The Supreme Pontiff
Who is the Pope?
What is the Laity?
White smoke is seen emanating from the chimney
What is the sign that a new Pope has been chosen?
The source of all Church authority
Letters that are 'sent around' from the Pope.
What are encyclicals?
Named after the red clothing they wear
Who is a Cardinal?
This clergy member that runs a parish or works primarily in a local church.
Who is a Priest?
Cardinals are locked into the Sistine chapel when this is called
What is a Conclave?
What is Apostolic Succession?
an example of a letter or document shared by the National group of Bishops that hold the least authority in terms of teaching in the Church
What are Social Justice Statements?
Collective noun for a group of Cardinals
What is the College of Cardinals?
This role means 'to serve'
What is the Deaconate (a deacon)
Habemus Papem!
The three aspects to revelation are collectively known as this.
Term used to describe the divinely revealed truths of the Church that are infallible and indefectible?
What is Dogma?
The last Pope to resign from office
Who is Pope Benedict XIV (16)?
The latinised name for the office of Bishops
What is the Episcopate?
The majority of votes required to elect a new Pope
What is two thirds?
The second highest level Magisterial teachings; given to documents from the entire Magisterium
What is Concilliar doctrine?
Type of Authority that is given to declarations by the Pope, 'from the chair'.
What is Ex-cathedra?