The Church's office which teaches on matters of faith and morals is known as this. (Hint: they are depicted as 'the bad guys' in the movie, The Golden Compass)
What is the Magisterium?
100
God's continuous offer of forgiveness is the central teaching of this story, in which a wayward son returns to his father after squandering his inheritance.
What is the story of the Prodigal Son?
100
This word means "universal" and is one of the four marks of the Church.
What is "catholic"?
100
People who follow the teachings of Jesus Christ faithfully and share in his mission, joy and sufferings are known by this term.
What is a disciple?
100
Bishops, priests and deacons are given the power to minister in a special way in the Christian community through reception of this Sacrament.
What is Holy Orders?
200
Spirituality is the term which names our growing, loving relationship with this person.
Who is God?
200
We celebrate Jesus' being taken up into heaven on this special day.
What is the Feast of the Ascension?
200
Deliberately ending a pregnancy which results in the death of the unborn is known by this term.
What is abortion?
200
To describe the Catholic Church as "missionary" means that Catholics must share this with others. (Hint: this is also what we share when we 'evangelize')
What is "the good news"
200
All members are called to be actively involved in the life of the Church by virtue of this Sacrament.
What is Baptism?
300
Lay people participate in the Church's mission to evangelize by the example of our life and good works. The quote "Share the gospel at all times. When necessary use words." is most often attributed to this person.
Who is St. Francis of Assisi?
300
According to the Bible, Jesus Christ came to offer this to ALL people of the world.
What is salvation?
300
This conversation with God comes in many types and forms, helps us grow in our relationship with Him, and helps us to better understand His will for us. St. Augustine said when we sing we do this twice.
What is prayer?
300
Formulated at the Council of Nicea, the essential beliefs of our faith are summed up in this prayer and stated together during the Mass.
What is the Nicene Creed.
300
Seven signs of Christ's action through the Church which result in transformation are known as ____________.
What are Sacraments?
400
Holy people have this important quality: they seek to do God's will. We call those who have been extraordinary examples of the holy life by this capitalized term.
What is a Saint?
400
Catholic commemorate Mary's being taken into heaven when her eathly life was ended on this feast day.
What is the Feast of the Assumption?
400
Beliefs and practices of the Church passed down from one generation to the next under the guidance of the Holy Spirit is known as ___________.
What is Tradition?
400
The movement toward unity among Christians and Christian churches is known by this term.
What is ecuminism.
400
Real Presence, the belief that the bread and wine become truly the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ is known by this term.
What is transubstantiation?
500
This person wrote a scholastic work known as Summa Theologiae which organized and clarified thinking on many religious topics.
Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?
500
Jesus' suffering, death, resurrection and ascension into heaven is known as this mystery.
What is the Paschal Mystery?
500
Having a well-formed conscience, God's grace and knowledge of the moral law are the foundations for living this life.
What is moral life?
500
The most recently held Ecumenical Council of the Church is known by this name.
What is Vatican II?
500
This sacrament is a covenant between a man and a woman in Jesus Christ.