Unit 3: The Second Mark of the Church (Holy) Flashcards
What does it mean to say that the Church is “holy”?
it was founded by Jesus who is holy and received her holiness from Him
Does the holiness of the Church depend on the holiness of its members?
no because the Church is automatically holy because of Jesus
Can we achieve holiness on our own?
no because we need help from grace and the sacraments
Does holiness mean that we should be scrupulous?
no because we shouldn’t be anxious about being perfect and holy
Before Christianity was legal in the Roman Empire, how did the Church recognize saints?
through martyrdom
Who is called to be holy in the Church?
everyone
What are the 4 official stages of canonization in the Church?
- Servant of God
- Venerable
- Blessed
- Saint
How many years after someone’s death does the Church usually wait before starting the process of canonization?
5 years
In which stage of canonization does the majority of the investigation take place on the diocesan level?
Servant of God
How old does one have to be in order to be considered for canonization?
there is no specific age
When do we call someone “Blessed”?
after 1 miracle
How many miracles does the Church usually require to name someone “Blessed”?
1 miracle
How many miracles does the Church usually require to name someone a saint?
2 miracles
How many miracles does the Church usually require to name a martyr a saint?
1 miracle, but there are exceptions
Do the miracles needed for canonization that occur while someone is alive count for their cause of canonization?
no
