What is Church
People of God
People in the Church
Teachings
Authority
100
An image to describe Church: the _____ ______ and the ________
I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd.
John 10: 14-16
100
A new commandment to love as Christ loved us
Choose from: Head, Status, Law, Mission, Destiny
Law
100
Can administer all sacraments (except matrimony), govern a diocese, and can become a cardinal
Bishop
100
Letters published by the pope
Exhortations (usually summarizing a synod of bishops) and Encyclicals
100
A legitimate, trustworthy, and accountable exercise of power
Authority
200
Church as the __________ of _________, united in Jesus
The Body of Christ, united NOT uniform
200
The Kingdom of God in its full perfection, begun by God himself on earth and to be fulfilled at the end of time
Choose from: Head, Status, Law, Mission, Destiny
Destiny
200
One who studies the Catholic religion and Christian belief, and also philosophy, psychology, biology, and other religions. Often consulted by bishops before big decisions. Often university or seminary professors. Often ask the tough questions not answered in the Catechism
Theologian
200
Any of the past three synod topics
Synod: meeting of some bishops from around the world
Family (2014-2015), Youth (2018), Synodality (2022)
200
Catholics believe in the authority of ___________ and Tradition.
Hint: a part of Mass
Scripture
300
Church as ___________ of the ______ _______
“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.” (Romans 12: 6-8)
We all have gifts & charisms of equal importance in the Church
300
The people of God have dignity and freedom of the sons of God; we are a temple in Holy Spirit
Choose from: Head, Status, Law, Mission, Destiny
Status
300
Three vows (the "evangelical counsels") of religious brothers and sisters
Poverty, Chastity, Obedience
300
Meeting of bishops from one part of the world
Bishop's conference
300
Through baptism, every believer has a supernatural instinct for the _____ or sense of the _________ that allows each to recognize God's word and responds to it
Hint: ______ is the same word. Latin: sensus fidei
Sense of the Faith
400
From Lumen Gentium: The Church is in Christ like a ______________ or as a sign and instrument both of a very closely knit union with God and of the unity of the whole human race (LG, 1)
Hint: the definition of the answer means "contain and communicate invisible grace" (CCC 774)
Sacrament.
The Church is in Christ like a sacrament or as a sign and instrument both of a very closely knit union with God and of the unity of the whole human race (LG, 1)
400
Jesus as the _______ of God's people, anointed by the Holy Spirit
Choose from: Head, Status, Law, Mission, Destiny
Head
400
A clergy member is "servant of all," assisting priests and bishops. Can proclaim Gospel and preach during mass, witness marriages, but cannot administer the other 6 sacraments.
Deacon
400
The most recent council
Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) in 1962-1965
400
The Person in the Trinity which guides the Church by working through the people
Holy Spirit
500
The Latin word for "Church," which means "to call out of"
Ecclesia
500
To be salt of the earth and light of the word. To be an example of "unity, hope, and salvation for the whole human race"
Choose from: Head, Status, Law, Mission, Destiny
Mission
500
The LAITY (laypeople) as priest, ________, and king.
Priest: participating in Christian life and ministry
_______: participating in evangelization and catechesis
King: participating in administrative and governing ministries (pastoral council, finance council)
Prophet
500
________ Curia: administrative institutions of the Holy See (Rome) and manages Catholic Church Affairs and advises the Pope; part of the Magesterium (the teaching authority of the Church)
Roman Curia - includes the Congregation of Doctrine of Faith (CDF)
500
(A): the most important category of formal church teaching that is divinely revealed
(B): articulates a formal belief of the church, whether divinely revealed or not (two categories: definitive (B) and authoritative (B))
(C): specific judgements of various church teachings and church disciplines/laws based on principles of (B)
Hint: Choose between "Concrete Applications," "Doctrine," and "Dogma"
(A) Dogma
(B) Doctrine
(C) Concrete applications