Unit 1- Chapter 5-9

Question 1

Define Eternal Law.

Answer 1

The order in creation that reflects God’s will and purpose; it is eternal because it is always true and never changes. All other types of law have their basis in Eternal Law and are only true if they reflect the truth of Enteral Law.

Question 2

The Sermon on The Mount is part of what Law?

Answer 2

New Law

Question 3

What do the Great Commandments state?

Answer 3

Jesus’ summary of the entire Divine Law as the love of God and the love of neighbor.

Question 4

Name the laws governing how bishops, priests, deacons administer the sacraments

Answer 4

Cannon Law

Question 5

The core of the New Law is taught primarily in the Sermon on the Mount which is found in what testament of the Bible

Answer 5

New Testament

Question 6

What law is based on Eternal law because it is objective and can be understood by everyone

Answer 6

Moral Law

Question 7

What is Magisterium

Answer 7

The Church’s living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, is in communion with the Pope, the Bishop of Rome. Their task is to interpret and preserve the truths revealed in both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.

Question 8

Define natural law

Answer 8

The moral law can be understood through the use of human reason. It is our God-given ability to understand what it means to be in the right relationship with God, other people, the world, and ourselves. However, our ability to know natural law has been clouded by original Sin.

Question 9

Explain the relationship between the new Law and the Old Law.

Answer 9

New Law fulfilled and completed the Old Law. The new law does not abolish or devalue the Old Law but instead releases its full potential.

Question 10

The ten commandments, the priestly code, and the holiness code are considered to be parts of what Law?

Answer 10

The torah or old law

Question 11

Name the five Precepts of the Church. What is the definition of the Precepts of the Church?

Answer 11

1. mass
2. Confession
3. Receive the Eucharist
4. Observe the church
5. help the church
   Precepts of the Church- Sometimes called the commandments of the Church, these are basic obligations for all Catholics, dictated by the laws of the Church and intended to guarantee for the faithful the indispensable minimum in prayer and moral effort.