Key Terms
What is a diocese?
A geographical area of the Catholic faithful, led by a bishop
Bishops and the Pope following in the tradition of the ?
Apostles
The term used to describe accepting and submitting to the legitimate authority in doctrine and discipline
Obedience
The Pope can be wrong about certain topics that are not related to faith and morals. True or false?
True! He is speaking from the authority of the Church
Some priests may get married under certain situations.
Technically anyone as long as they say "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" - even a non-Catholic.
Who is a cardinal?
Mostly a bishop or archbishop, who helps the Pope lead the Catholic Church as advisors. When a Pope needs to be elected, a Cardinal is elected as Pope.
The term to describe faith and morals that is free of error, and taught by the Church
infallible
What is a Church doctrine?
A teaching that the Church proclaims that cannot be changed
A document written by Popes on faith and morals to teach the Church on a certain topic (From Chapter 4)
Encyclical documents
Mary was conceived without the stain of sin.
Doctrine
Confirmation?
Bishops, and sometimes priests when given permission by their local bishop
What is a parishoner?
A baptized Catholic who is a member of a parish
When the Pope speaks from the chair of authority of St Peter, he is speaking _____?
Ex Cathedra
What is a Church discipline?
A practice that regulates behavior and actions.
Are all Popes declared saints when they die? True or false?
False. Not every Pope is a declared saint but many former popes have been canonized as saints. Pope St. John Paul II, Pope St. Paul VI, Pope St. John XXIII, Pope St. Pius X.
Pregnant ladies can eat chicken or beef on Good Friday because she needs protein.
Discipline
Confession?
Priests or bishops only (including the Pope)
Who is a monsignor?
The term used to describe the structure of the Church - from parishes, to dioceses, to the Pope in Rome
Hierarchy
The term used to describe the teaching office of the Church, including the teachings of the Pope
Magesterium
The Pope is the bishop of this city?
Rome
The Eucharist is the true presence - body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ.
Doctrine
the officials that help run the Catholic Church in the Vatican and around the world.
a meeting of bishops that includes the Pope to discuss a topic related to the life of the Church
Synod
Who has primacy in teaching and governing the Church?
The Pope
Name one of the conditions for the Pope speaking infallibly:
Ex cathedra
Speaking on faith and morals
speaking to the entire Universal Church
he must be speaking about something unchangeable
Every Catholic must give up chocolate for Lent.
Discipline
Annointing of the Sick?
Deacons, priests, or bishops. Not lay people.