the central church teaching led by magisterium
hierarchy
line of authority in the Church
holy see
Latin for sancta sedes meaning holy seat which refers to a diocese or bishop
ex cathedra
Latin meaning from the chair referring to the Pope as the successor of Peter
indefectiblity of the church
the church established by Jesus will remain incorruptible and faithful to Jesus’ teachings till the end of time
domestic church
another name for the first most fundamental of faith; the family
college of bishops
assembly of bishops headed by the Pope that holds the teachings
vicar
a substitute or representative for someone; the Pope is the vicar for Jesus on earth
doctrine
official authoritative teaching of the Church based on the revelation of God
monastic
Greek word meaning alone; people belonging to groups as monks or nuns
institutes
organization devoted to a common cause; religious orders are a type of religious institute
province
a group of 2 or more dioceses with an archbishop as the head
collegial
equal sharing of authority and responsibility among the members of a group who form a college
consecrated life
state of life recognized by the Church in which a person publicly professes vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
chastity
virtue where people are able to healthfully integrate their sexuality into their person
presbytery
name given to priests as a group