Vocabulary
What does the term “vicar” mean?
Who taught us the ”Our Father” prayer?
Jesus
What does acting “in Persona Christi” mean?
Acting in the person of Christ. Priests use this special grace during the sacraments of Confession and the Eucharist most famously.
The source of Relevation comes from which two disciplines?
Sacred Scripture and Tradition
What’s the difference between a venial and mortal sin?
Venial sin is when you sin in a slighter way that does not immediately warrant complete separation from God. Mortal sin is a grave sin that includes 3 criteria that destroys charity in the heart.
What does the term ”hierarchy“ mean?
The ranking of those in authority
What is the definition of vocal prayer?
Any prayer said out loud.
What are the criteria for the Pope to speak infallibly?
The Pope must be speaking on matters of faith or morals, he must be speaking to the whole Church, he must be speaking ex cathedra (literal chair of authority), he must be intending to use his authority to pronounce an unchangeable decision.
Why did the apostles appoint successors?
To continue the legacy of the Church after they died
What are the three criteria for a mortal sin?
The action itself is evil, you have knowledge that it is evil, you choose to do it anyway
What does the term “infallibility” mean?
The constant teaching of thee Church about matters of faith or morals that are without Error.
Lexio Divina by yourself in the chapel is what form of prayer?
Meditative prayer
Who makes up the Magisterium?
The Pope and Cardinals
Describe the two different views of freedom.
Freedom to do whatever you want
freedom to exercise your nature
What is the difference between a primary and particular vocation?
A primary vocation relates to every baptized person with a goal to become saints. The particular vocations are the paths that God wants in your life, either marriage, consecrated single, or religious life.
What does the term “deposit of Faith” mean?
The teachings of Christ taught by the apostles to others.
Define this gift of the Holy Spirit: Fear of the Lord
Varies
What is the difference between the ordinary and extraordinary Magisterium?
Ordinary is the normal exercise of the Church‘s teaching office (authoritative). Extraordinary is the solemn and formal exercise of the teaching office that is infallible.
What are the four marks of the Church? Define them
one, holy, catholic, and apostolic
varies
What is the mystical body of Christ?
Varies
What does the term “ekklesia” mean?
It is the Greek word for assembly or the people Set apart.
Name all 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit
Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord
List the steps taken to elect a new Pope
Cardinals under the age of 80 gather in the Sistine Chapel to vote. They write the name on the ballot, fold it twice, and say a short remark before placing it ultimately in the chalice. It is then mixed up and read by 3 scrutineers while the others keep a tally. The votes are threaded and burned immediately. Once a Catholic male (usually a Cardinal) recieves a 2/3rds vote, they consent, choose a name, and bless the City of Rome and the world.
List the Church hierarchy in order from highest authority to lowest.
Pope, Cardinal, Archbishop, Bishop, Priest, Deacon, Laity
Describe Peters faith journey using the Bible verses we talked about in class.
Varies.