Unit 8 Test Flashcards
Latin word for “Church”:
ecclesia (from Greek word ekklesia)
Greek word “ekklesia” meaning:
“assembly” or “to call out of”
In the OT what word is used to refer to Israel and what language is it?
Hebrew word “qahal”
What are the People of God called to do?
come together in faith and live in communion with Christ
Word that refers to “what belongs to the Lord” (The Chruch belongs to Christ)
Kyriake
What is a sacrament?
An efficacious sign of grace, instituted by Christ
What is the meaning of efficacious?
The ability to produce a desire effect
What is grace?
The free and unmerited gift of God to participate in His life.
What did the early Christians see themselves as?
the new People of God
When will the gathering together of God’s Church be complete and where is this stated and proved?
At the end of time. It states this in the Lumen Gentium 2
VOCAB:
A bishop of the highest rank, generally the bishop of an archdiocese.
Archbishop
What is the visible Church the foreshadowing of?
the future glory of heaven
What does St. Paul refer to the Church as?
A profound mystery
The Greek word “mysterion” is translated by what 2 Latin words?
Mysterium and Sacramentum
Meaning of Latin word “mysterium”?
Hidden reality of salvation
What was the Old and New Testament like for the early Christians?
There was no discontinuity
SHORT ANSWER:
Write a 2 sentence summary on the CCC 752.
Meaning of Latin word “Sacramentum”?
a visible sign
SHORT ANSWER:
How is the Church both a visible and invisible society?
It is visible because of the members involved in the mission of the Church (the lay people, hierarchy and institutions, etc.). It is invisible because of the spiritual community (all the members of the Church on earth, Purgatory, or Heaven who are united in Christ).
Christ is one divine Person in 2 natures. How does the Church similarly like this?
The Chruch is a single reality with a dual composition.
VOCAB:
A consecrated successor to the Apostles, usually given charge of the pastoral and catechetical care of a particular jurisdiction, or diocese
Bishop
What are the dual compositions of the Church, and which one is visible and invisible?
1) Human (visible)
2) Divine (endowed with invisible realities)
TRUE/FALSE:
The Church on earth isn’t composed of sinners.
FALSE
The Church on earth IS composed of sinners.
TRUE/FALSE:
The Church herself that is united with Christ is not sinful.
TRUE