Catholic Faith Words
The successor of Peter, the bishop of Rome, head of the entire Catholic Church
The Pope
T or F: Jesus chose Simon to lead the Church
True (Jesus gave Simon the name Peter or rock)
T or F; The Church proclaims all the truths of the faith. We have all we need for salvation
True
A Benedictine monk who lashed out at corrupt Church practices
St. Peter Damian
Country that formerly Nicaea is now located in
Turkey
The term used to describe that the authority to lead and teach the Church can be traced through the centuries from the Apostles to their successors
Apostolic Succession
The gathering or assembly that leads the Church
college
T or F: The Church looks and acts identically in every way throughout the world
False- there are cultural differences
Refused to marry a high-ranking official's son, so was put to death
St. Agnes
The our inspired human authors of the Gospels
The evangelists
The teaching office of the Church, which is all of the bishops in union with the Pope
Magisterium
The vicar of Christ, the Church's visible head
Pope
Follows in direct succession from the Apostles
Ordained Ministry
Jesus told the Apostles to make ____________ of all nations
Disciples
the responsibility given by Jesus to the Church to bring his saving message to everyone
missionary mandate
The quality of becoming free from error The Pope speaking officially on a matter of faith or morals that is to be believed by all Catholics
Infallible
Leader of a Diocese
Bishop
How people who are not members of the Church can be saved
Through the grace of God present in the Church
T or F; A missionary must travel
False
A Mark of the Church. The Church is _____________ because her mission is to the whole world.
Catholic
A summery of foundational truths about the Holy Trinity, the Church, and eternal life.
The Nicene Creed
These belong to the second degree of Holy Orders. Also known as priests
Presbyters
As members of the Church, we are called to proclaim this
The Good News (Gospel)
T or F; The full Sacramental life of all seven sacraments is present in the Catholic Church
True
People who answer a call from God to devote a period of their lives to bringing Christ's message to people in other places.
Missionaries