Unit 2

Question 0

“one who is sent”; the 12 men Jesus chose and who the church believes were given authority by Christ

Answer 0

apostle

Question 1

The teaching authority of the church (popes and bishops)

Answer 1

Magisterium

Question 2

true, complete, and permanent unity with God and one another; end goal of all creation

Answer 2

salvation

Question 3

a successor of the Church and the head of a diocese

Answer 3

bishop

Question 4

the story of God’s saving actions in human history

Answer 4

salvation history

Question 5

reign or rule of God; began with the coming of Jesus; will exist in its perfect form at the end of time

Answer 5

Kingdom of God

Question 6

how is the church unchanging yet developing

Answer 6

• the Kingdom is right now but not yet

- teachings are the same, but is being modernized

Question 7

why is the church a mystery

Answer 7

• can never be fully expressed from any single viewpoint
• its nature can ever be grasped by the power of reason alone
• holds opposites together

Question 8

what is the responsibility of the magisterium (pope and bishop)

Answer 8

• they are called to protect the central truths of our faith from ideas and beliefs which are not compatible with the truth revealed by Jesus
• maintain continuity between faith of today and past
• teachers of faith-scripture and tradition
• hand on deposit of faith from generation to generation

Question 9

why is the church called the Bride of Christ

Answer 9

• Christ surrenders Himself to the church- church expresses His will to the world
• Church surrenders itself to Christ-makes Jesus’ will its own

Question 10

what does the permanent ethic and permanent constitution mean within the Church

Answer 10

• constitution: church=pope-bishops and cardials-priests-deacons-lay people (church citizens)
• ethic:
• -there are certain things that have always been and always will be opposed by God
• -certain behaviors always undermine our relationship with God

Question 11

how is the church necessary for salvation

Answer 11

• salvation comes to the world only through Jesus
• church is necessary because Jesus is necessary
• Jesus remains present in the world through His body, the Church

Question 12

what do you do if you disagree with a teaching of the church

Answer 12

• study, pray, reflect on teaching
• identify why you disagree
• consult with others knowledgeable about Church teaching
• strive to form conscience in conformity with the teaching of the Church