Holiness & the Church
According to the chapter, where does all holiness ultimately come from?
God.
What are the two forms of priesthood in the Church?
The ministerial (hierarchical) priesthood and the common priesthood of all believers.
What is the first step in the canonization process?
The local diocese petitions the Vatican.
What is the first step in making a good confession?
Examine your conscience.
What title does Mary hold in this chapter?
Queen of All Saints.
Thomas Merton describes a moment in Louisville where he suddenly realized what about all people?
That we are all connected and “shining like the sun.”
Which sacrament confers the ministerial priesthood?
Holy Orders.
What title is given at Step 2 of the canonization process?
Servant of God.
What is the purpose of doing the penance assigned by the priest?
To complete the confession and begin repairing the harm caused by sin.
Name one Joyful Mystery of the Rosary.
Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation, Finding in the Temple.
Why is it incorrect to judge the Church by members who are lax or disinterested?
Because one should look instead at those sincerely devoted and living the Church’s values.
Name the three levels of Holy Orders.
Bishop, priest, deacon.
When the Vatican declares that a person lived a life of heroic virtue, what title do they receive?
Venerable.
Which prayer during confession expresses sorrow for sin and a commitment to change?
The Act of Contrition.
Which set of mysteries includes the Baptism of Jesus and the Wedding at Cana?
The Mysteries of Light.
Name two ways the Catholic Church serves more people daily than any other organization.
It feeds, clothes, houses, visits the imprisoned, cares for the sick, and educates more people than any other organization.
What is the role of the ministerial priesthood in relation to the common priesthood?
It serves and helps unfold the baptismal grace of all Christians.
What is the title given when a person is recognized as interceding on our behalf and enjoying the beatific vision?
Blessed.
Which sacrament strengthens the Church’s holiness by forgiving sins and restoring grace?
Reconciliation/Confession.
Which Glorious Mystery includes Mary being taken body and soul into heaven?
The Assumption.
Why is the Church considered holy even though it includes sinners?
Because the Church’s holiness comes from Christ, not the perfection of its members.
Name three categories of people included under “the Church: Christ’s Faithful.”
Laity, clergy, and religious.
What is the key difference between Path A (Martyrs) and Path B (Confessors) in the canonization process?
Martyrs need no miracles because their death witnesses to their faith, while confessors need one miracle because their lives witness to their faith.
According to the “Five Steps for a Good Confession,” what must a person do immediately after confessing their sins and resolving to amend their life?
They must do the penance the priest assigns.
Which set of Rosary mysteries includes The Agony in the Garden?
The Sorrowful Mysteries.