Whitehead Chapter 5

Question 0

Apostolic succession

Answer 0

The bishops of the Church, through their ordination, form an uninterrupted, unbroken chain of succession, historically traceable to the Twelve Apostles.

Question 1

Church

Answer 1

The assembly of people God has called together from the ends of the earth. This word has three meanings: the people God gathers together, the local church (diocese), and the liturgical assembly. It is also the name given to a building used for public Christian worship.

Question 2

Bride of Christ

Answer 2

Christ described himself as the bridegroom and the Church as his bride. This symbolism represents the intimate union between Christ and the members of his Mystical Body, the Church

Question 3

Elect

Answer 3

Those chosen by God to receive redemption.

Question 4

Heaven

Answer 4

The dwelling place of God

Question 5

Hell

Answer 5

The dwelling place of Satan

Question 6

Indefectability

Answer 6

The Church to be without error until the end of time

Question 7

Infallibility

Answer 7

The quality of the pope to speak without error

Question 8

Final judgment

Answer 8

The final appearance of God, to judge those who are worthy and those who are not.

Question 9

Ex Cathedra

Answer 9

The chair of Peter, it indicates infallibility of the Pope.

Question 10

EXTRA ECCLESIAM NULLA SALUS

Answer 10

Latin for: there is no salvation outside the Church

Question 11

Invincible Ignorance

Answer 11

The state of lacking the knowledge of the Church, or of a specific sinful action. In this state, any sins committed are not your own, as you have no way of knowing they are wrong.